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Covid-19 in Albany County
March 25, 2020, Laramie,WY – Albany County Officials have confirmed that a local resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. The resident visited a drive-thru testing site within the past 2 weeks and the results of that test showed the presence of the virus. The individual self-isolated at the onset of symptoms, and did…
Read MoreSBA Wyoming District Office announces 2020 National Small Business Week winners
SHERIDAN — Last week, Administrator Jovita Carranza, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced the 2020 Small Business Persons of the Year winners from throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Wyoming’s Small Business Persons of the Year are the leadership team from WWC Engineering President/CEO Brady Lewis;…
Read MoreGovernor announces that Wyoming businesses can start applying for federal disaster loans
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming small businesses are now eligible to apply for up to $2 million per company in federal economic disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The announcement applies to businesses in all 23 counties. Economic Injury Disaster Loans administered by the SBA are designed to…
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 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 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 MoreDog Bite Reported
Laramie Police Department On February 28, 2020 a man was picking his children up from Spring Creek Elementary School when a dog bit him on the thigh. The victim reported that an adult female was walking north on 11th Street with a female child/student and two dogs. The dogs “dragged” the female towards the man…
Read MoreCity of Laramie Prepares for Coronavirus as Risk Remains Low
Laramie, Wyoming – The City of Laramie has received several inquiries regarding the coronavirus global outbreak. Information regarding this public health situation in Wyoming can be obtained at: https://health.wyo.gov/news. According to Albany County Public Health, as more information is available, this site will be updated. If residents would like information about the disease and its…
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…
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