Success Stories

Rex Specs shield canine eyesight When Tuckerman the dog was diagnosed with a chronic eye condition, his owners couldn’t find a good way to protect his eyes from further damage. So they invented one. Tuckerman, a lanky German shepherd mix owned by Aiden Doane and Jesse...

The Hub Café has opened a new chapter in its history by looking back to find its future. The restaurant has been in Margaret “Babe” Lynch’s family since 1963, and for many years, Margaret operated the Moorcroft eatery. Then for a decade, the café was leased, so...

Chugwater Chili foresees nationwide expansion Among top sellers at the Wyoming State Museum’s store in Cheyenne is one product you might not expect: a chili seasoning. Chugwater Chili sells a zesty complement to cuisine that has won devoted fans across the country....

Lander cooperative promotes local artists A cooperative designed to help local artists exhibit and sell their work celebrated its one-year anniversary in November 2016. Alchemy promotes and sells the creations of its artist-members. In turn, the members each...

FURever Friends showers pets with love Something unexpected happened to Mandy Vining on her way to veterinary school. While working toward a bachelor’s degree in animal science at the University of Wyoming, Mandy decided to accept an internship with a pet groomer in...

Turning talk into a profitable business Judy Fossum uses her voice as a painter uses a brush.  From a palette of inflections and intonations, she creates moods and colorings, conveys message and meaning, for her clients throughout the country. Judy owns Judy Fossum...

Career change pays off for Buffalo artist Starting a small business can be precarious, and success is seldom assured. Entrepreneurship by its nature involves taking the initiative to create something new, or something better, despite significant risks. Patty Bills...

Jackson’s Hole Bowl fills indoor recreation need After an absence of 15 years, a new public bowling alley with 21st century character has opened in Jackson. The Hole Bowl, a bowling and entertainment center located in the Powerhorn Mall, was built with strong...

New Powell business offers artistic haven POWELL – When the owners of Gestalt Studios at the Polar Plant in Powell began planning their new business, they envisioned an enterprise that would be greater than the sum of its varied parts. So they created an art supply...