LOCAL AFFILIATIONS (CITY, TOWN, OR COUNTY)

Afton, Town of
Box 310
Afton, WY 83110
phone - (307)886-9831
fax - (307)886-9021
Director: Randy Sanderson
Area of Practice: Town of Afton
Type of Organization: Municipal
Funding Source: City
Function/Mission: To promote the economic health of Afton, Wyoming.
Support Programs:
* Offering assistance in grant writing

Black Hills Power and Light
P.O. Box 640
Newcastle, WY 82701
phone - (307)746-2726
fax - (307)746-2737
District Manager: Jim Bunch
Area of Practice: Weston County (within the city limits of Newcastle, Sage, and Upton)
Type of Organization: Utility
Funding Source: Self-financing
Function/Mission: To provide electricity service to residential and commercial customers; to promote marketing incentives for the efficient use of electricity (demand-side managing)
Support Programs:
* Offering incentive programs for energy efficiency (i.e., rebate programs)

Buffalo Chamber of Commerce
55 North Main
Buffalo, WY 82834
phone - (800)227-5122 --or-- (307)684-5544
fax - (307)684-5544
Executive Director: Nadine Gross
Area of Practice: Johnson County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Memberships; City; County; Joint Powers Board (Bed Tax)
Function/Mission: To perform economic development and community promotion through community events and emphasis on the quality of life.
Support Programs:
* Offering assistance with potential relocations, financing, and determining the availability of land

Campbell County Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 3948
Gillette, WY 82717
phone - (307)686-2603
fax - (307)686-7268
e-mail - sbigelow@vcn.com
Executive Director: Susan Bigelow
Area of Practice: Campbell County
Type of Organization: Local/Regional
Funding Source: City, County; Membership
Function/Mission: To assist in the maintenance, enhancement, and stimulation of businesses and industrial growth in Campbell County.
Support Programs:
* Assisting small businesses in locating property, buildings, funding, etc. through business counseling
* Acting as a statistical clearinghouse--if a small business would like some statistical information, this organization will try to provide it to them
* Referral service: if a small business gives some information about itself, this organization will refer them to the appropriate agency (i.e., MAMTC or SBDC)

Carbon County Economic Development Corporation
Carbon Building, Suite 320
P.O. Box 487
Rawlins, WY 82310
phone - (307)328-2651
fax - (307)328-2661
President: Richard Chenowith
Executive Director: Jim Pedersen
Area of Practice: Carbon County
Type of Organization: County
Funding Source: City; County; Private
Function/Mission: To aid in the growth and diversity of the economic base of Carbon County.
Support Programs:
* Promoting business retention through business counseling, business plan preparation, and very limited capital for start-up businesses

Casper Area Convention Bureau
500 North Center
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (307)234-5362
fax - (307)265-2643
Director: Marlyn Black
Area of Practice: Natrona County
Type of Organization: County
Funding Source: Lodging Tax
Function/Mission: To generate more overnight stays in Casper by attracting tourists and people to attend conventions and special events.
Support Programs:
* Providing training programs for personnel in cooperation with the Chamber and the Wyoming Division of Tourism
* Helping small businesses to add value to their products through creative packaging activities
* Advertising through brochure distribution
* Representing small businesses in trade shows, nationally and internationally

Casper Area Economic Development Alliance (CAEDA)
111 West Second Street, Suite 500
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (307)577-7011
fax - (307)577-7014
e-mail - caeda@trib.com
President: George Howley
Area of Practice: Natrona County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: City; Natrona County
Function/Mission: To generate jobs by assisting in the expansion of local businesses and in the recruitment of companies to Natrona County.
Support Programs:
* Devising individualized programs to specifically suit each project and acting as a facilitator between the prospect and local contacts

Casper Downtown Development Authority
232 East Second Street, Suite 201
Casper, WY 82602
phone - (307)235-6710
fax - (307)265-1791
Executive Director: Barbara Winter
Area of Practice: Downtown Casper
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Mill levy assessed against property
Function/Mission: To revitalize downtown Casper through business recruitments, design and landscape improvements, and promotional activities.
Support Programs:
* Assisting businesses in finding physical space to locate
* Supporting the entire downtown through area maps and general promotions

Casper Manufacturer's Network
Attn: Susan Taylor
500 North Center
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (307)234-5311
fax - (307)265-2643
1996 Chairperson: Carol Hawkey
Liaison: Susan Taylor
Area of Practice: Casper and Vicinity
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Membership Dues
Function/Mission: To support and network among local manufacturing and production companies and the businesses that serve them.
Support Programs:
* Holding regular meetings for member businesses to share ideas and learn from guest speakers

Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1147
Cheyenne, WY 82003
phone - (307)638-3388
fax - (307)778-1450
President: Larry Atwell
Area of Practice: Laramie County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Membership Dues
Function/Mission: To provide business support for local organizations.
Support Programs:
* Offering general small business assistance (i.e., complying with government regulations) along with educational and networking programs
* Depending on the small businesses situation, this organization will either offer assistance or act as a referral service

Cheyenne Downtown Development Authority
2101 O'Neil Avenue, Room 207
Cheyenne, WY 82001
fax - (307)637-6454
Downtown Programs Coordinator: Jan Spires
phone - (307)637-6251
Marketing and Business Recruitment: Lynn Jones
phone - (307)637-6283
Area of Practice: Downtown Cheyenne
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: City; County; Tax-based
Function/Mission: To revitalize downtown Cheyenne.
Support Programs:
* Offering marketing and finance counseling
* Participating in business recruitment to create a new business mix
* Developing infrastructure by physically improving and cleaning up downtown

Cheyenne LEADS
P.O. Box 1040
Cheyenne, WY 82003
phone - (307)638-6000
fax - (307)632-4999
e-mail - cheyleads@aol.com
President: Jack Crews
Area of Practice: Laramie County
Type of Organization: Local/Non-Profit
Funding Source: City; County; Dues from Members
Function/Mission: Cheyenne LEADS is a dynamic, full-time, professional, economic development organization focused on community growth to stimulate progress and prosperity for the entire community of Laramie County (emphasis placed on manufacturing).
Support Programs:
* Providing confidential advising, strategic planning, funding development, referrals, and coordinating with other agencies

Chugwater Economic Development Forum
Box 64
Chugwater, WY 82210
phone/fax - (307)422-3325
Contact: Bill Stafford
Area of Practice: Chugwater Community
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Membership Dues
Function/Mission: To enhance the community's quality of life by supporting and strengthening existing business, creating additional employment opportunities, and promoting our resources to help recruit new development.

Cody Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 277
Cody, WY 82414
phone - (307)587-2639
fax - (307)527-6228
e-mail - chamberc@wave.park.wy.us
Executive Director: Paul Hoffman
Area of Practice: West Park County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: City; County; Private
Function/Mission: To strengthen and diversify our economy.
Support Programs:
* Offering information processing, networking opportunities, and referrals
* Providing scholarships for entrepreneurial training
* Offering trade show assistance

Converse Area New Development Organization (CANDO)
P.O. Box 1030
Douglas, WY 82633
phone - (307)358-3462
fax - (307)358-6447
Director: Tim Stamp
Area of Practice: Converse County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Multiple Sources -- Dues; Government Entities; and others
Function/Mission: To promote business expansion of existing businesses and recruitment of established businesses outside the area.
Support Programs:
* Helping established businesses relocate
* Providing industrial revenue bonding in cooperation with the city
* Assisting in grant writing

Evanston Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 365
Evanston, WY 8231-0365
phone - (307)789-2757
fax - (307)789-4807
Executive Director: Mark Madia
Area of Practice: City of Evanston
Type of Organization: Local; City
Funding Source: 40% Member Dues; 15% City; 6% Uinta County; 29% Self-financed
Function/Mission: To promote economic development in our area, and to work towards prosperity and growth of the Evanston business community.
Support Programs:
* Providing referrals to sources of funding and referrals of the small business' name to prospective customers once established
* Providing networking among different small businesses

Fremont County Association of Governments
818 South Federal Boulevard
Riverton, WY 82501
phone - (307)857-3644
fax - (307)857-3639
Executive Director: Mike Morgan
Area of Practice: Fremont County
Type of Organization: Regional
Funding Source: Membership Dues; Grants; Fees for service
Function/Mission: Cooperating to enhance the quality of public services by acting as an information and referral service.
Support Programs:
* Offering information and referral services
* Providing technical assistance in developing technical assistance grants
* Assisting in packaging business proposals
* Offering assistance in accessing revolving loan fund programs

Glendo Economic Development Association
Box 396
Glendo, WY 82213
phone - (307)735-4242
fax - (307)735-4422
Director: Cate Sussex-Brooks
Area of Practice: Glendo and surrounding areas
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Town
Function/Mission: To promote and assist in business retention, expansion, and the recruitment of new businesses.
Support Programs:
* Offering assistance in developing a business plan and locating sources of funding

Goshen County Economic Development Corporation
302 West 21st
Torrington, WY 82240
phone - (307)532-5162
fax - (307)532-7486
e-mail - ss@prairieweb.com
Executive Director: Scott Sutherland
Area of Practice: Goshen County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Local; Private
Function/Mission: To recruit, provide infrastructure, and provide information to existing businesses.
Support Programs:
* Assisting with business plans, marketing studies, training, site selection, and grant writing

Greater Bridger Valley Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1506
Lyman, WY 82937
phone - (307)787-6738
Executive Director: Maria Reed
Area of Practice: Bridger Valley (Lyman, Mountain View, Fort Bridger, Robertson, and surrounding areas)
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Self-financed
Function/Mission: To promote and encourage economic development, growth, and prosperity of the Bridger Valley.
Support Programs:
* Offering business-oriented mini-seminars on topics ranging from business law to insurance tips to promoting to tourists
* Bridger Valley Bucks Program: coupons are available as gifts or prizes; they are good at local small businesses and the businesses are then reimbursed by the Chamber; promotes Chamber- member businesses
* Welcome Wagon Program: welcome baskets filled with coupons and promotional items from Chamber-member businesses are given to new residents of the Bridger Valley
* Ribbon Cuttings: for the promotion of new businesses
* If small businesses participate in Chamber projects, they are promoted and recognized through press releases

Green River Chamber of Commerce
1450 Uinta Drive
Green River, WY 82935
phone - (307)875-5711
fax - (307)875-1646
Executive Director: Pat Robins
Area of Practice: Green River
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Membership Dues; Contracts; Grants
Function/Mission: To address the needs of local businesses; to assist Green River through community development; to offer educational information to businesses.
Support Programs:
* Offering seminars in conjunction with the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) on all aspects of running a successful business

Lander Area Chamber of Commerce
160 North First
Lander, WY 82520
phone - (307)332-3892
fax - (307)332-3893
e-mail - landercc@wyoming.com
Executive Director: Paula McCormick
Area of Practice: Lander Valley
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Membership Dues
Function/Mission: To support local businesses, while functioning as Lander's Visitor Center and Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Support Programs:
* Compiling and selling business packets to new or existing small businesses--these include information on such topics as federal requirements (i.e., employer identification numbers, tax information, and where to write for more specific tax information); state requirements; and local requirements (i.e., business licenses and where to get them, local media, transportation, and demographics)
* Holding office hours with a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) representative who provides information on capital procurement, marketing, business plan writing, etc.
* Offering one-on-one business counseling

Lander Economic Development Corporation
240 Lincoln
Lander, WY 82520
phone - (307)332-2588
fax - (307)332-4317
Coordinator: Linda Hewitt; Chairperson -- Cindy Nunley
Area of Practice: City of Lander
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: City
Function/Mission: To make the future happen for Lander.
Support Programs:
* Offering Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) payback funds and Yellowstone Development District loan assistance (grants and loans) to small businesses
* Acting as a referral service for any business sources in Lander
* Providing requested demographic information

Laramie County Enterprise Center
1400 East College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
phone - (307)778-1299
fax - (307)637-4883
State Director: Jim Lamprecht
Area of Practice: Laramie County
Type of Organization: Small Business Incubator
Funding Source: County; Private
Function/Mission: To assist in the development and growth of new and expanding businesses in Laramie County by providing education, resources, and an environment conducive to business success.
Support Programs:
* Offering counseling to start-up and expanding small businesses, especially in the area of business planning
* Offering physical space to operate on the Laramie County Community College (LCCC) campus; sharing costs; providing fax, copy, computer, and other equipment services; billing the small business for these costs at a good rate; all of these services save the business from having to purchase the necessary office equipment immediately, plus there is someone available to help with any problems

Laramie Downtown Development Authority
316 South Third Street
Laramie, WY 82070
phone/fax - (307)721-8881
e-mail - dda@lariat.org
Executive Director: Tim Rubald
Area of Practice: Downtown Laramie
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Tax-based
Function/Mission: To develop the economy in a micro-focused manner.
Support Programs:
* Assisting small businesses in locating property, buildings, funding, etc.

Laramie Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)
800 South Third Street
Laramie, WY 82070
phone - (307)742-2212
fax - (307)742-8200
President: Bob Boysen
Area of Practice: Albany County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: 50% City/County; 50% Private
Function/Mission: To build a self-sustaining, healthy, growing economy with a focus on basic businesses; to bring more wealth into the community.
Support Programs:
* Providing confidential advising, strategic planning, funding development, referrals, and coordinating with other agencies

LEADER Corporation
185 South Fifth
Lander, WY 82520
phone - (307)332-4420
fax - (307)332-3271
President: Greg Martinsen
Area of Practice: Town of Lander
Type of Organization: Local/For-Profit
Funding Source: Shares sold from the corporation; Amendment IV Loan Program
Function/Mission: To financially help new businesses and those who want to expand; to provide bridge financing.
Support Programs:
* Offering loans to new and expanding small businesses

Lovell, Town of
975 Shoshone
Lovell, WY 82431
phone - (307)548-6551 --or-- (307)548-7209
fax - (307)548-7614
Lovell City Manager: Don Richards
Area of Practice: North Big Horn County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: CDBG grants; pool of funds from the town; Big Horn Industrial Development Group
Function/Mission: To work with prospective groups, organizations, and businesses in establishing a common purpose to benefit the community and the group, organization, or business.
Support Programs:
* Offering financial assistance through CDBG Loans, SBA Loans, and funding from the Big Horn Industrial Development Group
* Assisting small businesses in securing land and buildings
* Providing information through a FASTRAC Program

Meeteetse Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 543
Meeteetse, WY 82433
President: Jim Yockey
phone - (307)868-2461
Contact: Terri Sporkin
phone/fax - (307)868-2354
Area of Practice: Meeteetse Area
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: United States Forest Service; Park County Commissioners; Park County Travel Council; In-kind from Pacific Power and Light
Function/Mission: To provide any economic development assistance (i.e., activities for museums and the promotion of tourism).
Support Programs:
* Sponsoring events that attract tourists and create business for local merchants

Missouri Basin Power Project (Basic Electric Power)
1560 Johnston Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
phone - (307)322-9121
fax - (307)322-3823
Director of Communications and Government Relations: George Bartholomew
Area of Practice: Platte County
Type of Organization: Private
Funding Source: Self-financed
Function/Mission: To promote the use of low-grade heat from 1650 megawatt coal-fired Laramie River Station; to participate in the local economic development organization (Wheatland Area Development Corporation--WADCO).
Support Programs:
* Educating small businesses about the advantages of low-grade heat

Moorcroft Community Development Committee
Attn: Ruthele Newby
P.O. Box 441
Moorcroft, WY 82721
Chairperson: Bob Smoot
phone - (307)756-9836
Secretary: Ruthele Newby
phone - (307)756-3386
Area of Practice: Northeast Wyoming
Type of Organization: Private; Non-Profit
Funding Source: Donations; Auctions
Function/Mission: To help the community in developing businesses which will create permanent employment opportunities; to help create conditions to increase the desire for people to stay in the area.
Support Programs:
* Attracting tourists by offering incentives such as a 17-mile tour of the area

Natrona County International Airport
8500 Airport Parkway
Casper, WY 82604
phone - (307)472-6688
fax - (307)472-1805
Airport Manager: Ed Storer
Area of Practice: Natrona County and surrounding areas
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Airport Revenues
Function/Mission: To assist small businesses in renting land and buildings in cooperation with the Casper Area Economic Development Alliance (CAEDA).
Support Programs:
* Assisting small businesses in locating and renting property, buildings, etc.

Pine Bluffs, Town of
Box 378
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
phone - (307)245-3746
fax - (307)245-3883
Mayor: John Marquardt
Area of Practice: Southeast corner of Laramie County; parts of Nebraska and Colorado
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Private; Municipal; State
Function/Mission: To improve and diversify the economy in the area of practice; to broaden the tax base; to increase the availability of reasonably good jobs.
Support Program:
* Offering assistance in locating necessary resources and assistance (management, accounting, start-up information, financial, etc.)

Pinedale Area Development Corporation (PADCO)
P.O. Box 860
Pinedale, WY 82941
phone - (307)367-4633
fax - (307)367-4529
Chairperson: Sue Wells
Area of Practice: Sublette County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Local Contributions
Function/Mission: To promote sustained, planned, and diversified growth while still protecting the uniqueness and quality of life Pinedale offers.
Support Programs:
* Assisting small businesses in locating property, buildings, funding, etc.

Powell Valley Economic Alliance
Box 814
Powell, WY 82435
phone - (307)754-2201
fax - (307)754-5217
e-mail - wyod@aol.com
President: Dave Reetz
Area of Practice: Powell Valley
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: City; County
Function/Mission: To take an enthusiastic role in the enhancement of the economic climate of the Powell Valley by concentrating on the promotion and nurturing of existing businesses, as well as seeking and encouraging new and diversified business enterprises.
Support Programs:
* Commons Facility for Downtown Powell: will be used to host events and activities which are intended to build customer traffic and shopping commerce in Powell
* Retail Strategies/Merchandising/Merchant Training Programs: offer seminars which are designed to help merchants achieve greater success
* Offering assistance in the development of affordable housing in the Powell area
* Information Technology/Telecommunications Planning: sponsor a high profile planning effort which will result in the development of a strategic plan for Powell and statewide training for other interested communities

Rawlins - Carbon County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1331
Rawlins, WY 82301
phone - (307)324-4111 --or-- for tourism only (800)228-3547
fax - (307)328-5078
Executive Director: Kathy Gray
Area of Practice: Carbon County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Membership Dues; City; County; Special Events
Function/Mission: To build and maintain an environment which is conducive to a strong economy and a healthy community.
Support Programs:
* Maintaining a community profile and relocation information
* Working with the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) to assist entrepreneurial and business individuals and organizations in narrowing down what they need and where to get it

Rawlins Downtown Development Authority
P.O. Box 1778
Rawlins, WY 82301
phone - (307)328-2099
fax - (307)328-4555 -- Attn: Pam Babcock
Director: Pam Babcock
Area of Practice: Downtown Rawlins
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Grants; City; County
Function/Mission: To build, maintain, and promote growth for a regional center of retail, service, and professional industries; to promote growth and renovation of the historical downtown district.
Support Programs:
* Revolving Loan Fund: available to business owners and lessees for building construction and maintenance
* Acting as a resource -- "cutting red tape"

Riverton Chamber of Commerce
First and Main
Riverton, WY 82501
phone - (307)856-4801
fax - (307)856-4802
Executive Director: Dennis Heckart
Area of Practice: Riverton and surrounding areas
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Volunteers; Membership
Function/Mission: To support and serve the business community.

Riverton Community Development Association
Attn: John Topper
P.O. Box 1700
Riverton, WY 82501
phone - (307)856-2227
fax - (307)856-8270
Executive Director: John Topper
Area of Practice: Riverton and surrounding areas
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: City; County; State; IDEA, Inc.
Function/Mission: To promote and coordinate the retention, expansion, and recruitment of business while maintaining and improving Riverton as a quality place to live.
Support Programs:
* Capitalizing on our agricultural base; taking advantage of our strategic location for tourism; encouraging growth of existing commercial enterprises; inviting location of new industry; attracting environmentally responsible extraction of our mineral resources; encouraging involvement of our youth to ensure leadership development and continued dedication to purpose

Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce, Office of Economic Development
P.O. Box 707
Sheridan, WY 82801
phone - (307)672-2485
fax - (307)672-7321
e-mail - chamber@wave.sheridan.wy.us
Executive Director: Carole Perkins
Economic Development Coordinator: Andrea DeBolt
Area of Practice: Sheridan County
Type of Organization: County/Non-Profit
Funding Source: City and County (2/3); Private (1/3)
Function/Mission: To provide leadership, to diversify, to retain the business base, and to promote orderly, economic growth opportunities in Sheridan County while maintaining our quality of life.
Support Programs:
* Acting as an information source: performing liaison work between the small business and the government; connecting small businesses with financial institutions, attorneys, accountants, and other needed resources

South Lincoln County Economic Development Commission
Box 470
Diamondville, WY 83116
Chairperson: Stan Cooper
phone - (307)877-6450 --or-- (307)877-9056
fax - (307)877-4237
Executive Director: Cathy Vanatta
City Administrator of Kemmerer: John Roberts
phone - (307)828-2360
Area of Practice: South Lincoln County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Cities of Diamondville and Kemmerer
Function/Mission: To promote and encourage economic development of South Lincoln County.
Support Programs:
* Working with power, coal, gas, and oil companies to develop spin-off industries for waste products

Star Valley Development Association (SVDA)
P.O. Box 460
Afton, WY 83110
Director: Noel Sessions
phone - (307)886-3016
fax - (307)886-9711
Chairperson: Lonni Hillyard
phone - (307)886-9558
fax - (307)886-3224
Area of Practice: Star Valley
Type of Organization: County
Funding Source: County; Private
Function/Mission: To serve as a liaison for development and betterment of the community and its organizations by controlling growth and developing supportive communication channels; to act as a vehicle used by the government to propel money into economic development.
Support Programs:
* Providing information on community size, the employment level, real estate opportunities, etc.

Sundance Economic Development Committee
P.O. Box 1004
Sundance, WY 82729
phone - (307)283-1000
fax - (307)283-2714
e-mail - awyatt@dcomp.com
President: Alan Wyatt
Area of Practice: Town of Sundance
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: None (solely volunteer)
Function/Mission: To research and promote business and general economic development in Sundance and the surrounding areas.
Support Programs:
* Providing information about the area, available resources, and government assistance that is offered

Sweetwater Economic Development Administration (SWEDA)
P.O. Box 1168
Rock Springs, WY 82902
phone - (307)352-6874
fax - (307)352-6876
Director: Den Costantino
Area of Practice: Sweetwater County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Cities; County; Private
Function/Mission: To initiate, coordinate, and promote efforts to recruit, retain, and increase business and industry in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Support Programs:
* Aiding in the development of business plans, financial packages, etc. in cooperation with the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)

Thermopolis/Hot Springs Economic Development Committee
c/o Town of Thermopolis
420 Broadway
Thermopolis, WY 82443
phone - (307)864-2348 --or-- (307)864-9285
fax - (307)864-9353
Contact: Beverly Lawrence
Area of Practice: Hot Springs County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Town of Thermopolis
Function/Mission: To promote economic development throughout Hot Springs County for new and existing businesses.
Support Programs:
* Offering assistance in working through the bureaucratic process, finding places for relocation, and finding sources of funding.

Torrington Chamber of Commerce
350 West 21st Avenue
Torrington, WY 82240
phone - (307)532-3879
fax - (307)532-3623
e-mail - gcc@www.prairieweb.com
Executive Director: Dan Ringle
Area of Practice: Goshen County
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Membership Dues
Function/Mission: To offer assistance whenever needed in regards to visitors, tourism, business information, and business retention.
Support Programs:
* Offering seminars in conjunction with the Small Business Administration (SBA)

Uinta County Economic Development Commission
225 Ninth Street
Evanston, WY 82930
phone - (307)783-0360
fax - (307)783-0551
e-mail - ucedc@webcom.com
Director: Ken Klinker
Area of Practice: Uinta County
Type of Organization: County
Funding Source: County
Function/Mission: To develop programs for Uinta County which will encourage economic diversity and improved employment opportunities
Support Programs:
* Offering referral assistance to other agencies to answer specific questions
* Providing start-up information, real estate information, permitting information, and business plan reviews

Uptown Sheridan Association
P.O. Box 13
Sheridan, WY 82801
phone/fax - (307)672-8881
Executive Director: Edre Maier
Area of Practice: Downtown Sheridan (under National Historic Trust for Preservation)
Type of Organization: Local/Non-Profit
Funding Source: City; Memberships
Function/Mission: To revitalize historic downtown Sheridan through design, promotion, and economic restructuring.
Support Programs:
* Low-interest loans for building renovation
* Facade design service for historical building renovation

Washakie Development Association
P.O. Box 228
Worland, WY 82401
Executive Director: Lorraine Quarberg
phone - (307)347-8900
fax - (307)347-8179
Second Contact Person: Robin Bryant
phone - (307)347-9281
fax - (307)347-3160
Area of Practice: Washakie County
Type of Organization: Private/Non-Profit
Funding Source: Membership Dues
Function/Mission: To enhance the local economy.
Support Programs:
* Tailoring programs to the small business asking for assistance in locating a funding source, licensing, market analysis, developing business plans, etc.
* Sponsoring general seminars in cooperation with the local Chamber

Weston County Development Board
P.O. Box 7
Newcastle, WY 82701
phone - (307)468-9338
fax - (307)468-2441
Director: Dan Epperson
Area of Practice: Weston County with emphasis in the Town of Upton
Type of Organization: County
Funding Source: Grants; Town of Upton; Private
Function/Mission: To continue as a community which respects its historic roots and societal values; to act as a safe and comfortable place to raise a family; to provide affordable, quality services; to include local government involvement in developing economic viability of the area by providing leadership in achieving diversified, steady growth and development while maintaining community pride and a high quality of life.
Support Programs:
* Offering small businesses technical assistance in the following areas: referrals to other agencies, development of marketing and business plans, coordinating and conducting training seminars, and writing grant proposals

Wheatland Area Development Corporation (WADCO)
1302 Ninth Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
phone - (307)322-4232
fax - (307)322-5569
Director: Randy Marble
Area of Practice: Town of Wheatland
Type of Organization: State/Non-Profit
Funding Source: Local; Independent Businesses
Function/Mission: To promote diverse economic development of the Wheatland area which, above all, will enhance the quality of life we enjoy; to focus on strengthening existing businesses and creating additional quality employment opportunities by actively marketing our resources.
Support Programs:
* Assisting small businesses in locating property, buildings, funding, etc.
* Offering a revolving loan fund and assistance in developing a business plan

Wright, Town of
P.O. Box 70
Wright, WY 82732
phone - (307)464-1666
fax - (307)464-0813
Coordinator: Harry Underwood
Area of Practice: Town of Wright
Type of Organization: Local
Funding Source: Town
Function/Mission: To offer incentives to those who wish to start a business through reduced prices on rental property, land, water and sewer taps, etc.
Support Programs:
* Offering small businesses direction and networking assistance by locating necessary agencies

Wyoming Association of County Officials (WACO)
One West Main
Newcastle, WY 82701
phone - (307)746-4744
fax - (307)746-9505
President: Paulette Thompson
Area of Practice: Weston County
Type of Organization: Association
Funding Source: Dues from county officers
Function/Mission: To form a united organization of all elected county officials to better represent local government and provide services to the public (a counterpart to the Wyoming Association of Municipalities).