Category Archives: Vision 2040

ITC Announces Second Partnership

The Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC) has announced that the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) has signed a lease to use a portion the ITC’s large test bay as part of CAER’s Phase II application of the Fossil Fuel Large-Scale Pilots funding opportunity.  CAER was selected as one of nine Phase…
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Phil Christopherson Earns IOM Recognition

Phil Christopherson, CEO of Energy Capital Economic Development, has received the recognition of IOM from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. To learn more: IOM Graduate-Press-Release
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FUEL Director Named One of Ten Who Made a Difference

FUEL Director Named One of Ten Who Made a Difference Judith Semple, Volunteer Director of the FUEL Business Incubator, was chosen by the Gillette News Record as one of Ten Who Made a Difference in 2018. Judith has been making a difference in Gillette for many years. She has long been involved in business and…
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Next Gen Launches in Campbell County

One of the many community outreach and civic projects that Energy Capital Economic Development participates in is the Next Generation Sector Partnership. This statewide effort launched its Campbell County partnership last week. The partnership's aim is to position industry professionals as the leaders in economic growth. To learn more about the project, read the Next Gen…
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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…
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Chamber Guide features Economic Development

The Campbell County Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Membership Resource Guide features an excellent article entitled "Economic Development - Progress Takes Planning." Check out the article: CC Chamber 2018 Membership Resource Guide ECED.
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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…
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ENTERPRISE CENTER SPOTLIGHT: Squaw Creek Services

Seeing a need for oil field service contractors and being tired of the corporate world drove Floyd Wilson to become an entrepreneur in April 2014. Working out of his home for three years, Floyd began offering lease operator, roustabout, flow-back watch and other services to oil extraction companies. In July 2017, he outgrew his home…
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Governor Sends Letter of Support

Wyoming Governor Matt Mead has sent a letter expressing his support for the important work being done by Energy Capital Economic Development and Gillette College. Letter of Support - Governor Mead
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