Progress Program – Torrington Rotary Club
June 28, 2022 Scott Prusia GED Board President; Nate Hibben Rotary President; Jeff Jones GED Vice-President and Rotarian; Al Meloni GED Secretary/Treasurer and Rotarian; Brett Malm Rotary Past-President; Brayden Connour GED CEO and John Hansen, Rotarian. Torrington, WY --- Goshen Economic Development awarded the Torrington Rotary Club with a Progress Program grant in the amount of $5,000 to help offset the cost of a new Audio/Video system upgrade at the Cottonwood Country Club, where Rotary meetings are held weekly. The system currently in use is antiquated and was in need of an upgrade to better serve members and the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
