TORRINGTON CINEMAS – PROGRESS PROGRAM
June 13, 2022 Photo includes: Brayden Connour, CEO Goshen Economic Development; Marie Flanagan, Torrington Cinemas; Scott Prusia, President of Goshen Economic Development Board Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development (GED) presented Torrington Cinemas with a grant utilizing ¼ cent sales tax for economic development funding. The grant will be used to help offset the cost of repairing its projectors. After the theater purchase, the projectors were found in disrepair and needing work. Brandon and Marie Flanagan opened Torrington Cinemas at the end of March. GED is thankful the Flanagan’s reopened this staple of downtown Torrington. Goshen Economic Development – [...]
Economic Development: What We’ve Accomplished Together
The work we get to do here at Goshen Economic Development is possible only because we have generous neighbors like you! Each year that you’ve chosen to renew the ¼ penny sales tax, which funds our Progress Program, we’ve been able to put those collected funds to work—a total of $1.2 million, to be exact—right here in our community. For example, because we have neighbors like you: Landowners without a tractor have an affordable way to complete area seeding. Both the Lingle-Fort Laramie Conservation District and North Platte Valley Conservation District used their Progress Program [...]
How Goshen Economic Development Builds on Local Community Assets
We’ve been having a great time talking with you about Goshen Economic Development’s three main goals. So far, we’ve covered encouraging business growth and creating jobs; today, we’re wrapping it up with how we build on local community assets, and what that means for you! How Goshen Economic Development builds on local community assets Through this program, we’re able to reinvest ¼ penny sales tax funds back into Goshen County businesses and municipalities. (You can see our list of “Greatest Hits” projects here.) In addition to the Progress Program, we offer grant funding for a wide variety of eligible [...]
HOW GOSHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CREATES JOBS
April 2022 Last month, we told you all about how Goshen Economic Development encourages business growth. That’s one of our three primary goals, along with creating jobs and building on local community assets. This month, let’s talk about how we create jobs in Goshen County, and what that means for you! How Goshen Economic Development creates jobs Around here, we believe “Small Business is Big Business.” That’s why our top priority is the retention and expansion of our current local businesses! We know that helping new businesses find a home in Goshen County, or providing ways for existing businesses [...]
HOW GOSHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ENCOURAGES BUSINESS GROWTH
March 2022 Here at Goshen Economic Development, we’re focused on three main goals: Encourage business growth Create jobs Build on local community assets Today, we’re going to dive into goal #1 and explain what that means for you! How Goshen Economic Development encourages business growth As a business owner, finding funding to start up or expand can often be an intimidating hurdle to clear. One way we help is by providing business owners with information on business finance programs in Goshen County and local grants for which their business may qualify. We also work with Goshen County business owners [...]
DIVERSIFIED SERVICES, INC (DSI) – PROGRESS PROGRAM
February 24, 2022 Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development utilizing ¼ cent sales tax for economic development awarded funding to Diversified Services, Inc (DSI). The funding was used to purchase and install a new fire alarm system. DSI’s old system was riddled with issues, a new system was necessary for state compliance. DSI is a staple in the community with 44 employees that reside in Goshen County. Goshen Economic Development is happy to help our local non-profits like DSI, improve their facilities and keep their clients and employees safe. Goshen Economic Development – which includes Economic Development, the Goshen [...]
TOWN OF LINGLE – PROGRESS PROGRAM
February 23, 2022 Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development utilizing ¼ cent sales tax for economic development funds to help the Town of Lingle purchase a new Stryker stretcher for the Lingle Volunteer Fire Department and EMS. A new stretcher was needed as the old stretcher was 21 years old, worn, and uncomfortable for patients. The new stretcher has numerous features like hydraulic ran rise and drop, compatible with a 36” deck height vehicle, an oxygen bottle holder, steering lock and will make it easier to load and unload patients. This project not only benefits Lingle, but other Goshen [...]
4 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE GOSHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TEAM
February 2022 Happy new year from the Goshen Economic Development team! With new CEO Brayden leading the way, we’re looking forward to another successful year of encouraging business growth, creating jobs, and building on local community assets right here in Goshen County. In the spirit of the new year, we’re sharing four fun facts we bet you never “new” about our team. Did you know… CEO Brayden Connour is a proud University of Wyoming alum! He earned his dual bachelor's degrees in Finance and Ag Business. Go Pokes! Community Development Director [...]
GOSHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT’S GREATEST HITS (SO FAR)
January 2022 Over the years, Goshen Economic Development has enjoyed strong support from local businesses and industries, city government, and most importantly, the wonderful citizens of Goshen County. Thanks to continued voter approval of the ¼ penny sales tax (which funds our Progress Program), we’ve been able to invest $1.2 million in Goshen County businesses, non-profits, and municipalities! What do those investments look like, you might ask? Let’s take a look at the projects we consider our “greatest hits,” from the inception of the ¼ penny sales tax to now. Goshen Economic Development’s Greatest Hits Helping local businesses start [...]
