Wyoming Business Council

The Wyoming Business Council was founded in 1998 by the State of Wyoming tasked with focusing on building a strong job creation base in Wyoming. The Business Council functions as the economic development agency of the State of Wyoming.

The mission of the Wyoming Business Council is to facilitate the growth of Wyoming's economy. It focuses on building and strengthening the existing business and industry groups under energy, agriculture, travel and tourism.

To accomplish its goals the Wyoming Business Council helps retain and expand existing Wyoming businesses and industries; recruits targeted businesses to the state; and works with communities to develop infrastructure to become business-ready. The Business Council supports building partnerships with other statewide entities, such as the University of Wyoming. It also operates the state's energy office.

The Wyoming Business Council is part of the Wyoming state government, but its structure resembles a corporation with a CEO and board of directors.

Wyoming Business Council Staff

The Business Council consists of:

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of:

The Business Council has six distinct divisions including Agribusiness, Business and Industry, Investment Ready Communities, the State Energy Office, Wyoming Main Street and Rural Development and Support Services.

The Business Council offers services in community assistance; it is specifically responsible for administering The Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, with annual state grant allocation ranging from $2.2 million to a high of $3.75 million. It also offers communities strategic planning and assessment, site evaluation and certification as well as online reporting services.

The Business Council also offers assistance to farmers and agribusinesses with its operations, strategic planning and marketing activities. Additionally, it offers assistance to businesses which seek to relocate by promoting the various opportunities that exist within Wyoming across many business sectors and industries. The Wyoming Business Council also offers assistance to help businesses become more energy efficient.

The Business Council has regional offices in Casper, Riverton, Powell, Cheyenne, Sheridan and Rock Springs. The Regional Offices are the first points of contact for individuals, businesses and communities seeking Wyoming Business Council services. In addition to its divisions, the Business Council provides services to Wyoming citizens in partnership with the University of Wyoming.

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