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In this big land with open opportunities where small business is big businesses, we continued to focus efforts on economic development, chamber, travel and tourism, downtown and main street development, and lodging tax board. |
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A special thank you to our Platinum and Diamond Members... |
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Thank you for your continuing support of Goshen Economic Development. We hope to continue our mission on to the next year and extend our support to small businesses in Goshen County.
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Made possible through our quarter cent sales tax for economic development |
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Total of $172,365.20 was awarded to our business, non-profit, and municipalities. |
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We provided Emergency Assistance Grants to 47 Goshen County businesses in order to help support those directly affected by COVID-19 shutdowns. |
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Total of 249 awards since the inception of the Progress Program totaling $1.2 million. |
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Ribbon Cuttings &
Business After Hours
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We had seven Ribbon Cuttings and Business After Hours last year. |
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Gremlin Garage & Blasting |
Lingle Community Center
Lingle received a total of $50,000 from the Progress Program which is funded by the 1/4 cent sales tax for economic development.
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Goshen County Library, the Library Foundation, and the City of Torrington for their collaboration to create the StoryWalk. They established reading stations along the walking path for families to enjoy a little storybook while they walk in Catipillar Park. |
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In February Sandy Hoehn, Community Development Director wrote a grant for Farmwalls through the Wyoming Business Council. The Bio-Logic Designs Farm Wall grants are funded through the United States Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Grant and administered by the Wyoming Department of Agriculture. The Bio-Logic Designs Farm walls are small, vertical aquaponic growing systems that don’t require soil. The WBC granted 13 awards in seven communities throughout the state.
Goshen County Main Street received 4 walls at $600.00 each with the Economic Development and Chamber covering half the cost making them available for $300.00 to municipalities. Walls were placed in Fort Laramie, Lingle, and Torrington. Staff, volunteers, and even Mayors pitched in to get plants planted and growing for Goshen County. We are in the works with the Goshen County Extension to bring the Goshen County Wyoming - Master Gardeners into the classroom next year to teach Goshen County Students how to grow the seedlings, where they will be transported into the walls for all of Goshen County to enjoy. We hope to keep agriculture alive in Goshen County.
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2nd Annual
Honoring our Local Heroes Banner Program
In June 1942, the world got a lot larger for a farm boy from Lingle.
That was when George Friederick Hill received his draft notice. He was sworn into the United States Army on June 3, 1942...
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Loved ones wrote stories in honor of our Goshen County Local Heroes to commemorate Veteran's Day. Read all the stories here... |
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Torrington Farmers Market |
Moved the Torrington Farmers Market to downtown Torrington in combination with 3rd Thursdays.
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Broke ground on the Evergreen Plaza Assisted Living Facility. Paul Novak was recognized earlier in the year for his tireless efforts on behalf of Goshen County’s senior population. He has servicing these 45 years in various roles. In his own words….
“When you think with your heart and your head . . . look what we can accomplish.”
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Industrial Hemp Fields
Early this year, Wyoming's plan to grow industrial hemp was approved by the USDA. This lucrative market offers Goshen County an opportunity to become a key producer in the industry...
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Awards given throughout the year of 2020 |
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Bob Taylor
The Big Chief Award
Exemplary Leadership and Service to Goshen County
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Paul Novak
Newman Horizon Award
A Vision Beyond the Horizon
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Schlagel Manufacturing
Ag Business of the Year Award
Goshen County Big Land, Devoted Pioneers
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Bronco Bar and Grill
Ag Business of the Year Award
Goshen County Big Land, Limitless Pioneering
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Forest Mast, Cherry Creek Metals
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Goshen County Big Land, Open Opportunity
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Dorothy Hicks, Goshen County Caring and Sharing
Goshen County Big Land, Open Heart
Volunteer of the Year Award
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Val Hankins, Goshen County Road and Bridge
Big Land, Open Skies
Star Employee of the Year Award
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Congratulations,
Torrington Volunteer Fire Department for 100 years of service!
Thank you for your dedication to Goshen County!
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Congratulations to our Goshen Economic Development Incubator Graduates of 2020! |
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Wendy George
Wyoming Winds Counseling
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Nona Kindsvater
Health Thyme
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Goshen Economic Development lobbied on behalf of the Lodging Tax Board for the renewal of the lodging tax. Proceeds are administered by the Goshen County Tourism Promotion Joint Powers Board. In turn, the Lodging Tax Board disburses the funds through grant programs and marketing of Goshen County to potential visitors. |
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The Grant Program has awarded over $321,000 to events such as:
- Torrington Little Britches
- LaGrange Mini Fair
- Goshen County Quilt Show
- Yee-Haw Daze
Marketing efforts resulted in 116,000 overnight visitors in 2019.
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These travelers spent $33.8 million in Goshen County, which generated $600,000 in sales tax.
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Our efforts last year secured Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) relief funds on behalf of the Lodging Tax Board for a total of $41,463.30. These funds were used to market Goshen County nationally and internationally. |
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Moriah Brist
Visitor Center Manager
307-532-3879
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Moriah Brist is the Visitor Center Manager. She handles tourism inquiries, provides residents and non-residents with information, promotes tourism, businesses, and organizations on all social media platforms. Moriah is a recent graduate of the University of Wyoming with a BS degree in Marketing and a concentration in Customer Experience. Before living in Goshen County, Moriah worked in customer service for nine years and has a passion for working with small businesses. She enjoys hunting and fishing with her family and boyfriend. Moriah believes that small businesses are the heart and soul of a community. |
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