As the market for fossil fuels changes, Wyoming is quickly positioning itself to embrace and capitalize on a decarbonized economy. In 2021, Gov. Mark Gordon unveiled a state target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 through an “all-of-the-above” energy mix. This means simultaneously supporting existing extraction industries like oil and gas while also dedicating time, resources and energy to find new opportunities in energies like nuclear, hydrogen and carbon capture. “Wyoming has it all: the best wind, solar, gas, coal, nuclear and the ability to store 50 years’ worth of our nation’s total carbon emissions,” said Gordon in a press release. “Innovation, not regulation, is our way forward to give our nation the energy it requires and simultaneously solve the world’s climate concerns.”
No corporate or personal state income tax. No inventory, franchise, occupation or value-added taxes.
Manufacturing Sales Tax Exemption: Offers a tax exemption on the sale or lease of machinery or sale of power or fuel used in the manufacturing process or processing of agricultural products.
Business Ready Community Infrastructure Program: Offers financing in grants or low-interest loans for publicly owned infrastructure that serves the needs of businesses and promotes economic development.
Data Center Incentives: Offers cost reduction grants of up to $2.25 million to reimburse utility expenses for up to three years. Also offers sales tax exemption on data center equipment and exemption from Industrial Sitting.
Financial Technology and Medical Digital Innovation Sandboxes: The Wyoming Secretary of State and the Wyoming Banking Commissioner have the authority to waive specific statutes or rules to allow for the testing of innovative financial products or services. The Medical Digital Innovation Sandbox is under the Wyoming Department of Health.
wyomingbusiness.org
cheyenneleads.org
cheyennechamber.org/economic-development
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The new Wyoming Venture Capital (WYVC) fund launched in April 2023. WYVC is designed to support the innovation and growth needs of entrepreneurs across the state through equity financing for Wyoming high-growth companies with an eye toward an exit in the future. The fund was created with $58.4 million from the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
