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Western Wyoming Community College Expands Electrical and Instrumentation Program to Evanston
Sep 9 2024Students interested in the electrical and instrumentation field can register for a new course at the Western Wyoming Community College (Western) Evanston Outreach Center. The new class, ELTR 1505 - Electrical Assembly and Measure, is part of a brand new lab that has been developed to give students hands-on experience...
Wyoming’s First Nuclear Power Plant in Kemmerer Will Bring 250 Permanent Jobs to the Region
Aug 1 2024Throughout July, TerraPower hosted open houses where the public learned about its plans to build a Natrium™ nuclear power plant in the region. Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 will be located just south of Diamondville, about 45 minutes from Evanston. In the short run, this project will bring 1,600 construction...
Vote on the 1/2 Cent Tax on August 20 to Determine the Future of Economic Development Funding
Jul 24 2024Uinta County residents will make their voices heard on August 20 when they vote in the 2024 primary elections. One ballot initiative is the 1/2 Cent for Uinta County. If voters approve the measure, a half-cent will be added to sales receipts to fund economic development efforts in Uinta County.The...
Southwest Wyoming Off-Road Trails Brings Recreational Opportunities and Economic Benefits to Evanston
Jun 19 2024The Evanston Economic Development Organization (EDO) encourages residents to get involved in economic development if they want to make their vision of Uinta County a reality. Business owners, neighbors, and concerned citizens can have a voice in the future of Evanston and can suggest projects that will make this region...
Uinta County, Wyoming has a population of more than 20,000, with 12,000 of those residents living in Evanston. The city continues to evolve and grow as more people discover Wyoming and choose to move here. While these changes are exciting, they also come with uncomfortable growing pains. Currently, demand for...
Uinta County Economic Development Commission (UCEDC) is excited to celebrate Economic Development Week from May 6th to May 10th. Many business owners and residents know the value of economic development, but might not understand how they can contribute to this cause.“Economic development is key to building a vibrant and sustainable...
Wyoming has been the best-kept secret of nature lovers and hikers for years, but the team at Visit Evanston doesn’t want it to be a secret anymore. The organization will spend $300,000 in 2024 to attract visitors to the region, encouraging them to stay, play, and relax in Evanston. “Tourism...
One of the most critical components of Economic Development is affordable housing. In southwest Wyoming, the future is looking bright! Over the next five years, several high-profile construction projects are set to move forward. Just 40 miles north of town, the nation's first advanced nuclear reactor will be constructed by...