2023 Legislative Priorities
The Wyoming Economic Development Association advocates for policies that foster economic development in Wyoming. WEDA is the voice for local economic developers and communities with economic development goals in the Wyoming legislature.
WEDA 2020 Legislative Update
2019 was a big year for economic development in Wyoming and WEDA was the voice of local economic development. WEDA makes a large impact by bringing together the thoughts, ideas and concerns of local communities and ensuring they are heard at the state level. Our successes have allowed us to support the growth happening in our communities.
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2023 WEDA Legislative Priorities
About WEDA's advocacy
The Wyoming Economic Development Association advocates for policies that foster economic growth and resiliency in Wyoming. WEDA is the voice for local economic developers as well as communities and organizations with economic development goals.
These priorities will be the basis of WEDA's advocacy and lobbying during the 67th Wyoming Legislature.
2023 Legislative Session
WEDA followed 86 bills...
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WEDA: Success Stories 2018
Technology and innovation are changing the business landscape in Wyoming. The determination and ingenuity of local entrepreneurs has led to the launch of tech companies throughout the state and even existing companies are finding ingenious ways to incorporate new technology in their business model. From small startups located in Makerspaces to companies with national clientele, these Wyoming businesses are redefining what it means to be...
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Call for Nominations Annual Awards 2018
Each year WEDA sponsors the Linda Hewitt Memorial Community Development Scholarship, which is awarded to a deserving community or economic development person or organization in Wyoming. This person does not have to be a WEDA member - but it must be someone with an impressive community and/or economic development track record. Now is your time to nominate someone, or several, from your area for this...
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WEDA: Success Stories 2017
Economic diversification is critical to the future of Wyoming’s economy and it is the goal of the ENDOW Initiative. The Wyoming Economic Development Association and the Wyoming Business Council are working with economic developers, stakeholders, business and community leaders throughout the state of Wyoming in support of diversification and expansion projects. It is important to look ahead with clear vision. Simultaneously, we must acknowledge successes...
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March 2016 Pulse
Can We Afford Economic Development?
In this time of bleak forecasts for the Wyoming state budget from the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) reports, public of cials are looking for areas they can cut their budgets. Each of ce, department, and contract is being analyzed to determine what can be trimmed, and those areas affecting economic development are no exception.
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2015 Success Stories (mobile)
As mineral revenues decrease, talk of economic diversication increases. Economic development agencies across the state have been working on building their communities for years. The Wyoming Business Council helps to focus public and private efforts to build a strong job creation base in the new economy. Manufacturing and technology are core competencies. The council also works to strengthen existing business and industry groups.
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2015 Success Stories
As mineral revenues decrease, talk of economic diversication increases. Economic development agencies across the state have been working on building their com- munities for years. The Wyoming Business Council helps to focus public and private efforts to build a strong job creation base in the new economy. Manufacturing and technology are core competencies. The council also works to strengthen existing business and industry groups...
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2016 Legislative Priorities
WEDA 2016 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WEDA Supports Governor’s Recommendation and Strategy for Funding 2017-2018 Biennium Budget.
Wyoming Business Council - Business Ready Community Program
Funding for Local Government - Cities, Towns and Counties
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October 2015 Pulse
How Do We Support the Leaders of Economic Development?
The key factor to any successful economic development program in any community is having sustained leadership.
One of the goals of the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) is to provide resources and training to communities and individuals to help grow economic development efforts. The framework for this is the economic development building blocks.
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May 2015 Pulse
Let’s keep talking...
Economic development is a constant conversation that takes place around us day to day, year to year. This conversation takes place as communities talk about the business climate, who’s growing, who’s contracting, and how regional and national factors affect our local economies. While it’s easy to celebrate successes, or ruminate on failures, economic development is dynamic and communities need to continually...
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WEDA Committee Descriptions
WEDA’s committees connect the activities of WEDA to interest groups within our membership. Committees work with the coordinator and board members on projects and programs in their areas of interest. This is a great way for our members to get involved and learn more about the workings of WEDA and the State. Below is a list of our current WEDA committees.
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2014 Success Stories
As this year’s edition of the WEDA Success Stories illustrates, new job creation is just one part of what is helping the state’s economy. We’ve highlighted over 60 economic and community development success stories from all corners of Wyoming that employ the building blocks of economic development to help create wealth, generate jobs, and support sustainable, vibrant communities.
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Elected Official's Guide to Economic Development Brochure
Our WEDA ED 101 committee has created several versions of the Economic Development Brochure to help you with your presentations:
Professional Print Shop Quality 5.4MB (larger file but better quality)
Office copier Front or Back (smaller file but lower quality)
Email-Friendly Email Brochure (smaller file but lower quality)
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WEDA Economic Development Principles
The principles below were compiled by the WEDA Board of Directors and the WEDA Legislative Committee, with input from WEDA members, in 2011. This summary statement is based on long - standing economic development principles that have guided WEDA members in one form or another for years. They are compiled here to provide a yardstick with which to measure economic development activities and legislative actions...
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