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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

The Upton area is growing and so are workforce needs often found in such communities. Workforce advancement resources are now available to Upton employers and job seekers, including funding for internships, apprenticeships, career training and professional development. Job seekers have more opportunities to advance their careers, while employers have access to tools to develop a skilled workforce. “We want people to understand funding is available to help their businesses, and now is the time to access it,” said Shaye Moon, Business Training and Support Program Manager with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS). This past February, the UEDB Board and Upto...

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. Goose Landing Family-owned and run campgroun...

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 to create lasting tools that provid...

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 of th...

May Perfect to Promote Upton Economic Growth

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

This May is an excellent time to recognize and focus on northeastern Wyoming’s entrepreneurs and small businesses. The Upton Economic Development Board exists to serve as stewards promoting, developing, and supporting a robust Greater Upton community. This month includes two recognition weeks for just that purpose - National Small Business Week (NSBW) from May 2-6 and 2022 National Economic Development Week from May 9 - 13. Small Business Week The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) holds NSBW in the first week of May each year. The small businesses started by entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of many communities, as evidenced by the fac...

New Upton Hotel Construction Continues

Thursday, February 24, 2022

As March approaches, weather patterns will determine construction activity on the new Cobblestone Inn and Suites in Upton. Construction crews are currently setting the engineering foundation for the building now. Around 120 piers have been set into the bedrock and filled with concrete. “Our timing to move onto the framing and going vertical is really up to Mother Nature,” said Tim J. Shefchik, vice-president of BriMark Builders, the construction company for the project. “Once we can get boots on the ground for those activities, we can more accurately forecast a completion schedule.” A typical timeline without major delays would allow for th...

Trucking Action Plan Could Bring Relief to Supply Chain Concerns

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Nearly every business sector has been affected by workforce shortages during the pandemic, but none perhaps as much as the supply chain. Shipping delays have become a common occurrence nationwide due to there simply not being enough people to move freight. Even before the pandemic, the trucking industry had already been facing the challenges of high turnover rates, an aging workforce and long hours away from home. Businesses in the communities of northeastern Wyoming are not alone in the impacts of shipping uncertainties. To improve workforce needs in the supply chain industry, the Trucking Action Plan was launched by the U.S...

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