April 2025 Newsletter
Good morning Casper,
I am excited about the potential of golf season starting and even more excited about new opportunities on the horizon for Casper.
If you attended our Quarterly Cocktails, you know we hosted Radiant's leadership team last week to further support them in expansion and integration and connect them with our community. After endless meetings, site visits, and one impactful town hall gathering; their 350,000-square-foot campus is starting to grow roots in Natrona County.
We are excited to finally share more details and strategic plans with you as we genuinely believe this is a generational opportunity for Casper.
Don't miss our Radiant recap below, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.
I'll see all of you at our Quarterly Breakfast on April 17th at 7am at the Casper Country Club.
Sincerely,
Justin
Justin Farley
CEO | President
justin@advancecasper.com
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Nuclear in Natrona County: What Radiant's Nuclear Microreactor Manufacturing Facility Means for Wyoming (& You)
Over the last several months, as an Advance Casper member, you've likely heard us spark conversation around Radiant's interest in Natrona County for their one-of-a-kind, portable nuclear microreactors. However, after having the leadership team in Casper last week to meet with the community, we wanted to share not only more details behind the organizations potential 350,000-square-foot manufacturing facility; but what it means for you, your business, and our city.
For those of you who are new here or are catching up with the breaking news in economic development, allow us to introduce you. Radiant is a clean energy startup, based in El Segundo, California, reimagining the modern energy industry through their Kaleidos 1MW microreactors. These microreactors will be the world's first portable, zero-emissions power source that works anywhere. Making them ideal for replacing diesel generators in remote villages and providing resilient backup power for: hospitals, data centers, military installations, and more.
Over the last year, we've extended our concierge services to the Radiant team to not only support them in site selection and expansion; but to welcome them home to Wyoming. & last week we were honored to host them as they shared their innovative process, strategic plan, and estimated economic impact locally.
A few key takeaways:
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Radiant is looking forward to building their 70+ acre property just north of Bar Nunn in 2026, and partnering with Wyoming to revitalize the American nuclear industry.
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By 2035 Radiant and Advance Casper are projecting 150MM+ total capital invested to scale to 50+ Kaleidos units per year and 250 jobs created; from machinists and mechanical engineers to technicians, shipping and receiving clerks and more.
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The company boasts a 99.9% inherently safe reactor design that is significantly smaller than most other reactors. Moving forward they plan to store spent fuel in dry cask storage that is built to withstand water immersion, fires, high impact crashes and 30' drops. There has been zero injuries in over 25,000 shipments of spent nuclear fuel since the '60s.
- Radiant is on track to test its prototype reactor at Idaho National Laboratory in 2026. This will be the first fueled operation of a new reactor design in over 50 years.
- Radiant has raised $160MM in funding and already has 25+ reactors committed for production.
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When it comes to the Wyoming factory, Radiant would be committing to a multi-decade relationship with the community which means investing in local talent, organizations, education, and events.
In conclusion, Advance Casper sees this as a generational opportunity, and we hope as our valued partner that you do too. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions.
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Advance Casper Quarterly Breakfast | April 17th @ 7am
You're invited to our Quarterly Breakfast on Thursday, April 17th at 7:00am at the Casper Country Club. Come together with the Casper business community over breakfast while we hear from Carter Napier City of Casper Manager; and Justin Farley CEO/President Advance Casper.
All members are welcome to bring a plus one who is just as invested in Casper's growth as we are. To save your spot please send Chanel, our Operations Manager, your RSVP through email at chanel@advancecasper.com. See you there!
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Vote on Oil City's Top Dog | Now - April 20th
Oil City News, Fly Casper Alliance, Frontier Brewing, Visit Casper and Advance Casper are sniffing out Oil City’s TOP DOG.
Voting is now open for Casper to decide which pup soars above the rest! Vote as many times as you like (once per hour) for the price of a $1 donation. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday, April 20th. Prizes will be awarded on Saturday, April 26th at Casper College Night at Frontier Brewing.
Prizes will include: a Frontier beer named & packaged after the winning dog, an Urban Tails Package, a full groom and haircut from Elite Mobile Grooming, an Unleashed Dog Bakery gift basket, and so much more.
Proceeds go to Fly Casper Alliance Scholarship for Casper College Aviation students!
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Easter Cardmaking Workshop | April 5 @ 2pm
Put some hop in your holiday with a handmade touch. Join the Natrona County Library on Saturday, April 5, at 2 PM for an Easter Cardmaking Workshop where creativity is in full bloom. The library will provide everything you need - paper, embellishments, inspiration - you bring the creativity.
Whether you're crafting a heartfelt message for a loved one or just enjoying the process, this workshop is a great way to celebrate the season. This free event is for adults ages 18 and up, but registration is required to guarantee your spot.
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The College Tour: Casper College Episode Premier | April 7 @ 5pm
The premiere of the Casper College edition of “The College Tour” will be held at the Wheeler Concert Hall on Monday, April 7. Festivities will begin with an Oscar-worthy red carpet session at 5 p.m. to showcase the student stars in photos. At 6 p.m., the students will offer a short question and answer session about their experience including auditions, writing scripts, and filming. Various fun refreshments will be available, including cupcakes and different flavored popcorn. The lively evening will conclude at 7 p.m.
The College Tour is a TV series created by multi-award-winning producers, including host Alex Boylan, who won CBS’s “Amazing Race” when he was 23. Boylan has hosted a variety of shows, including as Rachel Ray’s sidekick hosting “Rach to the Rescue” for her syndicated talk Casper College show. Boylan received an Emmy nomination for “The Steve Harvey Show,” two Webby awards for Best Web Show for “Around the World for Free,” and an ADRIAN Award for “DreamJobbing".
“The College Tour” episode featuring Casper College will debut on April 7, 2025 on Amazon Prime Video.
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Casper Area Young Professionals | April 10 @ 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join the second quarterly Casper Area Young Professionals Meeting on April 10th from 5:30-6:30pm at Frontier Brewing Company!
Agenda:
- 5:30-6pm: Check-in & enjoy some structured networking opportunities with other young professionals in the Casper area.
- 6-6:20pm: 'Conversations with a Community Leader: Shawn Houck' - Local business owner & DDA Board Member Shawn Houck will speak to his experience growing from a young professional to a current leader in our community. If you want to know what it's like to own, operate, or scale a business here in Casper, or how to be more involved in our community, bring questions and engage in conversation!
- 6:20:6:30pm: Closing remarks, feedback, and updates on future meetings.
Afterwards, feel free to stay and keep the conversations going!
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Easter Brunch at OBC | April 20 @ 9am - 1pm
Spring is officially here and that means Easter is just around the corner! Book your Easter Reservations at Occasions by Cory | 303 S Wolcott TODAY to enjoy divine drink specials, elevated dishes and housemade sweets. Adults brunch for $34.95 and kids for $14.95.
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Casper College Spring Job Fair | April 22 @ 1pm - 5pm
Please join Casper College, the Department of Workforce Services and Natrona County School District for our Spring Job Fair! This event will feature employers from over 60 companies with current job openings here in Casper and/or within the state of Wyoming.
This event is geared towards full-time, part-time, and seasonal work. The event is open to high school students, college students and all job seekers in Casper’s community.
The Fair is free for all job seekers. Bring copies of your updated resume to hand out to employers. Also plan to leave a good impression by dressing as though you were attending an interview. It is possible that some employers may want to conduct an interview on the spot.
If you need assistance with your resume please contact a Career Services Advisor by calling the Casper College Student Success Center at 307-268-2089 or by emailing careerservices@caspercollege.edu.
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