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Overflowing with natural resources, Wyoming’s most prominent industries center on its land. Mineral and natural gas extraction are central: Wyoming uses coal, natural gas, crude oil, uranium, and coalbed methane to power the West.
But its nature also produces delight, and tourism is an increasing part of Wyoming’s appeal. Six million tourists flock to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks annually. Wyoming tops the country in outdoor recreation participation, so it makes sense that Wyoming is targeting outdoor recreation as an emerging industry, from RVing to angling. Unsurprisingly, gun manufacturing is also growing in this state, where federal land, hunting, and nature are priorities.
With all that ample open space, wind energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen production add to the diversity of the energy industry in the state. In fact, Wyoming calls itself the “Energy State,” and the University of Wyoming runs an innovative Center for Economic Geology Research to encourage collaboration between research and Wyoming’s many mineral and energy businesses.
Startups and small businesses find support here in other fields, too.
A state-wide startup support organization. Impact 307 offers startup challenges, coworking, mentorship, and incubation. There are seven in-person locations statewide, from Laramie and Cheyenne to Sheridan and Sweetwater County cities like Rock Springs.
This 7-week program seeks to increase access to capital for startups located anywhere in Wyoming. It brings cohort-based learning to startups from the idea phase to those already earning revenue. gBETA hosts a pitch to cap off the program.
Energy Capital Economic Development, located in Campbell County (including Gillette), supports local businesses with memberships that include co-working space and resources, classes and events for members, and access to mentoring.
Michael Seibel CEO at Y Combinator
Jason Ovryn Co-founder & COO at Carry