Wyoming Business

Colorado is considering investing more than $10 billion in commuter rail on the Front Range and into the mountains on the Interstate 70 corridor

So far Wyoming has repeated its historical contrarian position in the face of national economic downturns.

Sheridan and Johnson counties in Wyoming represent the best of the Old West art, with outstanding leatherwork, sculpture, visual art and historic sites. But the “Old West” image doesn’t capture the breadth of creativity in the region represented by New Western arts, the digital artists, designers, and artists from the coasts attracted by the arts community, the natural terrain, openness and wildlife. The report recommends expanding the economic impacts of and opportunities for creative enterprises, including new roles for Sheridan College.

Home prices in states such as Wyoming, West Virginia and North Dakota continue to rise, wages are growing and unemployment is at record lows.

The study found that nearly all states that rated low in neuroticism were sunny and stereotypically laid-back Western and Midwestern states. New Yorkers and others in the "stress belt" of the Northeast tended to be more neurotic.

"States with the best tax systems will be the most competitive in attracting new businesses and most effective at generating economic and employment growth."

"We’re hoping to have 50 teachers in Sheridan by the end of the year," said Misty Rios, the teacher manager for Eleutian’s Sheridan center, "and 200 by the end of next year."

The University of Wyoming should seize on Wyoming’s economic boom to increase the importance of education and expand educational opportunities for residents throughout the state, President Tom Buchanan said during Thursday’s fall convocation.

It provides information and links for residents, tourists, job seekers and kids.

The Campbell Hill Windpower project — to be located about 15 miles northeast of Casper — will consist of 66 wind energy turbines, each generating 1.5 megawatts of electricity.