Wyoming ITC Announces Partnership on Large-Scale Pilot Project
Cheyenne, WY – Today (Aug. 13, 2018) the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC) announced a collaboration with Membrane Technology and Research, Inc. (MTR), supporting their Phase II application of the Fossil Fuel Large-Scale Pilots funding opportunity announcement (FOA) announced in August 2017.
MTR was selected as one of nine Phase I grant recipients (DE-FE0031587) and with the ultimate goal of obtaining one of two approximately $50 million grants to design, construct, and operate a large-scale pilot demonstrating transformational coal technologies. If awarded a Phase III grant, MTR would design, build, and operate a 200-tonne CO2/day large pilot capture system at the ITC.
Free Small Business Innovation Workshop
The Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network is hosting a two-day workshop in Sheridan on small business innovation research (SBIR). SBIR is the funding mechanism that companies like Kennon Products in Sheridan and Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo used to do R&D. Jim Greenwood, nationally recognized SBIR expert, will lead the workshop, which is offered at no-cost ...
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Energy Capital Economic Development is planning grand opening events for its business incubator for the week of Sept. 10. Events will include a ribbon cutting and tours of the facility. A schedule of events will be posted soon. The public is invited.
Chamber Mega Mixer Aug. 16
The Campbell County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its Mega Mixer Aug. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Gillette College Pronghorn Center. Come out and network with other area business leaders and visit booths to learn about area businesses. Refreshments will be provided.
Economic Development is moving
Energy Capital Economic Development is moving in mid-August from its current offices on Lakeway to the Energy Capital Enterprise Center, 345 Sinclair St. The local Small Business Development Center will also be moving into the Enterprise Center at the same time. Our mailing address will continue to be P.O. Box 3948, Gillette, WY 82717. Our phone numbers ...
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Campbell County population:
48,800
Median Income:
$80,000
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 2%)
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
North East Wyoming Economic Development Coalition
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
