COVID-19
How COVID-19 Affects Current Business Trends
by Mike Lambert The recent COVID-19 pandemic and resulting public health orders have closed or limited operations for small businesses throughout the state, creating uncertainty among both consumers and business owners. As the country begins to reopen, business owners are rethinking their operations and looking for examples of how they can operate in this uncharted business…
Read MoreGovernor Gordon allocates $50 million in additional funding to the Business Interruption Stipend Program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $50 million in additional funding from the federal CARES Act to the Business Interruption Stipend Program to ensure the program keeps pace with demand from small businesses across the state. The additional funding is available to businesses with 50 employees or fewer to help them recover from…
Read MoreAlbany County Tourism Board COVID-19 Marketing Co-op Program
For a limited time as part of COVID-19 relief, Albany County Tourism Board and Visit Laramie would like to offer a special co-op advertising opportunity to local businesses. The goal of this program is to help our community rebound quicker and to help aid our local businesses, friends, and neighbors in the community with advertising…
Read MoreSBA’s EIDL and EIDL Advance Programs Reopened
By Small Business Administration To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today. “The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated…
Read MoreBusiness Council to process all eligible stipend program apps
The Wyoming Business Council will begin processing Business Relief Stipend applications for businesses that received federal Paycheck Protection (PPP) funding and were not named in state health orders at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. The Business Council prioritized processing applications for businesses that were named in state health orders and/or did not receive federal PPP funding since the launch of the program on June…
Read MoreIndoor gathering limits increased, parades permitted under updated health orders
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Updated public health orders that take effect June 15 will continue to ease restrictions on public gatherings in Wyoming, Governor Mark Gordon announced today. The updated orders allow indoor gatherings of up to 250 people with restrictions, permit parades to occur (with appropriate social distancing), and allow K-12 schools, community colleges, the University,…
Read MoreJune updates from LCBA
As we roll into June, we see the Laramie community continue to pull together to keep our economy engaged through these unprecedented times. The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance has been working tirelessly on behalf of the business community, providing unwavering advocacy and support through this pandemic. May has showered our business community with encouragement, starting…
Read MoreBusiness Lessons from COVID-19: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
Flexibility Key to Success Be Transparent with Employees Despite Uncertainties By Bill Stoller Full-time remote work for employees was out of the question for most companies a few short months ago, but after weathering a pandemic that changed how we work almost overnight, business owners say there are several lessons to take away from this…
Read MoreWomen-owned businesses get specialized help during COVID-19
Wyoming Women’s Business Center launches the COVID-19 Support Program after SBA awards grant dollars allocated from the federal CARES Act. Laramie, WY (May 28, 2020) Wyoming Women’s Business Center (WWBC) is announcing the launch of its COVID-19 Support Program. It aims to help women-owned small businesses build or enhance their online presence, launch crowdfunding campaigns,…
Read MoreAltitude Fitness Re-Opened on May 20th, Taking Top Priority on their Social Distancing Measures
As businesses in Laramie continue to re-open, we would like to recognize Altitude Fitness this week for their social distancing measures. Altitude Fitness re-opened their gym to the public on May 20th. All staff are required to wear face masks at all times, gloves while cleaning, and are screened for symptoms of illness by mandatory temperature…
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