Wyoming Business

With a rising cost of living in Gillette and the surrounding areas, plus the worker shortage in the area, the trend is sure to increase in the coming years.

A conference in Casper this week aims to teach Wyoming business and community leaders how the arts can help them diversify the economy.

The city of Laramie received $2.58 million in two Wyoming Business Council grants to construct a new building to lease to WellDog so the company could consolidate its operations.

proposes to construct 125 traditional affordable homes and 375 units of "Homestead Ownership," a new category of home for those who work in Teton County.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission anticipates license applications for 31 new nuclear reactors in the United States over the next 10 to 15 years.

Work includes a four-year plan to expand and retain existing businesses, recruit new businesses to create high-wage jobs, train and recruit workers and expand affordable housing options in the city.

"Chicago is such an important hub for both American and United," he said. "This gives more opportunity for the traveling public — both locals and visitors."

The PLU$ program, which adds up to $1,000 per semester to a student’s existing Hathaway award, was what convinced Ford that Casper College was the place for her.

The 15-member council will look at every level of education in Wyoming, from pre-kindergarten through college, and will have representatives from the Legislature, executive branch, businesses and education community.

Equipped with a global positioning unit and a cell phone, the TrackerPal is a little larger than a pack of cigarettes, uses detachable, rechargeable battery packs, and is attached with a custom tool.

Police can use the TrackerPal’s cell phone to speak with offenders.