Atlas Carbon receives WBC large projects loan
Atlas Carbon received a $15 million large project loan from the Wyoming Business Council on Tuesday, the first loan of its type since the program was created by the Legislature in 2014. Energy Capital Economic Development began working with Atlas Carbon to help secure this loan in 2015, and the loan was awarded in October 2016.
“People often think that economic development is a bunch of overnight successes. This loan is a perfect example of how economic development works. We have been working with Atlas Carbon and the Legislature for the last two years on this loan,” Phil Christopherson, CEO, Energy Capital Economic Development, said.
With this loan, Atlas Carbon will double its production of activated carbon, boosting production to approximately 108 million tons per year. Along with the increased production, it will double its workforce.
“We’re well on our way to diversifying our economy. Atlas Carbon has helped put not only Campbell County, but Wyoming on the map as a great location for companies who use coal in alternative ways. This is a great win for economic development, Campbell County, and Wyoming,” said Christopherson.
June Lunch & Learn features marketing tips
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Welcome Reception for ITC Tenants
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Strengthening Economies in Wyoming Conference June 21-22 in Gillette
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Clean Coal Technologies, Inc. moving to Fort Union Industrial Park
We have enjoyed working with, and assisting Clean Coal Technologies, Inc., and are very excited they are moving their test facility to the Fort Union Industrial Park. Clean Coal Technologies is the leading clean-energy company utilizing patented and proven technology to convert run-of-mine coal into a cleaner-burning and more efficient fuel. https://ir.cleancoaltechnologiesinc.com/press-releases/detail/139/clean-coal-technologies-inc-cctc-confirms-wyoming
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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
