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Times will fade but work ethic will not
By U.S. Senator Mike Enzi This spring has been far from easy for small businesses. Instead of getting ready for the summer inventory, stores are forced to make decisions about how to stay in business. During these difficult times, relying on community support is more important than ever before. Wyoming is proud of its entrepreneurs while…
Read MoreRestrictions ease under new orders, Governor allocates $17 million in CARES Act funding to expand COVID-19 testing and health response
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that updated public health orders effective May 15 will ease restrictions on several business categories and permit restaurants to resume indoor table service statewide. The Governor has also allocated $17 million in federal funding to expand COVID-19 testing, improve contact tracing and add to the state’s supply of…
Read MoreRestaurants and Bars Cleared to Re-open In Albany County
Laramie, WY May 8, 2020 – Dr. Jean Allais, Albany County Health Officer, announced today the next phase of reopening as it relates to restaurants and bars in Albany County which may reopen immediately as long as they follow guidelines set forth in a health order variance. As part of today’s announcement, Dr. Allais reminded…
Read MoreGovernor Gordon calls Special Session of Wyoming Legislature to help respond to COVID-19 pandemic
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has signed a proclamation convening a special session of the Wyoming Legislature to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. “In these unprecedented times, the legislative and executive branches must work together to best protect lives and livelihoods,” Governor Gordon said. “For this session, I have asked for our Legislature’s assistance…
Read MoreSmall Business Resources During the Pandemic
Jake Dixon, Marketing Manager Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network It’s hard to believe how quickly COVID-19 has changed the business landscape. Every industry has been impacted and small businesses are being hit the hardest. Furthermore, it may feel like the resources and assistance available to Wyoming entrepreneurs during this pandemic are changing just as…
Read MoreThe City of Laramie Launches COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
LARAMIE, WYOMING – In this unprecedented time, our community has banded together in solidarity to support our friends, neighbors, and small businesses. From purchasing gift cards to donating to the United Way, from crafting masks, to supporting our restaurants through the Curbside Challenge, our community is stepping up. And, still, many of our residents, including…
Read MoreALBANY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH APPLICATION FOR: BUSINESS OR SERVICE PROVIDER EXCEPTION/VARIANCE OF STATEWIDE PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
In accordance with the third continuation and modification of Statewide Public Health Orders No. #1-3, a service provider or business may make a request for an exception to the Statewide Health Orders or a business industry/sector may request a Countywide variance to the Statewide Health Orders. The County Health Officer is encouraging variances to Statewide…
Read MoreWyoTech trade school reopens for students offering live, hands-on instruction May 11
LARAMIE, WY (April 30, 2020) – Following the March 19, 2020 issuance of public health orders by the State of Wyoming Governor, WyoTech made the decision to pause student instruction while it developed a plan of operation allowing WyoTech to resume teaching true to its brand and values. WyoTech is firmly committed to an instructional…
Read MoreStatewide order pertaining to public gatherings
Governor Mark Gordon announced April 28, 2020 that the public health order forbidding gatherings of ten (10) or more people will be extended through May 15, 2020.
Read MoreStatewide Order pertaining to bars, restaurants, theaters
Governor Mark Gordon announced on April 28, 2020 that new public health orders effective May 1 will allow places of public accommodations to reopen under specific operating conditions.
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