Wyoming Business Council to Host ‘Shaping Wyoming’s Future: A UW Student Panel’

Recognizing the need for communities across Wyoming to retain and attract employees and entrepreneurs, the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) will host “Shaping Wyoming’s Future: A UW Student Panel” Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the University of Wyoming College of Business.

The WBC has been working closely with what it describes as some very motivated and inspiring college students to understand their goals and what factors contribute to deciding where they will spend their future. To broaden that reach, the council is hosting the public event in conjunction with its quarterly Board of Directors meeting -- creating a forum for UW students to share their perspectives on why they choose to stay in or leave Wyoming with partners and stakeholders who can make decisions that can influence that future.

Members of the student-led panel will share their experiences and vision for Wyoming’s future and discuss possible steps to ensure the next generation thrives in the Cowboy State.

“We are thrilled to host this important conversation and look forward to the insights and ideas UW students will bring to the table,” says WBC CEO Josh Dorrell. “Students across Wyoming feel personally the state’s challenge of the loss of our graduates, entrepreneurs and young families. We will dig into this problem and engage with leaders and stakeholders across the state to create opportunities and build stronger, self-reliant communities.”

The Sept. 10 event in the UW Business Building atrium is open to the public and UW students. It will begin with a 3:30-4:30 p.m. mixer event, followed by the panel discussion from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and a 6:30-7:30 p.m. burger bar dinner, with vegetarian options available.

For more information and to RSVP, visit https://pp.events/shapingwyfuture.

Those who cannot attend in person may do so virtually at www.wbc.pub/wbc_meeting.

About the Wyoming Business Council

Through leadership, policy and investments, the WBC stands firmly upon Wyoming’s heritage while advancing business creation, recruitment and growth to build self-reliant communities, identify and overcome barriers, and create opportunities. The council envisions a future in which traditional Wyoming values and innovation go together to create an environment where communities can confidently withstand economic uncertainties and continue to thrive for generations to come.