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Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI), an economic development organization that educates and shares resources with communities, will hold its 2025 conference from June 11 to 13 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This is a great opportunity for members of the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) who hope to bring new businesses...
The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance Strategically Attracts Companies for Sustainable Growth
May 19 2025The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance is the result of a merger between the Chamber of Commerce with the local economic development office. It stands out as a bright spot in Wyoming because of its deliberate efforts to bring new companies to the region.“A lot of EDCs want to accept anything...
Governor Mark Gordon officially proclaimed May 11-17, 2025, Economic Development Week for the State of Wyoming, in alignment with the International Economic Development Council. This is a particularly important event for the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) because it allows the general public to gain a greater understanding of what...
The Gillette College Foundation - Office of Economic Transformation is investing in local entrepreneurs and developing a community where business owners can network, discover resources, and actively take steps to turn ideas into realities. Not only are these efforts transforming local towns and cities, but they are putting Wyoming on...
For almost forty years, Cheyenne LEADS, the economic development organization for Cheyenne and Laramie County, has been a leader in Wyoming’s economic development sector. The organization was founded by individuals representing private companies who volunteered their time and pooled their money to create opportunities in the region. LEADS continues to...
5 Site Selection Insights from the Mid-America EDC Competitiveness Conference for Wyoming EDAs
Dec 16 2024Education is one of the key tenets of the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA). The organization strives to provide information and resources to economic development professionals across the Cowboy State. In December 2024, two WEDA team members – Executive Director Brett Kahler and WEDA Support Specialist Zach Valero – attended...