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Update your Google Business Listing during Covid-19
As business operations and hours are affected daily during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to continue engaging your customers during these social distancing times. One way to let people know what you are offering during Covid-19 is to update your Google Business Listing. This will update your Google business profile and what people see…
Read MoreSBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Colorado Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Colorado small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was…
Read MoreGovernor Gordon and State Health Officer issue statewide closure order for public spaces
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the community spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The closure order extends through April 3 and includes schools, theaters, bars, nightclubs, coffee shops, employee cafeterias, self-serve buffets, salad bars, unpackaged self-serve…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Stimulus Update
March 19th, 2020 Last night the US Senate passed the second of an anticipated 3 stimulus measures to aid families and businesses during the Corona Virus Pandemic. It was signed into law shortly after by the president. The bill allows for additional sick leave related to the crisis, expanded testing, increased funding for federal programs,…
Read MoreLocal Businesses Find Creative Ways to Serve Customers During COVID-19
By Laramie Mainstreet Alliance As Wyoming responds with precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many local businesses are fearful of the negative economic impact that comes with social distancing. While we are all in this together and recognize that public health is a top priority for all, small businesses in our communities rely heavily…
Read More87% of U.S. Workers Agree Education Revolution is Needed to Prepare Students for Workforce
Calls for New Approach to Education Lifelong Learning Crucial to Success OKLAHOMA CITY, March 11, 2020 – With new jobs and industries emerging and constantly evolving in tandem with technology, nearly 9 in 10 employees (87%) say a whole new approach to education, skills training and learning, or an Education Revolution, is needed to better…
Read MoreLet Wyoming’s potential surprise you
By U.S. Senator Mike Enzi A dedicated workforce is at the heart of any successful business. As we enter the spring, we are also entering one of the best seasons of the year – hiring season. There is no better time than now to start looking for the eager team to get you through the…
Read MoreEstate Planning for Business Owners
Guest Author: Jessica Schneider Successful businesses are the result of years of hard work, determination, and sacrifice by business owners and their families. As such, most business owners want to preserve the product of their hard work for the benefit of their families and loved ones after they’re gone. They also want to ensure their…
Read MoreFebruary 2020 Business of the Month: Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home
As a place where people can gather to celebrate the life of a loved one, the funeral home provides important services for each community. This month we sat down with our February Business of the Month, Tia Ocampo, owner of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. Tia purchased the business on January 2nd of 2018, after having spent…
Read MoreIgnite Ingenuity February 2020 – Featuring: High Plains Biochar, LLC
Celebrating Innovation in Albany County By Melissa Ross, Marketing & Membership Director In 1869, Mormon pioneers built five beehive-shaped charcoal kilns in Piedmont, WY. In their peak, the charcoal production reached 100,000 bushels per month. Now, as the agricultural industry is both threatened by and contributing to climate change, the use of biochar, a plant-based…
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