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11th Annual Festival of Tables Set for March 18

Friday, February 24, 2023

The Festival of Tables set to make its return to Upton on Saturday, March 18, 2022, at the Upton Community Center. The event was started in 2013 by the Upton Chamber of Commerce to raise funds for the Upton Park Project, constructed in 2015. The Upton Economic Development Board joined the event as a sponsor in 2020. Since then, the two organizations have hosted the event in efforts to fund different community projects. This year, the Festival of Tables event will be raising money for Upton History and Heritage, the non-profit organization working to promote tourism through the preservation...

Entrepreneurs Drive Upton’s Success!

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Over the past couple of years, communities across the nation have experienced significant small business growth and entrepreneurship. Upton’s entrepreneurs play a vital role in meeting the community’s needs, resulting in job creation, economic sustainability and growth. What is an entrepreneur? A person with an exciting idea who seeks to turn it into a profitable business is an entrepreneur. Dedication and hard-working with the energy needed to design, launch and operate a new business are character traits they typically possess in abundance. Thousands of individuals put their entrepreneurial ideas to the test by starting their own businesses due...

Find small business support in Upton

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Small businesses are the driving force behind well-paying jobs, dynamic business growth and overall quality of life in communities nationwide. The Upton Economic Development Board (UEDB) recognizes this importance and seeks to facilitate the necessary assistance the owners, leaders and entrepreneurs of these entities face. Additionally, several state and national organizations focus on small business assistance in the Upton area. #SBDC Day Wednesday, March 15, is #SBDC Day, a national proclamation by America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) regarding their impact on the success of America’s small businesses. More than 1,000 SBDCs nationwide comprise a comprehensive small business...

From the Oilfield to the TV Screen

Friday, February 24, 2023

The McMillan clan has always had a passion for cars. For Upton, Wyoming native Joel McMillan, this passion led to an opportunity to leave his oilfield life behind for a life on the big screen. Growing up, Joel, parents Tom and Diana McMillan, and family, were always around cars. From going to car shows to working on classic cars of their own, the McMillan family would do anything that revolved around the automotive industry. Joel remembers watching every car show possible and idolizing those on the shows. That passion led Joel to go to school in Casper, Wyoming for...

Guide for Planning Your Fun Days Trip

Monday, June 13, 2022

The summer season is almost upon us! With the summer coming up, Upton Fun Days is rapidly approaching. The annual celebration makes its return to Upton July 15-17, 2022, with three days filled with fun and memories for the whole family. The Upton Chamber of Commerce has worked diligently to plan the event for all, so in addition to their hard work, here’s our guide for planning your 2022 Fun Days Trip. Where to Stay If you are looking for a place to stay for this year’s Fun Day’s celebration, look no further than the options in Upton....

New marketing coordinator focuses on Upton community development in 2023

Friday, February 10, 2023

Economic development often works best by understanding local strengths and focusing on an integrated approach centered on a community’s goals. As the new Economic Development and Marketing Coordinator with the Upton Economic Development Board (UEDB), Kade McMillan is an expert on the local angle, with a mindset to build that future direction. “Growing up in Upton, I’ve been able to witness the community rally around individuals and businesses to show support and compassion to improve life for all,” he said. “It is essential to listen to the people who have been part of the community to fully understand what...

Think Upton First 2.0

Monday, June 13, 2022

Background In 2016, Upton High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) partnered with the Upton Economic Development Board and the Upton Chamber of Commerce to develop and implement the “Think Upton First” campaign, to educate citizens on ways to support the community by shopping locally. June 2022, the Chamber of Commerce started to develop Think Upton First 2.0, to build upon the original campaign, and create strategies to help businesses grow, develop a stronger workforce, and to revitalize downtown Upton. Overview The overall purpose of Think Upton First 2.0 is to bring the community together and...

Upton Community Forum

Monday, June 13, 2022

The evening of May 26, 2022 an Upton Community Forum was hosted by the Upton Chamber of Commerce and Upton Economic Development Board (UEDB), open to all in the community. It kicked off with a complimentary dinner served by Joe’s Food Center. Over 50 people were in attendance, including Senator Ogden Driskill, Representative Chip Neiman, and Representative JD Williams. Guest speaker, Pat Wyss, Principal of Wyss Associates, Inc. presented the results of an Upton Downtown Property Study. The project was funded by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Department of Rural Business Development (RBDG). The purpose...

Upton Logistics Center Named First BNSF-Certified Site in Wyoming

Friday, February 24, 2023

With more industries and opportunities settling their gaze on northeast Wyoming, and on Upton in particular, our community just acquired another feather in its cap. The Upton Logistics Center was named as the first BNSF Railway Certified Site in the State of Wyoming! This designation happened in November 2022. BNSF Railway is one of North America's leading freight transportation companies. Bordered on its east edge by the BNSF Railway, the Upton Logistics Center is comprised of 295 developable acres, which are zoned for heavy industrial use. Tiger Transfer, a premier transloader, operates the Upton Logistics Center. Upton is the...

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