Monthly Archives: August 2015

Send in Your Written Comments

If you weren't able to attend the BLM Listening Session on the new electricity tax but still want your voice heard, written comments are being accepted until September 17th. Send your comments to BLM_WO_Coal_Comments@blm.gov
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Visionary Communications Expands West on Acquisition

A Gillette-headquartered telecommunications company is experiencing westward expansion. Visionary Communications Inc. CEO Brian Worthen today told the Business Report that it has purchased the data operation of OrbitCom, expanding its network into northern Idaho and eastern Washington.  Read the full Wyoming Business Report article here.
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Economic Development applies for WBC Grant

In an effort to help Campbell County diversity and businesses grow, Energy Capital Economic Development is applying for a Wyoming Business Council Business Ready Community Grant to purchase property. If purchased, the property could offer a location for local businesses to expand, and out of state businesses a place to relocate. Read the article featured…
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Pinnacle Bank Grand Opening

Join the Dinsdale Family and Energy Capital Economic Development Investor, Pinnacle Bank, for a public gathering to celebrate the grand opening of the new Pinnacle Bank located at 815 Madison St, Gillette, WY on Wednesday, August 12th.   4:00 - 7:00 with building tours from 4:00 - 5:00 and ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
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Department of Interior's Listening Session

Since 2002, Wyoming coal production has generated over $19 billion for federal, state, and local governments.  These funds go to schools, highways, and other essential services across the state. The Administration is trying to hike the cost of coal mining to raise electricity prices.  Increased energy taxes will kill jobs and state revenues. Let your…
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Department of Interior’s Listening Session

Since 2002, Wyoming coal production has generated over $19 billion for federal, state, and local governments.  These funds go to schools, highways, and other essential services across the state. The Administration is trying to hike the cost of coal mining to raise electricity prices.  Increased energy taxes will kill jobs and state revenues. Let your…
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Gillette Main Street Rooftop Concert Festival

Josh Dorr and the Lazy L Band live from the roof of Big Lost Meadery! (Tickets are $20, $15 if you played corn hole) Corn hole Tournament ($20 per person, $15 if you purchase concert ticket) Chalk Art Festival benefitting Make-a-Wish Foundation ($10 per person) Food Vendors, Beer Garden https://www.facebook.com/events/375169082692041/
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