Wyoming Business

He said only about six other companies have such import licenses, which offer holders a competitive advantage in securing a more steady and affordable supply of raw opium, poppy straw and concentrate of poppy straw.

"The emphasis will be placed on studying the natural environment in a pristine venue … and to develop educational training programs related to tourism."

"Building on our strong relationship with Alvarion … [we] offer the Jackson Hole area, and similar communities in the near future, advanced and affordable mobile services," said DigitalBridge CEO Kelley Dunne

The council says the UW College of Education would have passed had it required more math courses for prospective elementary teachers. The council also criticizes the state for weak requirements.

Sens. John Barrasso and Mike Enzi both voiced forceful opposition to the measure, arguing it would have been devastating for Wyoming’s economy and for its residents.

Work force development and training should happen within the community colleges rather than through a separate technical or training school system, Gov. Dave Freudenthal said Thursday.

"For Powell, this is the single most important technological advance since the water got here," said Kim Capron, director of the Powell Valley Chamber of Commerce.

"I would love to teach in my hometown," he said, "but I just can’t afford it."

Through the wind energy center, UW seeks to become a leading national, university-based interdisciplinary research group focused on wind energy.

The company announced Thursday that it has received $1.5 million in venture capital from Skylake Incuvest, a South Korean investment fund specializing in the technology sector.