Shop Smart Shop Safe campaign encourages safe return to retail
SHOP SMART, SHOP SAFE is a statewide campaign to provide business recovery resources and free marketing ideas and materials designed to help business owners make their customers feel safe and comfortable enough to return to shopping in their stores after the COVID-19 shutdowns. “Wyoming did a great job getting out the message about the importance…
Business 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…
Special Branch and Limb Drop Off Sites to Close (6.18.20) Landfill Open on Sunday (6.21.20)
Laramie, Wyoming – Due to overflow and a need to move debris the City of Laramie will be closing all branch and limb drop off sites implemented to assist with storm clean up on June 18, 2020 at 8:00am. Residents are encouraged to utilize the City of Laramie Landfill for green waste drop off at…
Live From Wyoming 4th Of July
Wyoming Public Media, the City of Laramie Parks and Recreation, Wyoming Community Foundation and Wyoming Humanities are collaborating on a statewide event for this 4th of July. They will bring you live music from Laramie featuring acoustic band Ten Cent Stranger along with music videos from a number of Wyoming musicians around the state including…
Keep a lock on your computer, like you’d lock the front door
By U.S. Senator Mike Enzi In May, it was reported that a Nigerian fraud ring targeted Wyoming’s unemployment system. There are no bounds to cybersecurity threats so we must all remain vigilant. There are resources to help recover from these attacks, but the best prevention starts with you. This topic is not meant to be scary.…
Fire in the Sky Fireworks Set for July 4th
The 2020 City-sponsored Fire in the Sky fireworks display will begin at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th (unless inclement weather conditions prevent the show). In case of such weather conditions, the show will be held July 5th. J&M Displays of Iowa will supply the fireworks and pyrotechnician Dave Akers returns for his 30th…
Trucks & Trees Debris Clean UP – Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming – The City of Laramie and Lasso Events are organizing the Trucks & Trees Debris Clean Up Event. Laramie needs a ‘lil post storm TLC. Come lend a hand! Tomorrow, Friday, June 12th from 2pm to 4pm at the City Parks Shop at LaBonte Park. Bring your truck… Bring your Trailer… OR Just…
Indoor 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,…
Building Employee Loyalty
By Express Employment Professionals Maintaining a productive workforce is the key to having sustainable success in business. However, with companies adapting to the current economic climate due to closures and social distancing measures, keeping top talent can be difficult. Not only do organizations need to focus on recruiting methods when opening up this summer, they…