Business Resources in Evanston
Wyoming businesses and Salt Lake City businesses are attracted to the support provided in Evanston, along with the availability of affordable commercial properties. Those searching for Wyoming commercial properties find that Evanston offers the best of both worlds – Wyoming affordability with Salt Lake City access.
Evanston Business Growth
Businesses in Evanston have had a 6.65 percent growth rate from 2016 to today. Companies receive support and have the infrastructure set in place to continue to grow. The Evanston and Uinta County work hard to stay connected to all local assistance programs and are available to help with business relocation, new building development or small business real estate. Local incentive programs are available and the community benefits from having an Opportunity Zone. When working with Evanston and the Uinta County you will receive some of the following:
- Site Selection Support
- Finances are available to help with infrastructure
- Connection to local banks engineers and developers is of utmost importance
- Liaison with the Wyoming Business Council and the resources they provide
- Site grading, lot line adjustments, price negotiations and city funded utilities and road infrastructure for city and county owned properties
- Permitting support
- Access to revolving loan fund-Lincoln Uinta Revolving Loan Fund
- MoFi Financing
Wyoming Business Resources
At the state level there are additional business resources that can help businesses to reach into new markets, train their workforce and grow. These include:
State SLIB Grants
Trade Show and Market Expansion Grant
Trade Show and Market Expansion Grant
Apply for a Trade Show and Market Expansion Grant HERE
There's no better way to develop new markets, find interested buyers and draw attention to your products and services than meeting face-to-face with your customers.
We can help you display and sell at trade shows, network with sellers and industry experts, or travel to the market you're...
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Small Business Energy Audit/Retrofit Program
Small Business Energy Audit/Retrofit Program
Energy efficiency improvements are an often overlooked cost-effective opportunity for Wyoming’s small businesses, agricultural producers, nonprofits and local governments. The Wyoming Business Council, State Energy Office offers funding to entities pursuing energy audits and retrofits.
The program funds 75% of the cost of an energy audit and some energy efficiency improvements. When funding is available, the program can...
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Startup:Wyoming
Startup:Wyoming
The Wyoming Business Council offers programs and resources aimed at building Wyoming's entrepreneurial ecosystem and fostering connectivity. The programs are an outcome of economic diversification legislation passed in 2018.
SBIR Matching Program
If you check all the boxes, apply HERE
SBIR Phase I and II Matching Program
Matching funds for Wyoming companies who receive federal funds through the Small Business...
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Workforce Development Assistance
Workforce Development
One of the most difficult issues facing a company trying to expand its services and workforce is the overwhelming cost associated with hiring and training a workforce during the start-up phase of the expansion.
The Wyoming Workforce Development Training Fund can help a growing Wyoming business, or a business seeking to relocate to Wyoming, by deferring much of the training costs...
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Business Licensing
Business Licensing
Every year, all businesses that are operated for a profit, associations, sole proprietorships, or corporations shall have a tax assessed, levied, and collected in the following amounts.
Employees Inside the City Limits
(including owners/managers)
Cost
1-5 employees
$50
6-15employees
$75
16+employees
$125
Renewals...
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Purchase a License
Purchasing a License
Who is Required to Purchase a License?
All companies or professions having offices or locations within the City limits
All companies or professions having offices or locations outside the City limits, but conducting business within the City
General contractors and sub-contractors
Electrical contractors are required to hold a State Electrical Contractor’s license
Child care providers...
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2020 Business License Application
Planning and Engineering must be contacted for all new businesses, change in ownership or change in location prior to approval for a City Business License. Planning and Engineering can be contacted at 307-783-6470.
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