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Geringer Appoints Wyoming Business Council
Wyoming has begun the process of restructuring its economic development programs. Nine state programs and boards will be transferred to the Wyoming Business Council by July 1. The Council, created by the legislature earlier this year, is a 15-member private sector board of directors that will direct economic development activities in Wyoming. Governor Jim Geringer announced the board appointments earlier this month.
Programs and boards designated to be transferred to the Council by July 1 include:
- Science, Technology and Energy Authority
- Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center's Industrial Advisory Board and Partner Steering Committee
- Agriculture promotion and marketing division of WY Dept. of Agriculture
- Division of Economic and Community Development in Dept. of Commerce
- Tourism and state marketing of Department of Commerce
- Economic and Development Stabilization Board
- Travel Commission
- Investment Fund Committee
- Small Business Development Centers Advisory Board
The Council's CEO and staff will operate a central office and several regional offices, and deliver economic and business development services at a local level across the state. The Council will focus on regional economies. In doing so, the Council will meet with local private and public leaders so that the regional offices will be tailored to the requirements and resources of the individual regions.
For more information, visit www.state.wy.us/ governor/press_releases/1998/april_1998/appbiz.html