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Eastern Wyoming College to unveil new $23 million technical education center

Sep 27 2017

Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington will unveil a $23 million, 69,000-square-foot facility. The new Career and Technical Education Center will serve a number of the school’s needs, including welding and its new barbering program. It was approved by the Community College Commission and received a $20 million appropriation from...

Community Conversations Wyoming: Health Care Concerns in Wyoming

Sep 25 2017

Addressing the concerns around rural health care isn’t a simple endeavor and will require many people to come together. For this reason Community Conversations Wyoming is bringing dialogue on health care to Wyoming’s community members. Before these dialogues can take place, your help is needed. Community Conversations Wyoming is currently...

Wyo makers encouraged to celebrate Manufacturing Day Oct. 6

Sep 21 2017

Wyoming business advocates want to help manufacturers promote and celebrate the industry with their neighbors this fall. The Wyoming Business Council, Manufacturing-Works and Alliance of Wyoming Manufacturers are partnering with interested manufacturers to hold open houses, community cookouts, school tours and product demonstrations in the week leading up to the...

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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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Meet Upton, WY:

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.

Meet Upton, WY:

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.