Industries take the lead in future workforce development priorities

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –  With 12 partnerships launched in nine regions, Wyoming has had a faster ramp-up of Next Generation Sector Partnerships than any other state. The Wyoming Workforce Development Council adopted this business-centered approach, called Next Gen, in May 2018 as a way to help growing industries struggling to meet workforce demand and other needs. This…

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Your business may be small, but your ideas can be big

By U.S. Senator Mike Enzi This new year – and new decade – is a great time to start fresh with goals and inspiration. The beginning of a year is characterized for many folks with resolutions. Business owners know this is a great time to set priorities. If you are anxious to get a head…

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Volunteer Open House at Sugar Mouse

Are you passionate about our downtown district, supporting local businesses and cultivating place with promotions, events and fundraising? Laramie Main Street wants you! We are holding an Open House event to get to know you, chat about volunteering opportunities and recruit for the ORG Committee! The Organization Committee serves as Main Street’s Human Resources arm,…

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Job Insights for 2020

To provide accurate and timely employment forecasts for business leaders, Express Employment Professionals International Headquarters conducts an ongoing Job Insights survey to track hiring trends across a wide range of industries. Express surveyed business owners, decision makers, and human resource professionals about the overall hiring trends in their markets and how those trends impact their…

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE MONOLITH RANCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Please take notice that the Monolith Ranch Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM, located in the Historic Carnegie Building, 405 Grand Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room, Laramie, Wyoming. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda below. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ELECTION OF…

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Christmas Tree Pick Up and Recycling

Volunteers from the Laramie Knights of Pythias, Laramie High School Rodeo Club, Laramie Rangers Baseball, Snowy Range FFA, Wyoming Technical Institute, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will provide a free tree pickup service for ONE DAY ONLY. Please have your Christmas tree on the curb and ready for pickup by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday,…

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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE LARAMIE BUILDING AUTHORITY

Please take notice that the Laramie Building Authority will hold a meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 9:00 AM, located in the City of Laramie Annex Building Conference Room, 405 Grand Avenue, Laramie, Wyoming. This meeting is open to the public. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda below. I. CALL…

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LaPrele Park Playground Renovation – Ready for those hearty enough to play!

Laramie, Wyoming – The City of Laramie, Parks Division is happy to announce that despite the recent frigid temperatures the LaPrele Park Playground Renovation project has been completed, inspected and is open for play. The City’s Certified Playground Safety Inspectors and the contracted installer completed the final inspection on 12/18/19. This project was funded in…

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Solid Waste Holiday Schedule

The Solid Waste Division will handle the upcoming holidays and city closures with the following schedules: December 24, 2019: Recycling and trash collection will occur as normal. Limited landfill hours from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. December 25, 2019: No collections and the landfill will be closed. Collections that usually occur on this day will…

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December 2019 Business of the Month: Premier Bone & Joint Centers

Logo image for Premier Bone and Joint Centers of Laramie, WY
Logo image for Premier Bone and Joint Centers of Laramie, WY

Premier Bone & Joint Centers (originally called Gem City Bone & Joint) was founded in 1973 by Dr. David Kieffer. Forty-six years later, the practice has 9 offices around the state, 8 doctors, 150 employees, and 4 planes. In Laramie alone, the office employs 140 people. With the building of their new Surgery and Physical Therapy Center of Excellence, the operations will continue to expand…

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