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SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8 National informational webinar to review application process on March 30

The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the...

Business Council releases beef industry study

Wyoming should not only focus on growing processing capacity, but the many supporting businesses that comprise an efficient, value-added beef industry cluster, according to a study commissioned by...

Business Council seeks public comment on rule changes for the Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program

The Wyoming Business Council is seeking public comment on rule changes for the Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program. The Business Ready Community (BRC) Grant and Loan Program rules will...

Wyoming Business Council seeks public comment on HUD annual action plan amendment

For release January 20, 2021 The Wyoming Business Council is seeking public comment on an amendment to their annual plan in order to use a 3rd and final allocation of federal funds for preparation,...

USDA Offers Additional Assistance for Certain Producers Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

(Washington, D.C., January 15, 2021) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide additional assistance through the Coronavirus Food...

More than $500 million in federal funding helped Wyoming businesses in 2020

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release In the past nine months, the Wyoming Business Council has infused almost $513 million into the state’s economy, helping businesses and nonprofits weather...

Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) webinar

Thursday, January 14 via Zoom 2:00 PM Join Wyoming USDA Rural Development staff for a presentation on our Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program which helps agricultural producers enter into...

Endurance Fund closes after paying $82.8 million to applicants

The Wyoming Business Council announced today that all CARES Act dollars allocated to the Endurance Fund have been fully expended, dedicated to paying applications from entities that did not previously...

Business Council Launches Thrive > Survive Campaign

Business Council launches Thrive > Survive Campaign Since the pandemic hit, Wyoming communities, businesses and...

Audit of COVID-19 Business Relief Program recipients

Wyoming Business Council to audit COVID-19 Business Relief Program recipients For immediate release At...