2022 LCBA Business Award Winners
LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
HUMAN BEAN
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
POLE MOUNTAIN PHARMACY
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
JIM MATHIS - WYOTECH
BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
JIM MATHIS - WYOTECH
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
LARAMIE CONNECTIONS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD
BONDS BREWING
RETAIL SPOTLIGHT AWARDS
MARTINDALES WESTERN STORE
TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
WEST LARAMIE FLY STORE
THE SHUSTER AWARD
RUTH WILLIAMS - SUGAR MOUSE CUPCAKE HOUSE
JIM CAVALLI AWARD
ALAN JONSON - THE BUTCHER BLOCK
THE CASTLE AWARD
EVELYN EDSON - UNITED WAY OF ALBANY COUNTY
Let’s Talk Recycling
By Brian Harrington, Laramie City Council Ward I I’m sure you have heard by now that the City removed #3-#7 plastics from our curbside recycling, you can find the Boomerang article here. This decision came as the result of work session held several weeks prior to the vote. Often, the details that lead to the decision are presented…
Still Working From Home? Ready to Return to the Office? These Tips Can Help
By CMIT Solutions As the balance shifts across North America between workers continuing to telecommute and returning to their offices, a new set of challenges will arise. Some will apply to cybersecurity as data hacks continue to escalate and cybercriminals attack vulnerable targets. Some will apply to physical infrastructure as office setups must be reconfigured to adhere…
Aerial Mosquito Control Planned
City of Laramie Mosquito Control has scheduled the aerial application of Bacillus thuringensis israelensis (Bti) for Tuesday, May 19th. A back-up date of Wednesday, May 20th has been set if conditions do not allow for the application to take place on Tuesday, May 19th. This application of biological larvicide is targeted to control nuisance mosquito…
Covid Relief Grants & Loans
The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance (LCBA) and City of Laramie announce the availability of grants and loans to support COVID-19 recovery and relief for local businesses
2020 CENSUS FIELD OPERATIONS RESUME IN WYOMING
Census Workers to Wear PPE Cheyenne, WY — The U.S. Census Bureau is resuming 2020 Census field operations in Wyoming beginning May 18, 2020. For the health and safety of Census employees and the public, field staff will observe social distancing protocols and will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). U.S. Census Bureau field employees will…
B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 582 makes $1,000 donations to Laramie Soup Kitchen and Interfaith
LARAMIE, WYOMING: The local Elks lodge, No. 582 was able to make $1,000 donations to both the Laramie Soup Kitchen and Interfaith-Good Samaritan to assist these organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ted Cramer, Executive Director of the Laramie Soup Kitchen said, “during the pandemic we have seen a decrease in food donations and without volunteers…
Times will fade but work ethic will not
By U.S. Senator Mike Enzi This spring has been far from easy for small businesses. Instead of getting ready for the summer inventory, stores are forced to make decisions about how to stay in business. During these difficult times, relying on community support is more important than ever before. Wyoming is proud of its entrepreneurs while…
Restrictions ease under new orders, Governor allocates $17 million in CARES Act funding to expand COVID-19 testing and health response
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that updated public health orders effective May 15 will ease restrictions on several business categories and permit restaurants to resume indoor table service statewide. The Governor has also allocated $17 million in federal funding to expand COVID-19 testing, improve contact tracing and add to the state’s supply of…
Restaurants and Bars Cleared to Re-open In Albany County
Laramie, WY May 8, 2020 – Dr. Jean Allais, Albany County Health Officer, announced today the next phase of reopening as it relates to restaurants and bars in Albany County which may reopen immediately as long as they follow guidelines set forth in a health order variance. As part of today’s announcement, Dr. Allais reminded…