LCBA News
It has never been easier to respond to the census on your own
It has never been easier to respond to the census on your own — whether Online by Phone or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker. Responses to the 2020 Census shape how billions in federal funding is distributed to local communities annually. The U.S. has counted its population every 10 years since…
Read MoreCity of Laramie & Albany County School District Playground Closures Due to COVID-19
LARAMIE, WYOMING: The City of Laramie & Albany County School District, following recommendations from the National Recreation & Parks Association and the Albany County Public Health Officer, are closing all playgrounds effective immediately. This closure is designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 through eliminating touch surfaces. This closure will stay in effect until further…
Read MoreArray and Stitches Acute Care Center Announce New Telemedicine Application for Wyoming and Colorado
The Array School of Technology and Design and Stitches Acute Care Center have launched a new telemedicine application that will allow patients in Wyoming and Colorado an easy way to access telemedicine. This application can be found in the Apple or Android App store under Stitches Acute Care Center. Once a telemedicine visit is initiated, the patient is connected…
Read MoreThe Power of Storytelling for Your Business
Local marketing expert, Jessica Brauer presents powerful marketing tools. This storytelling guide is a collaborative effort between LCBA, the Laramie Main Street Alliance and the Albany County Tourism Board. A do-it-yourself guide for capturing and sharing YOUR UNIQUE narrative to boost sales, capture customers and create social capital for your business. Below is the recorded…
Read MoreDemand High for Layoff Aversion Grants offered to Wyoming businesses
CHEYENNE – Wyoming businesses exceeded the grant application limit for the Layoff Aversion Grants offered by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and the Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) last week. The effort offered $300,000 in grants to support businesses in order to avert or shorten layoffs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Wyoming. Grant funding…
Read MoreLaramie’s Virtual Tip Jar
Thanks to Laramie resident, Murphy Rae, who started Laramie’s Virtual Tip Jar, we can support our service workers who are affected by Covid-19. Here’s how it works: Anytime you enjoy coffee, an alcoholic beverage, or a hot meal at home, consider visiting this ‘virtual tip jar’ and tipping a service worker. It’s easy – here’s…
Read MoreCongress Passes CARES ACT
As part of our ongoing efforts to keep everyone informed of developments and opportunities coming from DC, please find the following highlights of what has passed both the House and Senate and is anticipated to be signed into law by the President today. This is an overview and as we have more information on the…
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 MoreCurbside Challenge
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