We all need a little help sometimes. The Chamber has assembled this list of resources, experts, and advisors to help you start, grow, improve, or buy or sell your business. If you are successful, it benefits the entire community! And most of these resources and services are free of charge to Wyoming businesses and residents.
Local Government
City of
City statutes, zoning, building codes and permits.
City Hall
55 Grinnell Plaza
(307) 674-6483
County statutes, zoning, building codes and permits.
Business Development and Support
Brainstorming, networking, information, and resources.
(307) 672-2485
www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org
Forward
Fostering economic and business development in the community, with a primary focus currently on manufacturing and technology. Available to help in identifying and connecting to local and state business resources. Can also assist in addressing workforce needs, marketing, and business planning.
Contact: Jay Stender
1981 Double Eagle Drive - Unit A
(307) 673-8004
Loans and grants, financial tools, energy audits. Information and advice on business permitting, business relocation, commercial real estate, co-op advertising, co-op marketing, and developing business-ready sites and buildings.
Contact: Dave Spencer, Northeast Region
201
(307) 689-1320
Wyoming Entreprenuer
A network of three programs from the University of Wyoming: Small Business Development Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and Market Research Center. Offering consulting support in areas such as selling to the government, business plans, marketing plans, financial health checkups, business valuation, eCommerce, succession planning, international trade, tourism marketing, market research, business ethics, social media, and QuickBooks.
Contact: Susan Jerke
2001 W. Lakeway Road - Ste. D
Gillette, WY 82718
(307) 682-5232
Center for a Vital Community
Opportunities to strengthen community resources through training, collaboration, and sharing of information. Primary focus is nonprofit organizations.
(307) 674-6446, Ext. 4201
Manufacturing-Works
Technical and business assistance to manufacturers and technical-oriented businesses, at their location.
Contact: Matthew Melinkovich
Gillette, WY 82718
SCORE
Confidential counseling and low-cost workshop services. Learn to write a business plan, apply for a loan, hone your management skills, and become a more confident small business owner.
(307) 261-6529
Direct and guaranteed loans for expansion and preservation of jobs in rural communities; grants to finance the development of small and emerging private business
Contact: Debra Anderson
(307) 672-5820, Ext. 4
www.rurdev.usda.gov/wy/rbcs.htm
Training, counseling, financial assistance for small businesses.
Contact: Stephen E. Parker
Wyoming District Office
(307) 261-6506
Assistance with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licenses.
Contact: Davona Douglass
(307) 766-2520
Helping innovative tech-based small businesses in
Contact: Kelly Haigler Cornish
(866) 703-3280
Wyoming Women's Business Center
Help for current and prospective women business owners.
Contact: Rosemary Bratton
(888) 524-1947
Federal and State Legislation / Regulations / Information
Department of Labor Employment Laws
Department of Labor Employer Resources
To help you, as an employer, understand which Department of Labor laws apply to your business.
www.dol.gov/dol/audience/aud-employers
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Regulations, compliance, statistics, grants, recordkeeping.
Workers' Safety and Compensation Division - Employer Services
(307) 673-1987
kgrant1@state.wy.us
Poster Requirements for Small Business and Other Employers
www.dol.gov/osbp/sbrefa/poster/matrix
IRS Tax Information for Businesses
Includes information for corporations, charities, and non-profits, international businesses, partnerships, small business, and self-employed. Most IRS forms also available.
(307) 672-2788
Wyoming State Sales Tax
Setting up state sales tax reporting, and general information about the applicability of the Wyoming sales tax.
Contact: Mike Romanjenko
303 S. Main St.
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 674-8559
Government Contracts
General Services Administration contracts for billions of dollars worth of products and services for federal agencies.
Programs, procedures, how-to information on patients, trademarks, and intellectual property.
General Business Information
Business Know-How
Articles of various aspects of business operations. www.businessknow.com
Entrepreneur.com
Articles on starting a business, franchises, marketing, management, and an "Ask the Expert" section. www.entrepreneur.com
Online Business Advisor
Forums, tips, articles on managing people, sales management, profit enhancement, marketing, strategic planning, customer service, and a host of other business and management related topics.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
"Toolkit" articles of information for small businesses. www.uschambersmallbusinessnation.com (click on Toolkits on the top bar)