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.
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 ...
WEDA Conference in Gillette
The Wyoming Economic Development Association will be holding a conference in Gillette September 4th through September 6th. The theme of the conference is Wyoming Working Together. Sessions include: Finance Options for your Economic Development Project Leadership, Time Management and Self-Care Made on Main - Small Scale Manufacturing You can find the complete agenda here as well as hotel information ...
Rotary Presentation
Phil Christopherson, CEO of Energy Capital Economic Development, Mary Melaragno, Director of Business Retention and Expansion, and Judith Semple, volunteer with FUEL Business Incubator, gave a presentation to Gillette Energy Rotary Club on July 25. If you know an organization who would like to learn more about Economic Development or the FUEL Business Incubator, please have ...
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
Haycreek Golf Club (Wright, Wyoming)
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
