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Wyoming: Looking for Economic Growth Through Wind Power

Mary Lou Byrd (Dec/Jan 10)
Job losses in traditional industries have led the state to focus on renewable energy, particularly wind. More

Clean Energy, Green Economy

Steve Stackhouse (June/July 09)
Renewable energy stands poised to create opportunities across the country. More

Wyoming Economic Development Fueled By Wind Technologies, Other Energy Production

Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Dec/Jan 09)
Wind ranks among the most active energy sectors in Wyoming. Approximately 25 different wind projects are either recently completed, under construction, or in the permitting stage. More

A conversation with…Mark Willis, Director of the Business and Industry Division of the Wyoming Business Council

Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Feb/Mar 07)
“At this point, we are managing growth rather than pushing growth. We don’t have to be in a hurry; we are working hard for the quality companies that we want to attract.” More
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Wyoming  At A Glance
POPULATION: 532,668 (2008 estimate)

LABOR FORCE: 289,924 (May 2009)

RIGHT TO WORK: Yes

TRADITIONAL INDUSTRIES: Mining, tourism, agriculture

EXPANDING INDUSTRIES: Natural resources and mining, construction, wholesale trade, transportation warehousing, utilities, data and information

COLLEGE GRADUATES: (Age 25 and over) 23.4%

BASIC BUSINESS TAXES:
Corporate Tax:
No state income tax; no inventory tax; no franchise tax; no gross sales tax

Sales and Use Tax: 4 percent statewide retail sales tax; an additional 2 percent may be added on the local level

Property Tax: Creates a tax system that provides a level system for all types of business. Based on a de-facto assessment classification, commercial and other real and personal property is assessed at 9.5 percent of market value; industrial plants assessed at 11.5 percent of current value. Mill levy rates vary among local jurisdictions but average 70 mills

BUSINESS INCENTIVES:
    Business Ready Communities Grant and Loan Program Community development block grants:
  • • Technical assistance grants
  • • Infrastructure grants
  • • Planning only grants
  • • Job training grants
Work force training grants
Quick Start Workforce Training Program
Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan Program
    Wyoming Industrial Development Corp.:
  • • Industrial development revenue bonds

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