About Us

Since its inception in 1988, the Upton Economic Development Board (UEDB) has been striving to bring economic vitality to the greater Upton area. Started as a county-wide organization as the Weston County Development Board (WCDB) in February 1988, the WCDB was focused on discovering ways to achieve economic development in Weston County. The WCDB moved its operations to Upton in the late 90’s, where it has been ever since. The organization was renamed the Upton Economic Development Board in 2015.

When faced with the area’s largest employer closing its operations in 2001, the WCDB launched a grassroots effort to reclaim and reuse the former factory site. Working in conjunction with the Town of Upton and Wyoming Business Council, these volunteers partnered with other organizations, obtained state and federal grants and invested countless hours to demolish the plant, clean up the site and convert it to the Upton Logistics Center, a rail-served industrial park, which became operational in 2009. In 2012, Tiger Transfer, LLC purchased the Upton Logistics Center from the WCDB. Since then, the center has become Wyoming’s first BNSF Certified Site and the first combination BNSF Certified Site/Transloading Facility in the nation.

Today, the UEDB is focused to provide opportunities for economic growth in Upton. The volunteer-based board is on a mission to revitalize an Upton, Wyoming with economic vitality, an engaged, healthy and educated population, and a sustainable and vibrant community.

aerial view of Upton, WY

Meet Upton, WY:

The Gateway to the Black Hills

As the “Gateway to the Black Hills”, you’ll find Upton at the transition point from the Thunder Basin National Grassland to the beautiful Black Hills. The greater Upton area is rich in regional culture. With Historic Deadwood, the Sturgis Rally and many national parks and landmarks in our backyard, Upton is the perfect spot for families, businesses and visitors to be!

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Innovative Education in Action

Upton’s education system is founded on the continued mission to be learner-centered and future focused, constantly adapting our learning experience to be innovative and diverse. Through the personalization of a student's learning experience, the student takes on project-based learning, to prepare them for real-world experiences. They become better equipped to take on their future, while making a difference in Upton, today.

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Friendly Business Ecosystem

Upton’s business ecosystem boasts a wide variety of opportunities for business development. Business owners in Upton enjoy a low tax burden, financing and incentives, and numerous workforce resources, helping you to spend less and earn more.

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Outside of the Classroom

Beyond academics and career development, WCSD #7 offers many extra-curricular activities for students. Residents cheered on the Girls Basketball Team to their first state championship in 2023, Boys Basketball Team and the Girls Golf Team to back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022. WCSD #7 is truly the center of the community!

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Lending a Helping Hand

Volunteers shape Upton’s culture and community. From events and local amenities to infrastructure and emergency services. Upton’s volunteers improve, maintain, and manage virtually all aspects of community development. Volunteerism remains the forefront of our mission to keep Upton the Best Town on Earth.

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Quality of Life

Residents in Upton are dedicated to creating an Upton, Wyoming as a sustainable and vibrant community. Through local initiatives, such as the Think Upton First Campaign started in 2016 to promote a “support local” mindset, citizens remain committed to the quality of life for all.