STATE/FEDERAL AFFILIATIONS (WYOMING, MULTI-STATE, FEDERAL,
NATIONAL, OR INTERNATIONAL)
Casper College, Department of Continuing Education
125 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (307)268-2212
fax - (307)268-2224
e-mail - cbuff@acad.cc.whecn.edu
Continuing Education/Community Service Coordinator: Carolyn Buff
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming with emphasis in Natrona County
Type of Organization: Educational
Funding Source: State
Function/Mission: To provide specialized training and service to businesses and
organizations that express a need for it.
Support Programs:
* Offering specialized training in the following areas: computer, OSHA, career retraining,
etc.
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
1244 Speer Boulevard, Room 670
Denver, CO 80204
Regional Director: John D. Woodward
phone - (303)844-4714
fax - (303)844-3968
e-mail - jwoodwa3@doc.gov
Wyoming Director: Jack Ockey
phone - (801)524-5119
fax - (801)524-4453
Area of Practice: Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota,
Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri
Type of Organization: Federal
Funding Source: Federal - United States Department of Commerce
Function/Mission: To act as a catalyst for distressed communities to achieve their long-term
competitive economic potential through the investment of resources.
Support Programs:
* Indirectly supporting small businesses by granting organizations revolving loans so they
can make loans to small businesses. Small businesses must apply to the lending
organizations, NOT to the EDA, to receive financial assistance.
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
951 Werner Court, Suite 130
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (307)261-5230
fax - (307)261-5857
State Director: Carl Jensen
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming (there are 19 county locations -- contact the state
director for more information)
Type of Organization: Federal
Funding Source: Federal
Function/Mission: Ag Credit anticipates and responds to the farming, housing, community,
and business needs of its customers in rural America with financial and technical assistance
and supervised credit. By working with other rural service providers, it works to empower
customers to improve their social and economic opportunities.
Support Programs:
* Offering loans and loan options to INDIVIDUALS for the operating costs of farms and
ranches
Food Products Institute
P.O. Box 3354, University Station
Laramie, WY 82071
phone - (307)766-5181
fax - (307)766-3379
e-mail - lmelcher@uwyo.edu
Director: Linda Melcher
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Educational
Funding Source: Cooperative Extension Service
Function/Mission: To provide technical support in areas relating to food processing, product
development, and marketing.
Support Programs:
* Offering individual consultations and community workshops
Frontier Certified Development Company (CDC)
232 East Second, Suite 300
Casper, WY 82602
phone - (307)234-5351
fax - (307)234-0501
e-mail - widc@mail1.trib.com
President: Diane Johnston
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Private/Non-Profit
Funding Source: Statewide CDC providing SBA 504 Loans
Function/Mission: To strengthen the economy of Wyoming by providing, creating, and
retaining jobs through economic development lending
Support Programs:
* Sole Source of SBA 504 loans in Wyoming: provide long-term, fixed rate financing for
land, buildings, and equipment in participation with a local lending institution
* Lending to eligible small businesses
Gault and Associates
6912 Volar Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
phone - (307)638-0750
fax - (307)638-0705
e-mail - ggault@sisna.com
President: George Gault
Area of Practice: Wyoming, Montana, Utah, Arizona, Colorado
Type of Organization: Private
Funding Source: Self-financed
Function/Mission: To offer assistance in strategic planning, business planning, economic and
community development, and management counseling.
Support Programs:
* Providing customized assistance for each business
Jones Enterprise Development International (JEDI)
1603 Spring Creek Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
phone/fax - (307)742-5931
Owner/President: Lynn Jones
Area of Practice: United States and International
Type of Organization: Private
Funding Source: Private
Function/Mission: To provide marketing advice and counseling to small businesses; to
revitalize downtown, focusing on business recruitment/retention, public relations, marketing,
etc.
Support Programs:
* Educating through public speaking and teaching at the University of Wyoming
* Offering small business consulting (marketing, public relations, store merchandising,
etc.)
* Assisting in the creation of business and marketing plans
* Providing information on the international market, including tourism, export, and how to
attend trade shows
KN Energy
P.O. Box 2800
Casper, WY 82602
service phone - (800)563-0012
Casper Business Center Leader: Jim Fanning
phone - (307)261-3220
fax - (307)261-3329
e-mail - jim_fanning@kne.com
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Laramie Division Leader: Dave Blaylock -- (307)742-3548
Lander Area Division Leader: Darrell Atchison -- (307)332-2765
Torrington Division Leader: Jim Fitz -- (307)532-2895
Gillette Division Leader: John Wilson -- (307)682-9326
Type of Organization: Natural Gas/Services
Funding Source: Public
Function/Mission: To deliver to our customers quality energy products and valuable services
vital to our nation's future; to be a world class provider of integrated energy services and
solutions.
Support Programs:
* Offering assistance to small businesses by providing price information regarding natural
gas, by furnishing any natural gas services desired, and by offering a flat charge for a given
amount of service throughout the month or year
Mid-America Manufacturing Technology (MAMTC)
P.O. Box 3362, University Station
Laramie, WY 82071-3362
phone - (800)343-1423 --or-- (307)766-4811
fax - (307)766-4818
e-mail - lstewart@uwyo.edu
Regional Director: Larry Stewart
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming: Casper 234-2687, Cheyenne 632-3003, Gillette 682-
5232, Laramie 766-4811, Powell 754-4832, Rock Springs/Riverton 389-4022
For Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri numbers, please call (800)343-1423
Type of Organization: State/Federal Partnership; Non-Profit
Funding Source: Federal - United States Department of Commerce; Science, Technology,
and Energy Authority (STEA); University of Wyoming; and others
Function/Mission: To assist small and medium size companies become more competitive,
improve quality, boost sales, and locate production resources.
Support Programs:
* Acting as a full-service center for small businesses: offering technical expertise and
referrals to other resources and agencies; offering and supporting the Wyoming Mining,
Manufacturing, and Recycling Directory on-line; world-wide products engineering advice;
prototype development; certification standards; and technical seminars and satellite downlinks
to Wyoming business
Morrison Consulting
P.O. Box 543
Meeteetse, WY 82433
phone/fax - (307)868-2354
Principal: Tim Morrison
Area of Practice: Western United States
Type of Organization: Private/For-Profit
Funding Source: Self-financed
Function/Mission: To help develop resources and provide management for economic
development from start-up through the final stages.
National Development Council
1932 First Avenue, Suite 800
Seattle, WA 98101
phone - (206)448-5244
fax - (206)448-5246
Director: John Finke
Area of Practice: United States
Type of Organization: Private/Non-Profit
Funding Source: Contracts with local, state, and federal governments
Function/Mission: To assist state and local governments in structuring and financing
business development and housing projects; to train local officials in underwriting economic
development and housing projects.
Support Programs:
* Structuring financing for small businesses
Northwest Wyoming Community College
231 West Sixth Street
Powell, WY 82435
phone - (307)754-6503
fax - (307)754-6700
e-mail - greenwaj@mail.nwc.whecn.edu
Director of Extended Campus: Val Horton
Area of Practice: Wyoming/National
Worland Field Representative -- Sandee Wake (307)347-6425
Type of Organization: Educational
Funding Source: Self-supporting
Function/Mission: To provide a teamwork approach to technical assistance.
Support Programs:
* Providing facilities for training and meetings
* Sponsoring compressed video and satellite downlink for training
* Acting as a resource for locating available training
* Designing custom courses for in-house or on-site training (will provide the instructor and
the facility)
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
100 East B Street #2215
Casper, WY 82602
phone - (307)261-6529
fax - (307)261-5499
Wyoming District Manager: Bob Hildebrand
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Federal
Funding Source: Federal
Function/Mission: To provide support for individuals who would like to go into business
and to businesses already in operation.
Support Programs:
* Supplying a business plan, training, financial information, business management
assistance, etc. for start-up businesses
* Offering counseling services in virtually any area for existing businesses
Small Business Administration (SBA)
100 East B Street, Room 4001
Casper, WY 82602
phone - (307)261-6500
fax - (307)261-6535
e-mail - adm@cas.sba.gov
District Director: Jim Gallogly
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Federal
Funding Source: Federal
Function/Mission: To assist in funding for start-up businesses and business
expansion.
Support Programs:
* Offering loan guarantee programs, the SBA 504 Loan Program for fixed asset financing,
and counseling services
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
P.O. Box 3922
Laramie, WY 82071
phone - (800)348-5194 --or-- (307)766-3505
fax - (307)766-3406
e-mail - ddw@uwyo.edu
State Director: Diane Wolverton
Area of Practice:
Region 1: Uinta, Sweetwater, Lincoln, Sublette, and Teton Counties
Regional Director: Bill Ellis
P.O. Box 1168 (731 C Street)
Rock Springs, WY 82902
phone - (800)348-5205 --or-- (307)352-6894
fax - (307)352-3876
e-mail - wsbdc1@fascination.com
Region 2: Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park, and Washakie Counties
Regional Director: Dwane Heintz
146 South Bent Street
Powell, WY 82435
phone - (800)383-0371 --or-- (307)754-2139
fax - (307)754-0368
e-mail - nwwsbdc@wave.park.wy.us
Region 3: Campbell, Converse, Crook, Johnson, Natrona, Sheridan, and
Weston Counties
Regional Director: Leonard Holler
111 West Second Street, Suite 502
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (800)348-5207 --or-- (307)234-6683
fax - (307)577-7014
Gillette Satellite Office:
Business Counselor: Judith Semple
222 South Gillette Avenue, Suite 313
Gillette, WY 82717
phone - (307)682-5232
fax - (307)686-7268
Region 4: Albany, Goshen, Laramie, Niobrara, Carbon, and Platte
Counties
Regional Director: Arlene Soto
Laramie County Community College
1400 East College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
phone - (800)348-5208 --or-- (307)632-6141
fax - (307)632-6061
e-mail - sewsbdc@wyoming.com
Type of Organization: State/Federal
Funding Source: State; Federal - United States Small Business Administration
Function/Mission: To provide expert business management assistance to the small businesses
of Wyoming by offering educational programs, free one-on-one counseling, and linking
business with helpful resources; assistance is provided in the areas of financing, marketing,
personnel, management, and all other aspects of running a successful business.
Support Programs:
* TEAM Wyoming -- if multiple agencies are needed for a project, this program brings
them together for the small business -- (800)348-5194
Sporkin Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations
P.O. Box 543
Meeteetse, WY 82433
phone/fax - (307)868-2354
Owner: Terri Sporkin
Area of Practice: United States and International
Type of Organization: Private/For-Profit
Funding Source: Self-financed
Function/Mission: To help people start non-profit businesses; to help established
organizations continuously increase the success of their business.
Support Programs:
* Offering assistance in the following areas: incorporation and by-laws, grant writing,
board training, policies and procedures, etc.
United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Development (USDA/RD)
P.O. Box 820
Casper, WY 82602
phone - (307)261-6300
fax - (307)261-6339
e-mail - a07dirwy@attmail.com
State Director: Derrell Carruth
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Area Offices:
(1) Riverton -- Lonnie Allred (307)856-5383
(2) Worland -- Mike Yeager (307)347-8279
Ten local offices (contact state office in Casper for more information)
Type of Organization: Federal
Funding Source: Federal
Function/Mission: To enhance the ability of rural communities to develop, to grow, and to
improve their quality of life by targeting financial and technical resources in areas of greatest
need through activities of greatest potential.
Support Programs:
* Business and Industrial (B&I) Guaranteed Loan Program: to improve, develop, or finance
business, industry, and employment, and to improve the economic and environmental climate
in rural communities, including pollution abatement and control
* Revolving Loan Funds and Technical Assistance:
+ Intermediary Relending Program Loans
+ Rural Business Enterprise Grants
+ Rural Technology and Cooperative Development Grants
+ Local Technical Assistance and Planning Grants
+ Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants
United States Department of Commerce
United States Export Assistance Center
1625 Broadway, Suite 680
Denver, CO 80202
phone - (303)844-6622
fax - (303)844-5651
Senior International Trade Specialist: Paul Bergman, Jr.
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Federal
Funding Source: Federal
Function/Mission: To support U.S. commercial interests in the United States and help
companies increase sales and market share around the world; to promote the export of U.S.
goods and services to strengthen the U.S. economy, maintain job security, and create
jobs.
Support Program:
* Export Assistance Centers: assist U.S. firms in realizing their export potential by
providing export and trade finance counseling, market research, trade contacts, trade
promotion events and programs, and international contract bidding support through the U.S.
Advocacy Center
* Commercial Centers: located in local business districts to offer the full spectrum of
Commercial Service programs, plus rental office space, state-of-the-art computers, and fax
and phone facilities
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
100 East B, Room 4229
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (307)261-6250
fax - (307)261-6245
e-mail - william_l._garrett@hud.gov
Acting State Coordinator: William L. Garrett
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Denver Sub-office: (303)672-5414
Type of Organization: Federal
Funding Source: Federal - Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Function/Mission: To administer the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program emphasizing community development, job creation, and community improvement
with economic initiatives to individual communities; to act as a resource for finding other
agencies to aid in community development.
Support Programs:
* Home Program--Home Investment Partnership: grants to states, units of general local
government, and Indian tribes to implement local housing strategies designed to increase
homeownership and affordable housing opportunities for low- and very low-income
Americans
* HUD-Owned Single Property Disposition: offers lease and sale of HUD-acquired
properties to non-profit organizations that provide housing to homeless individuals
* One-To-Four-Family Home Mortgage Insurance [Sections 203(B) and (I)]: federal
mortgage insurance to finance homeownership and the construction and financing of
housing
* Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance (Section 203K): mortgage insurance to finance the
rehabilitation of one-to-four-family properties
* Condominium Housing (Section 234): federal mortgage insurance to finance the
construction or rehabilitation of multi-family housing by sponsors who intend to sell
individual units and to finance acquisition costs of individual units in proposed or existing
condominiums
* Multi-Family Rent Supplements (Section 101): federal payments to reduce rents for
certain disadvantaged low-income persons
* Multi-Family Rental Housing (Section 207): federal mortgage insurance to finance
construction or rehabilitation of a broad cross-section of rental housing
* Manufactured Home Parks (Section 207): federal mortgage insurance to finance
construction of rehabilitation of manufactured home parks
* Cooperative Housing (Section 213): federal mortgage insurance to finance cooperative
housing projects
* Multi-Family Rental Housing for Moderate-Income Families [Sections 221(D)(3) and (4)]:
mortgage insurance to finance rental or cooperative multi-family housing for moderate-
income households, including projects designated for the elderly; single-room occupancy
(SRO) projects are also eligible for mortgage insurance
* Mortgage Insurance for Housing for the Elderly (Section 231): federal mortgage
insurance to finance the construction or rehabilitation for the elderly or handicapped
* Congregate Housing Services: federal grants to eligible housing projects for the elderly
and handicapped
* Direct Loans for Housing for the Elderly or Handicapped (Section 202): provides housing
and related facilities for the elderly or handicapped
* Fair Housing (Title VIII): prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, handicap, or familial status (including individuals or families
with children under 18 years of age and pregnant women); housing for older people,
however, is not required to serve families with children; such housing is exempt under the
law if it is intended for and solely occupied by residents 62 years of age or older, if 80% of
the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older, and significant
services and facilities are provided for older persons
University of Wyoming Business Assistance Center
P.O. Box 3275
College of Business
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82071
phone - (307)766-2363
fax - (307)766-3074
e-mail - ggordon@uwyo.edu
Director: Gail Gordon
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Educational
Funding Source: State
Function/Mission: To serve private industry, the University of Wyoming students, and the
State of Wyoming for the purpose of acting as the extension and outreach arm of the College
of Business.
Support Programs:
* Providing business and management training and assistance, technology transfer support,
and experiential education opportunities
University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service
Box 3354
University Station
Laramie, WY 82071
phone - (307)766-5124
fax - (307)766-3998
e-mail - uwces.dir@uwyo.edu
Director: Dr. Glen Whipple
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
For information about regional and county offices, contact the state office
Type of Organization: Educational
Funding Source: Counties; State; Federal - United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA)
Function/Mission: To provide youth, adults and communities with lifelong learning
opportunities that encourage application of research supported information and leadership
skills.
Support Programs:
* Employment Training: educate on how to enhance performance, deal with stress in the
work environment, and improve nutrition in the work environment
* Food Products Institute: aid in determining nutritional analysis of new products,
enhancing the taste of new products, and marketing new products
* Home-Based Businesses: help establish and train for businesses run from the home (i.e.,
sewing and craft related activities)
* Retail Strategies for Small Businesses: provide support for the development of marketing
and business plans
* Trade Area Analysis: determine where money for the community is going and develops
strategies for keeping money in the county
US West Communications
103 North Durbin
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (307)235-2227
fax - (307)235-2620
e-mail - egharri@uswest.com
Media Relations Manager: Emily Harrison
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Regional; State
Funding Source: Stockholders; Customers
Function/Mission: To provide telecommunications services to more than 230,000 customers
in the state of Wyoming; to help customers share information, entertainment and
communications services in local markets worldwide.
Wyoming Association of Municipalities (WAM)
P.O. Box 3110
Cheyenne, WY 82003-3110
phone - (307)632-0398
fax - (307)632-1942
e-mail - wyomuni@aol.com
Executive Director: Carl Classen
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Association
Funding Source: Dues from municipalities
Function/Mission: To develop the greatest degree of local self-government; obtain a
favorable balance between state responsibility and local autonomy; develop and secure
enactment of legislative programs beneficial to the cities and towns of Wyoming; encourage
the highest level of standards of local self-government in Wyoming's communities.
Wyoming Chamber of Commerce Executives (WCCE)
P.O. Box 277
Cody, WY 82414
phone - (307)587-2777
fax - (307)527-6228
e-mail - chamberc@wave.park.wy.us
President: Paul Hoffman
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Professional Association of Chamber Directors
Funding Source: Dues -- 25 Members
Function/Mission: An effective, professional organization that empowers chamber executives
and their organizations through cooperative partnerships with other professional
organizations.
Wyoming Community Development Authority (WCDA)
P.O. Box 634
Casper, WY 82602
phone - (307)265-0603
fax - (307)266-5414
Executive Director: George Axlund
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: Federal; Services Rendered
Function/Mission: To provide housing financing in the State of Wyoming.
Wyoming Community Foundation
P.O. Box 4008
Laramie, WY 82071
phone - (307)766-2477
fax - (307)721-4767
President/Executive Director: John Freeman
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Affiliates:
Casper -- Casper Area Community Foundation -- Janet Smith
phone - (307)577-0648; fax - (307)577-6925
Cody -- Community Foundation for Park County -- Ilona Anderson
phone - (307)587-6055; fax - (307)587-4563
Type of Organization: Non-governmental/Charitable Non-Profit
Funding Source: Private
Function/Mission: To strengthen the community through philanthropy; to connect interested
investors with charitable investment opportunities in the state through infrastructure
improvements, vocational training programs, economic development loans, and community
"trust" or endowment funds.
Support Programs:
The following are programs made possible by generous donors:
* Habitat for Humanity: challenge the group in each participating community to accelerate
the number of houses under construction ($5,000 per community)
* Offering no-interest loans to increase earned income
* Community Improvement Award: for a municipality or local charitable non-profit
organization, monies for materials and supplies for a project that improves the community
visually apply for matching grants which they then bestow upon local charities chosen by
themselves
Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA)
Box 86
Cheyenne, WY 82003
phone - (307)632-5409
fax - (307)632-6533
e-mail - jevans@wyoming.com
Director: Joe Evans
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Association
Funding Source: Dues -- 23 Counties
Function/Mission: To maintain a permanent organization dedicated to the mutual cooperation
of Wyoming counties, the comprehensive study of local problems, and the application of
efficient methods of local government for the benefit of the counties.
Wyoming Department of Administration and Information, Economic
Analysis
Emerson Building, Room 327E
2001 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
phone - (307)777-7504
fax - (307)777-6725
e-mail - ead@missc.state.wy.us
Administrator: Steve Furtney
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: State
Function/Mission: To coordinate, develop, and disseminate economic and demographic
research and information; federally designated state data center.
Support Programs:
* Providing economic and demographic information
Wyoming Department of Agriculture
2219 Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
phone - (307)777-6577
fax - (307)777-6593
e-mail - sedwar@missc.state.wy.us
Marketing Director: Steve Edwards
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: General Appropriation
Function/Mission: To expand economic opportunities for Wyoming by increasing agri-
business relationship skills and knowledge, conducting marketing research, facilitating
agricultural business development, and providing producer and consumer information.
Support Programs:
For food production to commodity markets, the following assistance is offered:
* Direct consultation and advisement on business development and marketing
* Providing training grants
* Providing cost share for trade shows and trade show management
* Conducting some market research
* Assisting in international trade development for selected products
Wyoming Department of Education
Hathaway Building, Second Floor
2300 Capitol
Cheyenne, WY 82002
phone - (307)777-6218
fax - (307)777-6234
e-mail - shumphre@educ.state.wy.us
Perkins Competitive Grant Manager: Shirley Humphrey
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: State; Federal
Function/Mission: To administer federal dollars to vocational programs through local school
districts and colleges.
Wyoming Department of Employment
P.O. Box 2760
Casper, WY 82602
phone - (307)235-3254
fax - (307)235-3278
Administrator: Beth Nelson
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming (there are 12 local offices -- contact the administrator
for more information)
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: Federal
Function/Mission: To assist and enhance our customers in meeting their employment,
training, income, and informational needs.
Support Programs:
* Employment Service: public labor exchange function
* Unemployment Insurance Program: pay benefits to individuals and collect taxes from
employers
* Job Training Program: to serve economically disadvantaged youth and adults and
dislocated workers
* Statistical and Coordinated Programs: provide labor market information
Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
1100 Herschler Building
Cheyenne, WY 82002
phone - (307)777-6801
fax - (307)777-5939
Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant: Marion Cotterman
Area of Practice: Wyoming (there are 16 local offices -- please contact Vocational
Rehabilitation Consultant for more information)
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: 20% State; 80% Federal
Function/Mission: To assist persons with disabilities in obtaining employment and
independence.
Support Programs:
* Offering individual assistance statewide to persons with disabilities who wish to investigate
and start small businesses
* Assistive Technology: providing information and guidance in modifying the workplace
for disabled persons
Wyoming Division of Economic and Community Development (DECD), Wyoming
Department of Commerce
6101 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82002
phone - (307)777-7284
fax - (307)777-5840
Director: Vivian Watkins
e-mail - vwatki@missc.state.wy.us
Assistant Director: Rick Hunnicut
e-mail - rhunni@missc.state.wy.us
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: State; Federal
Function/Mission: To facilitate continuous growth in the number of quality job opportunities
available to Wyoming residents by emphasizing community development, existing business
enhancement, and business recruitment and state marketing.
Support Programs:
* Certified Development Community Program: provides communities with downtown
revitalization expertise, information on updating the community's data through the
INTERNET, etc. -- John Rookstool (307)777-7131
* Community Development Block Grant: provides grants for community facilities,
assistance with projects located in the downtown area, job training in for-profit businesses,
etc. -- Steve Achter (307)777-6431
* Community Small Grant Programs: provides scholarship grants to local economic
development professionals and staff for advanced or specialized training, grants for public
outdoor recreation facilities, small grants for youth oriented community projects, etc. --
Carol Stearns (307)777-7794
* Energy Conservation Programs: provides matching grants to non-profit schools and
hospitals for technical audits and to implement energy conservation measures, funds for off-
the-shelf energy efficiency demonstrations, etc. -- John Nunley (307)777-5454
* Energy Conservation/Building Renovation Loan Program: loans are made to Wyoming
businesses and property owners to make energy conservation improvements to their buildings
-- Rick Hunnicut (307)777-6436
* Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan Program: provides financial assistance for reaching
business and economic development goals -- Vivian Watkins (307)777-5948
Economic Development and Stabilization Board (EDSB)
P.O. Box 19
Hartville, WY 82215
phone - (307)836-3124
fax - (307)836-2328
Chairperson: Darrell Offe
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: State - Department of Commerce
Function/Mission: To provide guidance and advise DECD regarding economic and
community development programs within the State.
Support Programs:
* Offering economic assistance for small business and community development to eligible
applicants in the form of grants.
Investment Fund Committee (IFC)
Department of Commerce, Division of Economic and Community Development
6101 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82002
phone - (307)777-7284
fax - (307)777-5840
Chairperson: Dick VanPelt
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: State
Funding Source: State - Department of Commerce
Function/Mission: To provide guidance to the Department and the State with regards to the
financial feasibility of projects.
Support Programs:
* Wyoming Partnership Challenged Loan Program: loan to community development
organization that in turn loans to businesses in their area which increases economic
development
Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA)
c/o McCormick Management
5319 Highway 287
Lander, WY 82520
phone - (307)332-3892 -or- (307)332-4202
fax - (307)332-4202
Coordinator: Paula McCormick
President: Linda Hewitt
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Association
Funding Source: Dues -- 120 Members
Function/Mission: To promote and support a diverse, growing economy beneficial to the
entire State of Wyoming by organizing a professional group for economic developers;
represents approximately 25 local economic development organizations.
Support Programs:
* Business Trade Fair: exposes current new businesses to the legislature
* Building infrastructure in the state, which in turn helps recruit and expand
businesses
* Lobbying for small businesses and more money for the purpose of economic
development
* Offering educational and training programs for economic development
Wyoming Heritage Society
139 West Second Street, Suite 3A
Casper, WY 82601
phone - (307)577-8000
fax - (307)577-8003
Executive Director: Bill Schilling
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Business Association
Funding Source: Memberships; Contributions
Function/Mission: Founded in 1979 to promote Wyoming's economy by focusing on state
and regional economic problems; promoting the development of natural resources and the
multiple use of federal lands; supporting responsible environmental practices; promoting
economic development opportunities in the state; and representing the business point of view
on regulatory and tax policy issues. The Heritage Society Steering Committee of 68
individuals represents a wide cross-section of Wyoming employment sectors and includes an
associated partnership with 16 Wyoming State Trade Associations.
Wyoming Industrial Development Corporation (WIDC)
232 East Second, Suite 300
Casper, WY 82602
phone - (307)234-5351
fax - (307)234-0501
e-mail: widc@mail1.trib.com
President: Diane Johnston
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Private/For-Profit
Funding Source: Loans; Real Estate; Service Contracts
Function/Mission: To assist small businesses in structuring financial packages that represent
a variety of sources and programs; to disseminate information regarding alternative sources
of financing to banks, businesses, and citizens; to act as a pooling and servicing agent for
the state of Wyoming.
Support Programs:
* Lending to eligible small businesses
Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association (WLRA)
P.O. Box 1003
Cheyenne, WY 82003
phone - (307)634-8816
fax - (307)632-0249
Executive Director: Lynn Birleffi
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Association
Funding Source: Membership Dues
Function/Mission: To improve the business climate and profitability of the lodging,
restaurant, and tourism industries; to improve the business climate and profitability of retail
merchants.
Support Programs:
* FOR MEMBERS ONLY: providing video library information, sponsoring training
seminars, and offering representation and lobbying resources in Congress
Wyoming Retail Merchants Association
P.O. Box 1003
Cheyenne, WY 82003
phone - (307)634-8816
fax - (307)632-0249
President: Lynn Birleffi
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Association
Funding Source: Membership Dues
Function/Mission: To provide education, information, and lobbying resources for
members.
Support Programs:
* FOR MEMBERS ONLY: providing video library information, sponsoring training
seminars, and offering representation in Congress
Wyoming Rural Development Council
2219 Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
phone - (307)777-6430
fax - (307)777-6593
e-mail - mrando@missc.state.wy.us
Executive Director: Mary Randolph
Area of Practice: State of Wyoming
Type of Organization: Association
Funding Source: State; Federal; Private
Function/Mission: To provide a neutral forum, acting as a catalyst to bring together groups
and individuals and resolve issues, enhancing the viability of Wyoming.
Support Programs:
* Promoting streamlining, cooperation, and sharing of resources among public and private
entities
Zions First National Bank, Real Estate Securitization Department
One South Main Street, Suite 1450
Salt Lake City, UT 84133
phone - (800)748-3133
fax - (801)524-8867
Small Business Administration Business (SBA) Development Officer: Larry Pearson
Area of Practice: United States
Type of Organization: Regional
Funding Source: SBA lending
Function/Mission: To originate and purchase SBA loans from other banks and nationwide to
benefit small businesses in the areas of real estate, equipment purchase, and start-up.
Support Programs:
* Providing eligible small businesses with SBA 504 and SBA 7(a) loans