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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Remember as a child trying to learn the difference between “electric” and “electronic,” two words separated only by that “ON” switch in the middle? Today — with a surge in EV demand and a shortage of semiconductors — they are the two most operative words in the automotive industry. How they twist together to alter the DNA of mobility is a story best told by an array of projects now flipping the “ON” switch. The billions of dollars in investment are coming in big chunks: Rivian’s $5 billion in Georgia; Mercedes’ 6 million sq. ft. in Alabama, Ford’s planned BlueOval meg...

Front Line: Performing Physical Tasks Remotely

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

One of the major societal effects of the Covid-19 pandemic — aka The Big Reset — has been rapid and widespread growth of remote work, as companies allow more employees to perform tasks from their homes…or elsewhere. The biggest shift has been among office-based businesses, which require fewer on-site workers doing physical tasks than manufacturing or supply chain operations require. But even in the latter categories, rapid advances in automation are enabling more workers to “go digital,” experts say. Read full article.

Advancing work in Upton

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...

Virtual Town Hall highlights increased grant opportunities to help businesses upskill employees and hire apprentices

Monday, June 20, 2022

CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) will be hosting a virtual town hall from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, to provide more information about the increased funding limits for the DWS Workforce Development Training Fund grants and apprenticeship opportunities. Funding limits for Business Training Grants have been increased from $1,000 to $4,000, per trainee, per State Fiscal Year (SFY). For businesses in a preferred industry, the limit increased from $1,500 to $5,000, per trainee, per SFY. The total amount of funding a business can apply for per SFY has increased from $50,000 to $200,000, regardless of the numbe...

3 Ways to Empower Everyone to Lead (and How to Do It)

Monday, June 13, 2022

If you ask managers, directors and executives to name the leaders of their company, most would be expected to point to themselves. They are the group who carry the formal, assigned responsibilities of leadership. However, if you ask those same leaders to name people in the organization with the biggest influence over culture, the most institutional knowledge or the greatest level of trust from fellow employees — qualities associated with leadership — the answers will often not be the same. Read full article.

Community Support is Essential for Creating Housing Opportunities

Monday, June 06, 2022

Communities throughout the country are facing a housing crisis either due to a lack of housing units, as the result of prices skyrocketing past the level of affordability, or both. Solving this crisis requires creativity and the support of the entire community. As such, leaders who put forth policies without stakeholder support will find their proposals stalled while leaders who engage stakeholders from the very beginning will have partners willing to help bring about the necessary changes. Read full article.

How to Effectively Hire During the New Normal

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

The way businesses in the industrial sector approach hiring new employees has changed. Companies can no longer rely on posting a job ad and sitting back to wait for resumes to flood in. With unemployment rates at an all-time low after the advent of the Great Resignation, the best candidates are already employed. So how do you locate the best talent, and what are the best-recruiting tools? Internal recruitment, agency software, HR recruitment software, and recruitment service providers are just a few of the options available to you. Hiring Team-Focused Players in the New Normal How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed th...

Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Presentation of Incentives Information to the Media

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Companies receiving economic development incentives often have a great story to tell. The projects championed by those companies bring much needed jobs and investment to a local community. In exchange, the companies may receive various forms of economic development incentives, such as grants, tax credits, or loans. However, these incentives are not giveaways. Instead, the incentives are typically awarded on the condition that companies receiving them achieve certain metric commitments (i.e., jobs, payroll, and investment) to benefit the local community. Read full article.

The Evolution of the Megasite

Monday, May 23, 2022

Competing on a national and global scale for large economic development projects — and winning — is a sure sign of a community’s vitality. A community’s ability to position large-scale, shovel-ready land tracts for investment consideration exponentially increases its ability to secure desired jobs and capital investment at the local level. For years, there has been a traditional understanding of megasite requirements. Originally created to meet the demands of the automotive OEM and allied industries, these sites were assumed to have consistent demands. Important factors have included fully contiguous land space; multimodal transportation, including access to rail; large-scale and redundant utilit...

Wyoming Manufacturing Program Gets Funding Boost

Friday, May 20, 2022

The Federal government has announced an additional $3.5 million in funding for Wyoming's Manufacturing Works program. The fund is allocated to spread across five years, with $600,000 received annually over that time period. Funding was issued after a review of the program's successes in job creation, investments, and sales culminating from the program. Director Rocky Case stated in a University of Wyoming release that the additional funding, "confirms that Manufacturing Works is a valued resource for manufacturing in Wyoming and has demonstrated excellence in pursuit of improving the economic performance of Wyoming’s manufacturers." Read full article.

Legacy Wyoming industries eye emerging energy tech

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Many of Wyoming’s biggest players in the energy sector — including some coal, oil and gas companies — have begun investing in the novel technologies the state hopes to advance in an effort to secure their own economic prospects in the long run. Carbon capture, utilization and storage is the brightest beacon for coal and oil producers, many of which hope advancements in the coming years will prolong the life of coal plants and help reduce the transportation sector’s vast carbon footprint. Read full article.

Governor Gordon Named Chairman of a National Oil and Gas Commission

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership and support in the areas of oil and gas was recognized this week when he was voted the next chair of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC). The Governor was officially nominated during a business session of the IOGCC on May 17. He will succeed the current chair, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, in October. Read full article.

Wyoming Entrepreneurs Welcomed to New University Program

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

The University of Wyoming has announced a program centered on Wyoming entrepreneurs beginning on June 17. The course, titled, Entrepreneurial Essentials (e2) is a collaboration between the University of Wyoming and Central Wyoming College. The e2 program seeks to help Wyoming business owners launch their business from the idea stage into fruition, with the end goal of businesses selling their products or services successfully. Read full article.

Getting Your First Rank One Position in Google: Everything You Need to Know

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Are you completely new to the world of search engine optimization (SEO)? Or, are you an old pro launching a new campaign? If so, you're going to be excited about the prospects of ranking first in Google for a given keyword or phrase. It's an important foundational achievement to set the stage for the rest of your strategic development. And, it has the potential to send significant organic traffic your way. Unfortunately, getting to rank number one isn't easy. And if you don't have much experience, it's going to be even more challenging. In this guide, I'll help you understand 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...

Wyoming to Partner with Idaho National Laboratory on Advanced Energy and Related Technologies

Wednesday, May 04, 2022

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The State of Wyoming has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Batelle Energy Alliance, the operating contractor of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to collaborate in the research, development, demonstration and deployment of advanced energy technologies and approaches. The partnership will focus primarily on advanced nuclear technology; the nuclear fuel cycle; hydrogen production, transportation and consumption in industrial applications; and other advanced energy systems through a regional to global approach. The MOU also encourages cooperation to ensure training and education for workers in the uranium and nuclear industries. Read full article.

Governor Brings Wyoming Into Multi-State Effort to Address Healthcare Worker Shortage

Tuesday, May 03, 2022

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming will be one of 14 states participating in a collaborative project to address health workforce challenges, with a goal of growing and strengthening the state’s health care workforce. The Next Generation of the Healthcare Workforce Learning Collaborative is a six-month project being launched by the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices. During the project, Governors’ offices and other senior state officials across health, education and workforce development agencies will join forces to develop innovative and evidence-based policies, programs, and practices to strengthen an enduring health care workforce. Read full article.

Jackson Hole Airport Recycling 90% Of Its Runway In Massive Replacement Project

Monday, May 02, 2022

Recycling cans? Sure. Recycling glass? Absolutely. Recycling an airport runway… wait, say again? The Jackson Hole Airport’s runway is in the process of being replaced, but because of the airport’s unique location inside a national park, the project’s environmental impact is at the top of mind for managers. Read full article.

Crunch Time in the Construction Industry

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

It’s no news that lingering supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures have forced project teams across the U.S. to shake up their procurement and delivery processes. The projects of today are rife with risk, as supplied materials’ lead times and pricing have proven to be no longer as reliable as in past years. Design-build has become an invaluable resource in the current environment, as earlier designs and contractor “onboarding” have become increasingly vital to keeping cost and time factors under control. Design-build gives project teams the flexibility they need for developing creative solutions and ensures proper alignment between the various member...

Governor Continues to Bolster Workforce and Help Job Seekers with New Tools

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

As part of his ongoing focus on education and workforce development, Governor Mark Gordon has launched a new dashboard that provides tools for job seekers, businesses and educators. The dashboard will provide users a greater understanding of what jobs are available in Wyoming; pathways through education to be able to qualify for in-demand jobs; the value of education and training; labor supply and demand; as well as growth potential for Wyoming industries both regionally and statewide. The tools are intended to support the goals of the state, and are a piece of the solution to addressing the challenges that Wyoming face...

Supply of Warehouse Space Yet to Meet Demand

Monday, April 25, 2022

We’ve all been affected by the disruptions of global supply chains in some way, especially those of us who operate within the industrial sector of the corporate real estate industry. On paper the industrial market is in an extremely strong place; vacancies are at all-time lows and rents have been growing consistently across the board — with big 30+ percent year-over-year spikes in some coastal port cities. Institutional money is flowing without an end in sight, users continue to fill existing space, and the appetite for new product has never been so large. This is a byproduct of a globa...

Wyoming’s senior population grows 40%

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Wyoming’s senior population grew by over 40% from 2010 to 2020 — the second-fastest rate in the nation, according to research from AginginPlace.org, an online resource hub for seniors. The group compared 2010 and 2020 demographic statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau to figure out how states’ age groups have changed. Read full article.

Governor’s Focus for Health Care Improvement in 2022 is on Emergency Medical Services

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Governor Gordon’s Health Task Force and the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) have been working on ideas for improvements to the delivery of health care in Wyoming. A major focus in the early months is on emergency medical services (EMS). The Legislature supported proposals brought forward to help stabilize the system and to pilot projects that regionalize the service to reduce costs and provide additional care. Since last year the Governor’s Health Task Force has been engaged in conversations to better understand EMS operations around the state. Regional EMS providers have struggled to sustain operations in recent years due to ...

5 Steps to Creatively Solving Business Problems

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Being creative in a business environment comes easy for some, but for most of us, it is challenging to come up with innovative and unique solutions to our most pressing problems. It's typically easy to see why a problem occurred or even suggest what everyone else should do to solve the problem. But when it's our responsibility to address the issue, that's when things get complicated. We often see unlimited options and analyze the consequences of each choice. We see an uphill battle with uncertain outcomes. Howver, we can overcome the fear of the unknown and hone in on the bes...

Can We Remain Connected in an Ever-Changing Hybrid Environment?

Saturday, April 16, 2022

Hybrid and remote work has become a mainstay since 2020. While there is a desire to be back in the office, there’s also a desire to work from home on an ad-hoc basis. Despite negative perceptions of remote work, employees generally work just as effectively at home as they do in the office. This new trend toward an ongoing hybrid work environment allows much more flexibility in the schedules of many employees — but what about staying connected? As some employees may be entirely remote and others are coming into the office on varying days, it poses the challenge of trul...

Location, Location, Location: Where You Locate Your Startup Might Be As Important As The Timing

Friday, April 15, 2022

We all know the failure rate of startups: about 90% over five years. And we know Silicon Valley might still be the dominant location in the United States for starting technology companies. Perhaps that is due to the venture capitalists’ insistence that companies they fund be in or move to Silicon Valley. But as you consider the type of company you wish to start, you really should examine the importance of several factors outside of funding that could hedge your startup’s success. Where you locate your startup, even in the age of remote work, might actually be more critical tha...

Wyoming Small Business Person of the Year for 2022

Friday, April 15, 2022

Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced this year’s Small Business Person of the Year winners – over 50 outstanding small business owners and entrepreneurs from across the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Lena Dirck, owner of The Aspen House Restaurant, has been selected as Wyoming Small Business Person of the Year for 2022. The SBA Wyoming District Office, in partnership with the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, will conduct an awards ceremony and National Small Business Week celebration at The Aspen House Restaurant in Rawlins, Wyo. o...

Conrad named to Wyoming Economic Development Association

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Jon Conrad of Mountain View has been welcomed as the Wyoming Economic Development Association’s (WEDA) newest board member. WEDA was established in 1985 and is a nonprofit professional association representing nearly 200 economic development members and organizations who support economic development through their local groups. Conrad was chosen to fill the term of a retiring board member and provides a voice from southwest Wyoming on the board. WEDA Board Chair Phil Christopherson had worked with Conrad in the past and suggested his name for the position. Conrad was interested, submitted his resume and was chosen. Read full article.

Governor Gordon Appoints Two New Water Superintendents

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed two new Water Superintendents. The Governor has appointed Josh Fredrickson as the new Water Division III Water Superintendent and Cory Rinehart as Water Division I Superintendent. Fredrickson replaces Loren Smith who retired after 19 years as Superintendent of Division III. Rinehart replaces Brian Pugsley who retired after 10 years as Superintendent of Division I. Read full article.

Lynas hits records for revenue, NdPr production on strong rare earths demand

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Lynas Rare Earths (OTCPK:LYSCF) on Tuesday reported quarterly records for revenues and production, as demand for specialized metals surged in the global push to electrify vehicles. The world's largest producer of rare earths outside China said revenue rose to A$327.7M (US$243.1M) in its FQ3 from A$110M in the year-earlier quarter and A$202.7M in FQ2. Read full article.

Rare Earths Crucial to Advancement of Green Economy, Defense Systems

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Rare earth elements (REE), which consist of a group of seventeen metals, are some of the most important minerals on earth that are used to manufacture several products key to the future of the modern world. Rare earths are used in the production of smartphones and semiconductors, both of which are expected see increased demand throughout the coming years as the world shifts online and becomes more and more reliant on technology. Read full article.

4 Common Beliefs Every Entrepreneur Should Question

Monday, April 11, 2022

Entrepreneurship is a tough road that can travel through some dark places. After some initial success, many entrepreneurs find themselves stuck and confused, in a place where they question who they are, where their business is going or when they’ll get there. Some are surrounded by self-imposed walls they’ve built to help deal with the grind of building a business. The walls are too high to climb over and too deep to burrow under. The only option is to knock them down. Mike Malatesta is an entrepreneur who found himself in what he calls the “valley of uncertainty” while running hi...

State Could See Economic Jump From Rare Earth Deposits In Northeastern Wyoming

Monday, April 11, 2022

Two companies are working to develop and process rare earth deposits in Wyoming in the face of escalating demand for the valuable elements. Wyoming Rare USA in late March began drilling in exploration of rare earth elements in Albany County west of Wheatland. In October, Rare Element Resources started working on a rare earths demonstration processing facility to be built in Upton. Read full article.

Field Tests of Coal-Derived Soil Amendments Yield Promising Results for UW Researchers

Friday, April 08, 2022

LARAMIE, Wyo. (Release) - University of Wyoming soil science researchers are conducting preliminary tests of a coal-derived soil amendment that so far is producing results similar to another popular soil amendment, biochar. The project is part of the Carbon Engineering Initiative in the UW School of Energy Resources’ Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCCC). The CCCC is focused on supporting the future of Wyoming coal and creating nonenergy and fuel uses that create economic development and diversification opportunities. Read full article.

Carbon capture provides great potential for energy industry

Thursday, April 07, 2022

When we hear the name ‘Union Telephone Company’ we think about high-speed internet, mobile devices, and terms like ‘connectivity.’ But at Union, while our focus is on helping to connect Wyomingites from every corner of the state, we also focus on supporting economic growth and the development of industries of all kinds because when Wyoming grows and prospers, so do our local communities. Dating back to 1884 and the first oil and gas well drilled in Wyoming, our state’s rich history has been closely tied to the energy industry. This industry employs our friends and family by the thousands. Energy workers...

Megan Degenfelder announces campaign for 2022 Wyoming State Superintendent

Thursday, April 07, 2022

CASPER, Wyo. (Release) - Megan Degenfelder announced her candidacy for Wyoming’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction on Thursday, April 7. Degenfelder made the announcement in her hometown of Casper, WY at the Boys and Girls Club, alongside honorary campaign chairs, Judy Catchpole and Tucker Fagan. Degenfelder is a 6th generation Wyomingite and a product of Wyoming’s K-12 public school system and the University of Wyoming. She is a conservative business leader in the fields of coal and oil & gas and a former executive at the Wyoming Department of Education. Read full article.

Cowgirl Golf Wraps Up First Day of Wyoming Cowgirl Classic

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

The University of Wyoming Women's golf team kicked off the Wyoming Cowgirl Classic on Monday hosting the first two rounds of play at the AK-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, Arizona. Freshman Kyla Wilde led the Cowgirls through the first two rounds of play finishing the day tied for eighth while the Cowgirls currently sit in 15th in the team standings. Wilde started the day strong posting a first round score of 72 (E) and followed that up with a second-round score of 74 (+2) to finish the day with a total of 146 (+2) putting herself in great positio...

Wyoming Cowboys reloading at cornerback with transfers Deron Harrell, Jakorey Hawkins

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Craig Bohl’s developmental program is providing a second chance for a talented duo in the secondary. After starting cornerbacks C.J. Coldon and Azizi Hearn transferred to Oklahoma and UCLA, respectively, Wyoming dipped into the portal to replace them with two players from Power 5 teams. The Cowboys signed Mississippi’s Jakorey Hawkins and Wisconsin’s Deron Harrell on Jan. 19 to reinforce the position after UW finished 13th in passing defense in 2021. Read full article.

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon seeking reelection

Tuesday, April 05, 2022

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is seeking another four years in office. Gordon's announcement came Monday in a campaign video alongside first lady Jennie Gordon that touts his resume and calls him a “steady, principled conservative.” “A lifelong rancher and with years spent in the oil and gas business, he understands Wyoming’s economy,” the video says. “He knows main street and has started several businesses.” Read full article.

USDA Extends to May 11 the Application Deadline for Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program Funding

Friday, March 25, 2022

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is extending to May 11, 2022, the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP), which provides funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity. The decision to extend the deadline comes after Rural Development heard directly from applicants about challenges with System for Award Management (SAM) registration, which must be completed prior to filing an application. Read full article.

The 2021 Top States for Doing Business Reflect Their Locational Advantages

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

When we last took stock of Area Development’s Top States for Doing Business, it was a bit hard to gauge what “doing business” was even supposed to look like. In 2020, the country was riding one wave of COVID-19 after another, mixing times of turmoil and concern with ripples of reassurance and optimism. A year later, the country has undergone significant economic recovery, followed by another time of coronavirus concern. Still, amid the roller-coaster ride, there have been some significant high points and positive business headlines. Plenty of companies continue to grow, some of them dramatically, and with growth comes th...

Driving Into An Electric Vehicle Future

Monday, March 21, 2022

It seems like the ultimate good-news story. The shift toward electric vehicles will greatly improve the long-term climate health of the planet. It’ll improve human health, too, by reducing pollution. It’ll create thousands of jobs in new industries, with new manufacturing operations lifting local economies. What’s not to like? Don’t forget that disruptive technologies are, well, disruptive. One person’s opportunity, one community’s economic development win, quite often means disruption for someone else’s livelihood and some other community’s economy. The story is only starting to unfold, but the transition to electric vehicles, or EVs, is shaping up to be the automotive industry’...

Best Practices for Retaining Employees

Monday, March 14, 2022

The Great Resignation has negatively impacted businesses throughout the United States and the world. As CBS reported, in October 4.2 million Americans left their positions for other job opportunities. Luke Pardue, Chief Economist of Gusto, told CBS “We serve 200,000 businesses across the country and can use their payroll data to track the Great Resignation. We can look at quits by industry and gender… Women have been quitting work at 1.1 % higher than men… Looking at November and December we aren’t seeing record highs, but the trend is continuing.” Read full article.

This Secret Weapon Will Convince Investors to Fund Your Startup

Monday, March 07, 2022

Investors are busy people, and many have seen thousands of pitch decks in their careers. They ultimately choose to invest in very few, however, regardless of how interesting some might seem to the average person. The truth is that a good idea isn’t enough; it’s only part of the equation. It’s necessary to convince an investor that you have the right idea, that you’re the right person and that this is the right time. That last factor is vital: Venture capitalists won’t invest in something which seems to have little urgent need in the world, and wouldn’t have gotten to wher...

Creating Workforce Ambassadors Will Make Talent Attraction Easier

Monday, February 28, 2022

Making talent attraction easier, and more effective is top of mind for many economic developers and the businesses they support. Talent attraction has been a challenge post-pandemic, whether that means getting people already in the community to work at their highest potential or attracting talent from outside of the area. Golden Shovel Agency works with clients from throughout the country that has put in place successful workforce recruitment programs. THESE BEST PRACTICES can be implemented by any community, but most require some level of funding. What if you don't have any? Read full article.

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...

Betting’s Triple Play

Monday, February 07, 2022

Certain to be the most bet-on event in the brief annals of legalized U.S. sports betting, Super Bowl LVI this week comes on the heels of a wildly expansive year that exceeded even the most bullish projections, with upward of $60 billion wagered legally. That nearly tripled the $21 billion wagered in 2020. Openings in new states contributed to the growth, with Arizona, Connecticut, Michigan, Montana, Virginia and Wyoming all opening to online wagering during the year. But there also was continued, and often accelerated, advancement in states now entering their third and fourth years. Read full article.

ELYSIA to Be the First in Asia That Obtains Approval as a DAO LLC in Wyoming, USA

Monday, February 07, 2022

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ELYSIA, a blockchain project specializing in real estate tokenization and securitization, will be the first organization in Asia to be registered as a DAO LLC (Limited Liability Company) in Wyoming, USA. ELYSIA will be the second DAO LLC qualified by the US state of Wyoming and the first listed company to be registered. ELYSIA has put utmost efforts into building a decentralized system, and set the newly-established DAO LLC as an important milestone moving towards a legitimate decentralized project. What is a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)? DAO, Decentralized Autonomous Organization, is the most suitable organizational structure for blockchain foundations and projects...

Winter Issue of UWyo Magazine Highlights New Initiatives

Monday, February 07, 2022

The winter issue of UWyo Magazine -- the flagship publication of the University of Wyoming -- highlights new initiatives helping UW become a best-in-class, 21st century land-grant university true to its Wyoming roots. Reaching beyond the university, this issue includes interviews with Gov. Mark Gordon, community college presidents and the Wyoming Community College Commission. Read full article. Read the UWyo Magazine online here!

Governor Gordon Appoints Brian Schroeder Superintendent of Public Instruction

Thursday, January 27, 2022

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Brian Schroeder to be Wyoming’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. Schroeder replaces Superintendent Jillian Balow who resigned January 16 to become Superintendent of Public Instruction at the Virginia Department of Education. Under state statute the Governor is required to select one of three candidates submitted to him by the Republican Party Central Committee. Schroeder has worked as a teacher and administrator in private schools in California, Wisconsin, Michigan and Wyoming and as a family and youth counselor. He most recently served as Head of School at Cody’s Veritas Academy, a private Christian school. H...

Wyoming governor picks superintendent after lawsuit ruling

Thursday, January 27, 2022

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming’s governor appointed a new state superintendent Thursday after a judge allowed the appointment to go ahead despite a lawsuit. Gov. Mark Gordon named Brian Schroeder to replace State Superintendent Jillian Balow. Schroeder has been head of Veritas Academy, a private Christian school in Cody, and has been a teacher and administrator in California, Wisconsin, Michigan as well as Wyoming. Read full article.

Japan to assist Bill Gates in building experimental nuclear reactor

Saturday, January 01, 2022

Two Japanese industrial majors are reportedly planning to team up with Bill Gates’ venture company to provide technical support for a high-tech nuclear reactor that will be built in the US state of Wyoming. The parties are expected to sign an agreement in January for the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to provide industrial assistance and data from Japan’s own advanced reactors, Japanese daily Yomiuri reported on Saturday, citing multiple sources close to the matter. Read full article.

Japan to help build Bill Gates' high-tech nuclear reactor in Wyoming -Yomiuri

Friday, December 31, 2021

The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (7011.T) are set to cooperate with the United States and Bill Gates' venture company to build a high-tech nuclear reactor in Wyoming, the daily Yomiuri reported on Saturday. The parties will sign an agreement as early as January for JAEA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to provide technical support and data from Japan's own advanced reactors, the report said citing multiple unidentified sources. Read full article.

General Atomics Announces DOE Rare Earth Element Demonstration Plant Project Contract Finalized

Thursday, December 09, 2021

SAN DIEGO – 09 Dec 2021 - General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) confirmed today that it has finalized negotiations with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Manufacturing Office for facility design and engineering in preparation for the construction and operation of a Rare Earth Element (REE) Separation and Processing Demonstration Plant. GA-EMS is teaming with GA Europe’s Umwelt-und-Ingenieurtechnik GmbH (UIT), Rare Element Resources, Ltd. (RER), and LNV, an Ardurra Group, Inc. company to begin the 40-month project to design, build and operate the REE separation and processing demonstration facility in Wyoming. Read full article.

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