The WBC Board will meet on Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn (1150 N Poplar St; Casper, WY 82601), beginning at 8 a.m. The Board also will convene a public work session the previous afternoon, May 7, starting at noon at the same location.

BRC projects being considered at the May 8 meeting:

Planning Grant – Economic Development Comprehensive Master Plan

• The Town of Mountain View is requesting a $75,000 planning grant to develop an economic development plan outlining a long-term vision and goals for economic growth.

Planning Grant – Wind River Indian Reservation Data Center Feasibility Study

• ​Northern Arapaho Tribe is requesting a $50,000 planning grant to determine the feasibility of expansion of business activity in the technological industry on the Wind River Indian Reservation area.

Planning Grant – Economic Development Plan

• The Town of Ranchester is requesting a $75,000 planning grant to develop an economic development plan for the Town. The last planning document completed is approximately 15 years old.

Planning Grant – Economic Development Plan

• The Town of Wright is requesting a $100,000 planning grant to help identify potential current and future economic development opportunities for the community.

Public Work Session

The WBC Board of Directors and staff will hold a public work session on Tuesday, May 7, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the same location as the board meeting. The work session will include a deep dive into Building State Capability (BSC) with partners from the Harvard Kennedy School Building State Capability Team.