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SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program Launches
The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza today launched the Paycheck Protection Program, a $349 billion emergency loan program created last week with the President’s signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES)....
Governor Extends Orders to Temporarily Close Some Businesses Due to COVID-19
On April 3, Gov. Mark Gordon issued two executive orders extending the current closures of some businesses in Wyoming until April 30, 2020. Affected Businesses The orders close the following types of business to members of the public in order to help stop the spread...
COVID-19 Disaster Loans Available Now to Wyoming Small Businesses
Disaster Loans Available Statewide Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming small businesses are now eligible to apply for up to $2 million per company in federal economic disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The announcement applies...
2020 Small Business Week Award Winners Announced
Administrator Jovita Carranza, the head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, formally announced Wyoming's winners for the National Small Business Week Awards, National Small Business Week will be held May 3-9, 2020. The winners have been invited to attend...
SBDC Day in Wyoming
Gov. Gordon Declares March 18, 2020 as SBDC Day in Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon proclaimed March 18, 2020 as Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Day in Wyoming. SBDC Day recognizes the work of the nearly 1,000 accredited SBDC programs in the country. On March 18,...
GRO-Biz Conference Contracting Officers Announced
Contracting officers from various government agencies across the region will be coming to Wyoming, looking to buy products and services from small business owners. Last year alone, the federal government spent more than $330 million dollars in our state — and many of...
Economic Development Partner Discussions
The University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Business Council cordially invite you to the rescheduled Economic Development Partner Discussions facilitated by UW Trustee Brad Bonner on the following dates: February 26th, Cheyenne – 10:30 a.m. to noon in Cheyenne at the...
2020 GRO-Biz Conference Registration Now Open
Wyoming’s premier government contracting event for small business owners and entrepreneurs will feature some big name speakers, unique networking opportunities and valuable assistance from several entrepreneurial organization. Registration is now open for the 2020...
New SBA Administrator Sworn In
Jovita Carranza Pledges to Create More Opportunities for Women, Underserved, and Veteran Entrepreneurs WASHINGTON – Jovita Carranza now serves as the 26th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Administrator Carranza will lead the only federal agency...
