Wyoming Business Council

!!BEAD Grant Application Deadline Update!! The Wyoming Broadband Office (WBO) is extending the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Grant Application window. It will now close on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 5 p.m. MT to provide additional time for subgrantee applicants to review draft grant agreement language before submitting their applications. The WBO will publish the draft BEAD Grant Agreement by Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. This information as well as an updated FAQ document including content covered during the Jan. 6, 2025, office hours will be available on the WBO's BEAD webpages. For more information, reach out to the WBO team at broadbandoffice@wyo.gov. #wyconnected #broadband #grantapplication #BEAD #wybusiness #stayconnected #highspeedinternet

Your Voice Matters! StartUp Wyoming, a collaboration between the Wyoming Business Council and Silicon Couloir, is hosting virtual focus groups to strengthen Wyoming's startup ecosystem. This is your chance to share insights and help us shape the future for entrepreneurs and high-growth companies in our state. 📅 Focus Group Dates: Week 1: January 15 (9:00-11:00 am) or January 16 (1:00-3:00 pm) Week 2: January 28 (9:00-11:00 am) or January 29 (1:00-3:00 pm) Week 3: February 11 (9:00-11:00 am) or February 13 (1:00-3:00 pm) 🔗 Register now to secure your spot (limited to 20 participants per group): https://lnkd.in/gMVH476Y Let's innovate together! #StartupWyoming #WyomingInnovation #Entrepreneurship #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness

Bold New Year, Bold New Steps for Wyoming! As we step into 2025, it's time to: ✨ Push boundaries ✨ Build self-reliance ✨ Lead meaningful change Let's prioritize bold ideas and calculated risks to build a thriving, resilient Wyoming. Remember: failure isn't the end—it's a stepping stone to something greater. 💡 What bold ideas will YOU bring to Wyoming this year? Together, we can shape a stronger, brighter future for our state. Dig into bold action and ideas in our 2024 Annual Report: wbc.pub/24AnnualReport #BeBoldWY #WyomingFuture #Innovation #NewYear

Just when you think you've addressed a problem in one area, it's time to start on another challenge or problem. The cycle is never complete although we might get more efficient as we keep iterating. The "end" doesn't exist – this isn't for NOW. It's much bigger than that. Learn more at wbc.pub/AnnualRpt2023 #resilient #WBC25years #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness #economicflywheel

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from our team to yours! ✨🎄 Wishing you a day filled with joy, love, and the warmth of togetherness. To allow our team to celebrate the holiday, our office will be closed today. We'll be back soon to assist you! May your holiday season be merry and bright, and your new year full of happiness and success. 🎅❤️ #MerryChristmas #HolidayJoy #SeasonOfGiving #ClosedForChristmas

The Wyoming Broadband Office (WBO) is hosting an office hours session via Zoom on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at 1 pm MT. This session will allow subgrantee applicants to ask final questions before the close of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Grant Application window on Friday, Jan. 10. Prepare your questions and come ready to get some additional guidance as you put together your application. For more information & to register: https://lnkd.in/g26qqNh8 #wybroadband #wyconnected #officehours #Q&A #webinar #wybusiness

🎉 Exciting Updates from the Wyoming Business Council! 🎉 We're thrilled to welcome Cortney Sutcliffe as our new Administrative Solutions Coordinator and celebrate Kaley Holyfield's transition into her new role as Southeast Regional Director! Cortney, a proud Cheyenne native, brings her passion for education and community support to the WBC team. With a background in teaching and student success coaching, she's ready to help connect Wyoming residents to opportunities and resources. Outside of work, she enjoys family time at the lake, gardening, and diving into a good book. Kaley has been with the WBC for two years as our Business Retention and Expansion Manager and is stepping into her new role with enthusiasm. A UW alum and lifelong advocate for Wyoming's communities, she's excited to focus on initiatives like workforce development and housing solutions in the southeast region. When she's not making a difference at work, she volunteers with local organizations and enjoys running Wyoming's scenic trails. Together, they are helping us build a stronger, more resilient Wyoming. Learn more about our work at wyomingbusiness.org. #newteammembers #welcomeaboard #wybusiness #thrivewyo

We are proud to present the 2023 Wyoming Deal Flow Report, a collaborative effort between the Wyoming Venture Capital Fund (WYVC) and the Wyoming Business Council (WBC). Our mission is simple: to strengthen Wyoming's economic landscape by fostering innovation, supporting local entrepreneurs, and ensuring capital is available to fuel the growth of promising businesses. This report is a vital tool in that mission, providing insight into the deals and investments shaping Wyoming's economy with a comprehensive look at the investment activity across our state. Each deal represents an opportunity to grow our state's economy, create jobs, and support local businesses in their efforts to innovate and thrive – check it out! #resilient #WBC25years #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness

ATTN CHILDCARE PROVIDERS! An Interagency Childcare Working Group is launching a new grant program to expand access to childcare across Wyoming. The program is specific to childcare businesses and is part of a broader strategy to address the childcare crisis impacting families, businesses, and communities. The opportunity will open on Jan. 1, 2025, with six distributions over the next year. Administered by the Wyoming Community Foundation, the Childcare Provider Start-Up Grant offers funding up to $10,000 per applicant. Priority will be given to applicants serving communities with limited or no existing childcare options and home-based providers seeking startup support. Funding will also be considered for childcare entities aiming to expand access in their area or establish new programs. Learn more and apply at wyomingbusiness.org/news #childcare #grant #support #essentialservices #buildingresilience #communities #families #wybusiness #thrivewyo

In Episode 12 of Breaking Through, we venture to Evanston to explore the Roundhouse, a historic building finding new life, and the WBC programs it leveraged to help make it happen. "We've had a very long and strong relationship with the Wyoming Business Council close to 20 years now with the Wyoming Main Street program. They help us tremendously with trainings, funding, marketing. It's been an incredible help to keep our downtown vibrant." - Mieke Madrid, Main Street Coordinator 🎥 Experience this and more in Episode 12 - available now. wbc.pub/EvanstonRoundhouse #wyobizpioneers #breakingthrough #whywyoming #economicresilience #localcapacitybuilding #evanston #evanstonroundhouse ROUNDHOUSE RESTORATION INCORPORATED