Wyoming Business Council

Gov. Gordon has directed the Wyoming Business Council to allocate funding to assist distilleries and breweries in their efforts to help produce hand sanitizer.

The Wyoming ManufacturingWorks also can provide manufacturers with technical assistance.

Because of possible major adverse impacts on the U.S. economy, some Republican senators and business leaders have denounced the proposal.

The Wyoming Business Council is expected to consider the funding application May 16.

The Amoco Reuse Agreement Joint Powers Board does not receive any funding from the City of Casper or Natrona County.

The future of WyoTech was secured after DBJJDM Enterprises, led by Jim Mathis, completed the purchase of WyoTech on Monday, July 2.

Gov. Matt Mead authorized a loan Monday of up to $5 million to DBJJDM Enterprises for the operation of WyoTech in Laramie.

The state Department of Environmental Quality will receive $325,000 to assess the former Acme Power Plant outside Sheridan.

The Council says Sheridan stood out to Weatherby executives because of its access to both the outdoors and a skilled workforce.

An economic development large project loan may be used to finance the purchase, construction and installation of buildings or equipment that will add value to goods, services or resources.