Vision 2040 – a chance to look forward and prepare our community for the next 20 years.
It’s an exciting time to live and work in Gillette, and we’re seeking a team of citizens who want to help chart the future of our community for the next 20 years. Learn about Vision 2040 and how you can help.
Welcome Curtis Burdette
We are thrilled to welcome Curtis Burdette as Vice President of Operations at Energy Capital Economic Development. With more than 10 years consulting with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits, Curtis is well-versed in what it takes to make an organization thrive. His efforts will support the CEO in meeting and exceeding goals set out for ...
2020 Legislative Reception coming in February
The 2020 legislative session is quickly approaching. Once again, we will be hosting a legislative reception to connect local businesses with legislators from around the state. Every year we have held this reception we have had the governor stop by, legislative leaders, business leaders and community partners. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet one ...
Phil Christopherson Wins Linda Hewitt Award
Congratulations to Phil Christopherson, CEO of Energy Capital Economic Development, for winning the Linda Hewitt award this morning. The Linda Hewitt award is presented by WEDA, Wyoming Economic Development Association, to a person or organization with an outstanding economic development track record. Phil is a Wyoming native who has worked tirelessly to build and diversify the state’s ...
Volunteer Director Needed
Energy Capital Economic Development is looking for an energetic, committed individual to serve as the volunteer Director of the FUEL Business Incubator. This is a perfect opportunity for a retired executive or other person with strong business skills to make an impact in the community. This volunteer works with the incubator Steering Committee to set policies ...
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Campbell County population:
46,140
Median Income:
$80,178
Primary industries:
Energy (oil and gas, coal), medical, school district
Top five employers:
Campbell County School District; Peabody Energy; Thunder Basin Coal; Campbell County Health; Cloud Peak Energy
Tax Rate:
Personal income 0%; Corporate Income 0%; Sales Tax 5% (State 4% - County 1%)
Unemployment Rate:
4.7%
Business Organizations:
Powder River Energy Corp Economic Development
Campbell County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Campbell County Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Development Center
Transportation:
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
Fire and Rescue:
Arts, Recreation & Entertainment:
Campbell County Rockpile Museum
Gillette Country Club Golf Course
Disc Golf at Dalbey Memorial Park and Cam-Plex Park
State of Wyoming and Local Government:
Campbell County School District
University of Wyoming - School of Energy Research
