May is Here, Casper

UPDATE FROM OUR CEO

May 2024 Newsletter

Happy May, Casper,

I'd like to start out by saying thank you to all of you who joined us for our Quarterly Breakfast last month. It was a pleasure to not only hear from some of our most influential members; but to spend the morning gathered around our business community's finest.

Looking ahead, we’re hosting a Lunch & Learn in conjunction with BWXT Advance Technologies on May 7th 11:30am - 1:00pm at Occasions By Cory. The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) is working with BWXT Advance Technologies on a two/phase contract to assess the viability of deploying small-scale nuclear reactors within the state of Wyoming. The goal is to bolster Wyoming’s mining & extraction industries through carbon-free production of electricity and high temperature process heat.

Registration is free, but seats are filling up quickly! If you or a colleague are interested in learning more and joining us Tuesday, RSVP to wyoming@bwxt.com.

Finally, my favorite time of year has officially arrived, because the next time we will be together we will be golfing for breakfast at our 4th Annual Golf Scramble on July 26th. If you haven't already I highly suggest coming out swinging this summer, because the Advance Casper team may be hosting... but we're leaving NO mercy.

Until then please let us know if you have any questions or need anything.

Here's to rodeo, backyard BBQ's, & another lively Wyoming summer on the horizon!

Best,

Justin

Justin Farley

CEO | President

justin@advancecasper.com

NEW & NOTEWORTHY IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

1. The Lovely Lemon Juice Co. Set to Open New Location in Downtown Casper Early June

The Lovely Lemon Juice Co. has been operating in the Food for Thought building since June of 2022 and is now expanding into the historic Bishop Corner building on the corner of Wolcott and Midwest - 220 E Midwest. Anna and her crew are ecstatic to not only have a larger space, but to be a part of the downtown community.

They are working with several local businesses to turn the amazing space into the perfect home for Casper’s Juice Bar. However, despite their expansion and new roots, The Lovely Lemon will continue to serve: pure, raw, cold pressed juices, superfood smoothies, wellness shots, healthy bites and seasonal specialties.

The Lovely Lemon Juice Co.'s anticipated opening date is June 3rd. They're looking forward to their first summer of downtown events and continuing their mission of serving fresh, flavorful, cold pressed juices to positively impact the health of our community.

FOLLOW ALONG

2. Fly Casper Wants to Know Where You Get Your Local News & Events

Fly Casper Alliance is curious - as local visionaries and leaders in our city, what are your local sources for news & events? Let us know in our one question survey!

TAKE THE SURVEY

3. Congratulations to the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards Winners!

Last night the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Ebbies Awards, and we wanted to take a moment to recognize and congratulate this year's winners:

Community Partner: Mtn. West Technologies

Emerging Leader: Amanda Sewell

Chamber Spirit of the Year: Tammi Chappell

Large Business of the Year: Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters

Small Business of the Year: DeWitt Water

Member of the Year: Nate's Flowers

Organization of the Year: Central Wyo. Hospice & Transitions

Ambassador of the Year: Eric Lindamood

Congratulations to everyone who won and was nominated. We are honored to share and grow a community with all of you!

4. May is National Small Business Month!

May is finally here in the heart of Wyoming, and you know what that means? It's National Small Business Month! Let's take a moment to celebrate the backbone of our economy - the small businesses that bring vibrancy, innovation, and heart to our community every single day.

From our go-to coffee shops and spirited local boutique to family-owned restaurants and tech startups; small businesses are the lifeblood of our neighborhoods, driving growth, creating jobs, and fostering a sense of belonging.

This month, let's show our support by shopping small, dining local, and spreading the word about the incredible contributions small businesses make to our lives.

To all the passionate entrepreneurs, hardworking small business owners, and dedicated employees out there - thank you for your resilience, creativity, and unwavering commitment. Your dedication inspires us all.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Alliance Communication & Technologies

For the last eight years Alliance has not only transformed the local surveillance and security industry, but they have highly impacted the safety, well-being, and livability of the Casper community allowing them to expand immensely moving forward. We were honored to slow down with the owner, Matthew Smith, this month and learn more about the company's story, industry-leading solutions, and impact in Central Wyoming and beyond.

READ THE BLOG

UPCOMING ADVANCE

CASPER EVENTS

Lunch & Learn | May 7th 11:30am - 1:00pm

We’re hosting a Lunch & Learn in conjunction with BWXT Advance Technologies on May 7th from 11:30am - 1:00pm at Occasions By Cory!

The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) is working with BWXT Advance Technologies on a two/phase contract to assess the viability of deploying small-scale nuclear reactors within the state of Wyoming. The goal is to bolster Wyoming’s mining & extraction industries through carbon-free production of electricity and high temperature process heat. Under this project BWXT will identity areas within the existing supply chain that can assist with reactor component manufacturing and support reactor deployment. We’re looking for: material handling, machining, fabrication, manufactured products, heavy equipment and more!

To learn more and join us, RSVP to wyoming@bwxt.com. Registration is free & seating is limited!

RSVP

4th Annual Golf Scramble | July 26th 8:00am

Save the date and hit the course with us for our 5th Annual Golf Scramble on Friday, July 26th at Three Crowns Golf Club. Check in starts at 8:00am with tee off at 9:00am. Lunch to follow!

Contact Chanel for more information on signing up your team and sponsorship.

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