Eastern Wyo. College gets $1.5M grant from USEDA

14 Dec 2016

In the largest agriculture-based county in the state, a long-time community effort to build a facility aimed at enhancing Eastern Wyoming College’s agriculture program just got a big boost. In September, the U.S. Economic Development Administration granted Eastern Wyoming College $1.5 million to build its long awaited Agricultural Technology Education Center (ATEC).

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Business forum panel sees opportunities for economic diversification

Dec 12 2016

CHEYENNE - Wyoming can’t let the challenges of dealing with the latest energy bust diminish efforts to enhance economic diversity, a panel told those attending the 2016 Governor's Business Forum - Innovation and Resilience for the Future. For full article click here: http://ow.ly/HMdk306G8tz

Export training and market expansion assistance available for Wyoming businesses

Dec 7 2016

The Wyoming Business Council is pleased to let you know about some exciting opportunities to assist you in your business goals. The Trade Show Incentive Program has funding available to help reduce the cost of your company to attend trade shows. For complete article click here: http://www.wyomingbusiness.org/news/article/export-training-and-market-expansion-/10016

Made in Wyoming

Dec 5 2016

The Made in Wyoming Program is a way to identify and showcase great products made in Wyoming. All of the companies call Wyoming home and are proud of the quality they represent. All of the Made in Wyoming products are unique and made in Wyoming. Made in Wyoming is...

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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.