University of Wyoming/General Electric Coal Gasification Chooses Cheyenne

The University of Wyoming and General Electric announced today that the partnership they had formed making Wyoming coal viable for decades will be located in Cheyenne. A $100,000,000 – $120,000,000 coal gasification research center has the potential to open up new markets and provide a cleaner burning process. In other words, Wyoming had the foresight […]

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Architectural Design Team Selected for NCAR Supercomputing Center

BOULDER–The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and its managing organization, the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), announced today the selection of an architectural design team for a supercomputing center dedicated to advancing scientists’ understanding of climate, weather, and other Earth and atmospheric processes. “We are pleased to be moving forward on this world-class, […]

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German Robotics Company Opens U.S. Office in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE – Vulkan Technic, GmbH, a German company, signed agreements with Cheyenne LEADS on Thursday, 8 January officially initiating the company’s presence in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Vulkan’s Cheyenne facility will be the company’s first in North America. Gregor Trierscheid, manager for North American Operations, is happy to relocate himself and to expand the company to the […]

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Cheyenne, Wyoming Ranked #3 Tax-Friendly City in US

January 2009 – From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine Choosing a new place to live can be a difficult decision, whether you’re single, are new parents or are nearing retirement. Housing costs, living expenses and taxes often come into play as deciding factors. We can bring you some help on the tax issue, with this list […]

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Sutherland Promoted to Vice President

The Board of Directors, at its June meeting, voted to appoint Scott Sutherland as Vice President of Cheyenne LEADS. Scott has been serving as Business Development Director since September. The Vice President of LEADS answers directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Randy Bruns and has additional corporate authority, as prescribed by LEADS’ by-laws. “I am […]

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Laramie County Library System named 2008 Library of the Year

Krista Rafanello, Marketing Manager RBI Publishing Group (646) 746-6420 [email protected]  New York, NY, June 7, 2008— It is no accident that more than 80 percent of the residents that Laramie County Library System (LCLS) serves have library cards. Cutting-edge technology, a newly constructed building, highly effective publicity, dedicated staff, exemplary service to the city of […]

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Wyoming economy ranked fourth

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) first economic ranking of all 50 states, Wyoming, with no income, business, or estate taxes, low debt, recent tax cuts, and “right-to-work” status was ranked as the 4th best state in the country. The report, RICH STATES, POOR STATES: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index, was […]

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Cheyenne LEADS Hires Director of Business Development

Scott Sutherland was recently hired as Cheyenne LEADS’ Director of Business Development. His first day in the LEADS’ office was September 19. Sutherland comes from Torrington, Wyoming with a substantial background in economic development. He has served on the Federal Home Loan Bank Board of Directors in rural housing and economic development and for the […]

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Wyoming gets an A on Economic Growth Index

CHEYENNE- A new report from the Business Council of New York State Inc. gives states marks on a series of economic growth indicators spanning a decade. For the statewide index, the letter grade is based on the number of categories for which the state matched or exceeded the rest of the nation. In other words, […]

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REX Stores Build in Cheyenne Business Parkway

Once again, the theory that one person can truly make a positive impact on the community became a reality. Because of an individual’s referral of a possible new business prospect, Cheyenne has another business. In August 1995, advertising executive Scott Walker of the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle learned that REX Stores Corporation needed a site for a […]

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