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Made possible through our quarter-cent sales tax for economic development |
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Town of Yoder Clerk/Treasurer Sarita Hansen accepts Progress Program funding
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Town of Yoder - Progress Program |
Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development utilizing ¼ cent sales tax for economic development funds to replace the water storage tank in the town of Yoder. Yoder applied and received $20,000 to put forth towards the project. The total project cost of the water tank replacement is approximately $1.7 million. Goshen Economic Development uses the Progress Program to reinvest sales tax funding back into the municipalities, businesses, and non-profits located throughout Goshen County.
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Town of LaGrange Clerk/Treasurer Cathy Stoddard accepts Progress Program Funds |
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Town of LaGrange - Progress Program |
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Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development utilizing ¼ cent sales tax for economic development funds to invest in the walking path continuation in the town of LaGrange. LaGrange applied and received $20,000 to put towards the project. The total project cost is $540,000 with Progress Program funds being utilized in the construction of the path. The Town of LaGrange is the recipient of WYDOT TAP Grant funds to fund most of the construction. Goshen Economic Development uses the Progress Program to reinvest sales tax funding back into the municipalities, businesses, and non-profits located throughout Goshen County.
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Christine Braddy, Library Director (left) and Ellen Creagar, Library Board President (right) |
Goshen County Library - Progress Program |
Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development utilizing ¼ cent sales tax for economic development funds to help the Goshen County Library update and purchase computer equipment for Library patrons to utilize. A new router was purchased to boost WIFI signals so that the internet can be accessed from their parking lot, making it available 24/7. Patrons can utilize the equipment to conduct business during the day on public computers. Goshen
County Library is an asset to our community and county, and these purchases will benefit all users.
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Torrington Sod Farms new tarp system with marketing billboard |
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Torrington Sod Farms - Progress Program |
Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development utilizing ¼ cent sales tax for economic development funds for a trailer tarping system for Torrington Sod Farms. The tarping system will be a marketing billboard to increase sales and exposure in the region. The tarping system makes it much easier and safer for their employees to load and unload sod from the trailer. If this marketing campaign is beneficial, Torrington Sod Farms will continue to add to their local workforce at their farm in Goshen County. Goshen Economic Development is excited to see Sod Farm continue to grow and thrive in Goshen County. |
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Kim Craft (left) Fort Laramie Clerk/Treasurer and Mayor Joyce Evans accept Progress Program funds for their damaged water well. |
Town of Fort Laramie - Progress Program |
Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development utilizing ¼ cent sales tax for economic development funds to rehabilitate town water well. Fort Laramie had significant structural damage to one of their town water wells, a main source of water to Fort Laramie residents. The total project cost was $126,254, the project was matched with USDA and SLIB funds. Goshen Economic Development uses the Progress Program to reinvest sales tax funding back in the municipalities, businesses and non-profits located in Goshen County. |
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Lisa Johnson is pictured accepting the Progress Program funds on behalf of Orbis Advantage, Inc. |
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Orbis Advantage, Inc. - Progress Program |
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Torrington, WY --- Orbis Advantage, Inc was awarded Progress Program funding for developing a knowledge commerce platform to broaden the scope of their organizational and leadership development programs. Webinars, online courses, and other digital materials will be available on the Orbis website behind a paywall. Orbis Advantage, Inc utilized the new E-Commerce funding available, which is meant to help Goshen County businesses build out a web and e-commerce presence.
Orbis Advantage, Inc is a business and public affairs consulting firm founded in 2017 and is located in LaGrange.
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Karen Johnson, L-FL Conservation District Manager accepts the check from the Progress Program |
Lingle - Fort Laramie Conservation District -- Progress Program |
Torrington, WY --- The Lingle-Fort Laramie Conservation District was awarded Progress Program funds to go towards the purchase of a No-Till Drill. The drill is rented at a reasonable cost to area landowners for smaller acres and can be pulled with smaller tractors. Goshen Economic Development is proud to partner with the local conservation district for the purchase of an important piece of equipment. Agriculture is the backbone of our community and county and Goshen Economic Development is proud to support area agriculturalists.
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The Goshen Economic Development website not only has a new look but it is designed with our visitors in mind. Goshenwyo.com is now a search engine optimized website that has the potential to increase our organic traffic and allows for improved keyword searching. This gives the GED team a platform to communicate with our stakeholders more effectively. |
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National Economic Development Week |
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Goshen Economic Development Team Brayden Connour & Lisa Miller speaking with LaGrange citizens and Mayor Marshall. |
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Visiting all the Goshen County Municipalities |
The goal of Economic Development Week is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere. Economic Development Week includes activities in all communities designed to highlight the importance of economic development. The GED Team had great discussions at each of the municipalities and enjoyed catching up on the projects going on in the towns. |
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Goshen Economic Development and Chamber is excited to welcome Ethanol US, LLC to Torrington. Their decision to locate in Goshen County is the result of Business Development Director, Brayden Connour’s efforts over the past year. Please join us in welcoming Ethanol US, LLC.
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Industrial Hemp - Southeast Wyoming |
Justin Loeffler planting hemp on Ervin Gara’s farm in Goshen County |
Torrington, WY --- GreenTree Ag. has partnered with local farmers to plant hemp in southeast Wyoming for a second year. GreenTree is working with Ervin Gara of Goshen County to plant approximately 245 acres of fiber and grain hemp varieties, and working with Tim Anderson of Laramie County to plant approximately 60 acres of fiber hemp. |
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City of Torrington & Panhandle Coop |
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Goshen Economic Development in partnership with the City of Torrington applied to the Wyoming Business Council for a Business-Ready Community (BRC) Grant. The grant request of $2.5 million was for the purchase price of the Wyoming Ethanol facility. Panhandle Coop has covered all associated costs and expenses while investing an additional $1.5 million into equipment and renovations for the facility... |
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All events looked slightly different in 2020, and the Chamber events were no exception. We held various events throughout this Fiscal Year. Kicking off our year, we held the annual Safety Treat and Trunk or Treat, followed by our Honoring Our Local Heroes Veteran's Day program and rounding out the year with our Christmas Celebration. These events were structured by state guidelines and were approved by the state via state exception forms.
In our new fiscal year, these events will be held:
Safety Treat and Trunk or Treat Friday, October 29th
Veterans Day Celebration Thursday, November 11th
Christmas Celebration and Parade Friday, December 3rd
Christmas Celebration continued and pictures with Santa Saturday, December 4th
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Torrington, WY —Goshen Economic Development and Chamber held their Annual Ag Appreciation Breakfast at the Goshen County Fair. The Ag Appreciation Breakfast on Goshen County Fair Day is one way of showing commitment to and support of local agriculture producers. |
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This year we are proud to say that we had 69 parade entries.
Parade winners were:
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Main Street Certification |
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On behalf of Main Street businesses throughout Goshen County, Goshen Economic Development began the process of becoming a National Certified Main Street three years ago. The process included the addition of events such as 3rd Thursdays' and expansion of existing events such as holiday activities. National Main Street Certification creates national exposure, provides additional grant funding opportunities, and results in a cohesive community...
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Placemaking and Technical Assistance Grant |
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Since becoming a National Certified Main Street, it has opened the door to new opportunities. This year we applied for two grant: $2,500 Placemaking Grant for a parklet project; and $7,500 Technical Assistance Grant for public art planning and a pilot project. |
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Honoring Our Local Heroes Banner Program |
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3rd Thursday on Main Street |
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3rd Thursday on Main Street |
3rd Thursday in downtown Torrington fills our Main Street area with live music, tasty food, cold drinks, crafts, vendors, late-night shopping, and local produce with a fun family atmosphere. Every third Thursday of the month from June through August businesses will be open until 6:00 PM. All festivities started at 4:00 PM. |
3rd Thursday Dates in 2021:
June 17th – Home Town Rally
July 15th – Vintage Night
August 19th – Safety Night
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If you have a yearly event that you want added to our list please contact Sandy at [email protected] or call 307-532-3879x1 |
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Goshen County Lodging Tax Board contracts with Goshen Economic Development/Chamber to implement the tourism marketing and administration of the event grant program, with oversight by this board. This work is extensive and has proven successful with the benefits measurable. One measure being overnight visitors. This number has increased by approximately 19,000 annually and has remained significantly higher than before the partnership with GED.
In 2019, for example, Goshen County welcomed 116,000 overnight visitors. These travelers spent $33.8 million, generating $600,000 in sales taxes, 9.3% of all sales tax collected. If not for the taxes generated by the travel and tourism industry, the average household in Goshen County would have to pay an additional $332 in taxes for existing government services.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS &
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
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Dunne Inspection Services
Ribbon Cutting
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Dunne Inspections Services became a new member in 2021 and kicked off their Five Year Business Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting earlier this year. Dunne Inspection Services specializes in a plethora of certified inspection services listed on its website. |
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Bear Creek Companies
Ribbon Cutting
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Judith Bartmann and Patricia Day are Farmers' Market veterans that transitioned to an e-commerce platform while public events were postponed during the pandemic. A Ribbon Cutting was held at 21st & Main to celebrate their growth into new business ventures. |
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Jordening American National Insurance Agency
Business After Hours
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American National Insurance Agent, Josh Jordening, is expanding his reach to Goshen County. A Business After Hours event was hosted at 21st & Main to introduce their new traveling agent, Mitzi Cawthra. |
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Steamboat Chiropractic Health & Wellness Ribbon Cutting |
Steamboat Chiropractic will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 30th from 4 PM - 6 PM. They are accepting new patients and want to help Goshen County! |
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Equity Staffing Group, currently located in the Loft of the 21st and Main building. They are leading the nation in innovative workforce solutions by creating and delivering high-impact results that enable clients to achieve their business goals and enhance their competitiveness. They are quickly expanding their operations and hiring new staff. |
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Serving South East Wyoming and Western Nebraska
You can put your trust in Gary's Gun Shop. We provide professional service and exceptional quality. All of our new products come with manufactures warranty. We have been in business for 20 years. Our unparalleled competitive prices, and overall value are why our loyal customers won't go anywhere else. We look forward to serving you!
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An International Organization of Men and Women Dedicated to Caring for Young and Old, Bringing Communities Closer Together, and Celebrating Life. |
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Revive CPR helps people with all of their CPR Certification needs. Whether you are a Nurse or a Parent wanting to learn, Revive CPR can reduce the time it takes to get certified and make it easy for any schedule. Businesses can make appointments for employees. |
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At Steamboat Chiropractic Health and Wellness Clinic we believe that your health comes first and it takes education and personal goals to reach optimal health. Dr. Korinne has extensive training in gentle and specific adjustments to the spine. |
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Ty's Pit Stop is located on Lingle, WY's Main Street. They offer gas, assorted food, and beverages perfect for road trips. |
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Western Material Handling, with three locations, offers exclusive forklift models. They have over 150 forklifts in stock at our three locations. Training on products are available. Talk to us before buying a new forklift anywhere else! |
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Wagner's Floral is owned and operated by sisters DeAnna and Courtney. We specialize in floral arrangements but also offer plants, candy bouquets & gifts. |
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28th Avenue Dance Studio
307 Realty Professionals
A&C Sheet Metal
AJ's Soda Shop
America's Best Value Inn
Arrowhead Candy, LLC
Asmus Auto Sales
Autumn Pine Construction
Baker & Associates
Bear Creek Creations Bakery
Bee Chilled
Bloedorn Lumber Yard
Blueline Property Management (High Plains Apt)
Body Workz
Bomgaars
Bread Doctor
Caylor & Genz
Cellular Plus Verizon
Century 21 Valley Realty
Cherry Creek Metals
Chris Ouzts, CPA
Colonial Life - Seth Kostur
Connie English Coaching, LLC
Cottonwood Catering
Cottonwood Construction
Cottonwood Country Club
Cottonwood Farm
Country Duchess
Cowboy AG Finance, LLC
Crafty - 1 Heating
Dana Cole & Company
Deines Irrigation
Diamond B Reality
Dinklage Feed Yard
Dr. Taryn Kilty
Dunne Inspection Services, LLC
Dyecrest Farms
Eastern Wyoming Eye Clinic
Eddington & Sturgeon Law Offices
Edward Jones - Misty Kaufman
Edward Jones - Sam Wagner
Ellis Harvest Home
Emporium Restaurant
Equity Staffing Group
Farm Credit Services of America
Farm Girls Boutique
First American Title
Frank Parts Company
Gary's Gun Shop
Goshen County 2-Shot Goose Hunt
Goshen County Fair Association
Goshen Veterinary Clinic
Griggs Family Dental
Gro Business Solutions
Guth 1st
GW Mechanical Inc.
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Health With Liz
Hot Tamn's
J & J Ochsner Livestock
Java Jar
Jordening American National Insurance
Julie Nighswonger
Kelley Integrity Safety Solutions
Kenda Knudsen, CPA
Leitheads
Lingle Fort Laramie Conservation District
Long's Excavation and Construction
Lujan Cleaning Service
Marie's Tortillas Frescas
Matt & Sophie Moore
McDonald's
McNamee Auction Company
Miller Cattle & Feed Yard
Natures Composites (RRM Composites)
Newman Ranch
North Platte Physical Therapy
Off the Hook
Oliver's Real Estate
Olson Tire Company
Open Barrel
Orbis Advantage INC
Orr Alignment & Lube
Patrick Brothers
Peak Wellness Center
Pieper & Marsh Family Dentistry, P.C
Premier Bone and Joint
Premier Properties
Print Express
Quality Automotive
Richardson Insurance
Rutt Commercial Properties
Sew Addicting
Simplot Grower Solutions
South Goshen Conservation District
State Farm - Mike Rafferty
Steamboat Chiropractic Health & Wellness
Subway
TDS Collection Service
Tea Kettle Ranch Bed & Breakfast
Timber Line Electric
Titan Machinery (Horizon's West)
Todd Peterson
Torrington Office Supply
Torrington Vision Clinic, PC
Tri-County Coors
Ty's Pitstop
Valley Motor Supply
Wagner's Floral
Wagons West Realty
Ward Trenching
Wattle & Daub Contractors
Webb Orthodontics
Weisshaar and Associates
Western Material Handling Wyoming
Windmill Realty
Wyoming Child & Family Development
Wyoming Community Gas
Wyoming Department of Workforce Services - Torrington
Wyoming Goose Nest
Wyoming Medium Correctional Institution
Wyoming Wellness Center, LLC
Wyoming Winds Counseling
XESI Document Solution
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All Saints Episcopal Church
Bell Park Towers
Diversified Services Inc
Elks Lodge
First Baptist Church
First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church
Fort Laramie Historical Association
Golden Manor Inc [Golden Homes Inc]
Goshen Community Theatre
Goshen County 4-H Council
Goshen County Historical Society
Goshen County Library
Goshen County Quilters
Goshen County Senior Friendship Center
Goshen County Task Force
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Goshen Help
Gracie's Promise
Historic Jay Em on the Rawhide
Kiwanis of Goshen County
Moose Lodge
North Hills Baptist Church
Saint Joseph Children's Home
Sonrise Church
Southeastern Wyoming Art Association
Torrington Elks Lodge #1726
Torrington Rotary Club
Travis Snow Post #5 American Legion
University of Wyoming/Manufacturing Works
Valley Christian School
Western Plains Historic Preservation Assoc.
Wyoming Cancer Resource Center
Wyoming Child and Family Development
Wyoming Health Fair
Yoder Volunteer Fire Department
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Allison Baker
Doug Mercer
Doug Ring
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