The Garden State may be able to boast about the Boss and its great beaches but the Garden State has the least competitive tax code in the nation. That’s according to the 2017 State Business Tax Climate Index released by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation. The index is based on an analysis of each state’s tax code using over 100 [...]
Ever since the energy crisis of the 1970s, policymakers have worked toward U.S. energy independence. Today, that goal is in sight. (For background on the issue, check this article: http://ow.ly/10Ah86 .) It’s true that domestic energy production fluctuates from year to year—along with prices, jobs, and the energy sector—the general trend is toward greater independence, year after year. Here [...]
Swimming is ranked in the top five favorite activities for American families—and no wonder. Most of us have fond memories of summers spent at the municipal pool. But that’s not all, messing around in the water is actually great for our physical and mental health. (Read more about it here: http://ow.ly/10BiFF.) While many municipal swimming pools have gone the [...]
Lots of people dream about escaping their job to start their own business. It’s certainly not always the easiest choice, but it’s often immensely rewarding (check out this list to explore the positives: http://ow.ly/10Aq3q.) Here in Johnson County, WY, we actively encourage entrepreneurs—like Meseret Tegenu, a woman who founded a landscaping business here. Why? Because small businesses are the [...]
As the economy rounds the bend toward growth, many employers are struggling to recruit and retain skilled workers. (Want insight into recent trends? Check out this article: http://ow.ly/10xlqL.) Here in Wyoming, we’ve invested a lot of time and resources in efforts to match skilled job seekers with employers. In addition to training and other services, Our Department of Workforce [...]
By Site Selection Magazine Finding affordable energy is one of the most important factors in identifying and choosing the right site when a company is expanding or relocating — especially in the case of large industrial facilities. The electric power industry has seen significant changes in the last decade, with industrial electricity prices trending down due to the increase [...]
By Site Selection Magazine While no industry is immune to the forces of economic recession, some sectors hold up better than others. It’s knowing where and when to invest in them that make all the difference. That was the consensus of a panel of experts convened April 5 in San Diego for a frank discussion on “Developing Recession-Proof Industries” [...]
By Site Selection Magazine Wyoming has made substantial investments in education, workforce and infrastructure within the last year, and businesses are taking note. In August 2015, Tungsten Heavy Powder & Parts announced its China-based production operation planned to move to Laramie. The plant produces tungsten fragments and penetrators to be sold globally to military weapons and armament manufacturers. Former [...]
The thought of an academic competition may not typically drum up visions of welding and diesel engines. But that’s the theme this Friday and Saturday, when Gillette College hosts the Skills USA welding fabrications and diesel technology competitions. Both competitions require high school and college students to demonstrate hands-on skills through a series of practical tests, as well as [...]
Employers statewide are encouraged to attend the workplace safety and violence training seminars to be held this spring by the Wyoming Highway Patrol and Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. The three-and-a-half hour presentations will teach workers how to react in emergency situations. Participants will learn to understand their surroundings, develop an emergency action plan and follow their intuition. Courses will [...]