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Making the Most of Online or In-Person Government Matchmaking Events
“Government matchmaking” means meeting one-on-one with government agencies or prime contractors to hear their forecasts, what they expect to buy, challenges in filling their needs, and how they buy. To maximize your opportunity during these events, here are a few tips for businesses to prepare effectively for your matchmaking event.
WE’RE HIRING – REGIONAL DIRECTOR – FREMONT AND TETON COUNTIES
The Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network seeks a regional director to provide educational business advising, leadership, vision, and oversight for the West Central region of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network. The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a statewide program at the University of Wyoming that offers technical assistance to Wyoming businesses and entrepreneurs who want to maximize their potential for success. The West Central Wyoming office is located in Riverton and serves Fremont and Teton Counties.
Generative AI: Your Digital Sidekick in Business
Artificial intelligence can seem like an overwhelming, complicated topic. Nearly every day there’s news about companies like Google and Microsoft investing in AI or incorporating AI tools into their daily operations, but there’s little information out there for...
Happy Holidays with Gratitude to our Firefighters and our Government Contracting Clients!
Kaden Sanderson with Drop Tyne Services LLC out of Dubois turned a common childhood interest in moving dirt into a full-time career. As a lineman in Dubois for four years, Sanderson worked four days a week. Being the busy body that he is, he started side gigging on...
Things to be Aware of in the Event of a Government Shutdown Beginning November 17, 2023
While a government shutdown on October 1 was averted, that stop-gap funding bill was temporary. Read or for things to be aware of as government shutdowns are always a possibility in a politically divided country.
UW’s Wyoming SBDC Network Awarded SBA Cybersecurity Grant
The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network at the University of Wyoming is one of six nationwide to receive the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program. Awardees are all state entities that will assist small businesses in advancing cybersecurity infrastructure and mitigating cyber threats.
Success Story: Jackson Hole Mobile Massage
The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is proud to announce that Amanda Martin, owner of Jackson Hole Mobile Massage has been awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Spirit of Wyoming Award.
The Spirit of Wyoming Award is presented annually to a small business that embodies Wyoming’s spirit of toughness, perseverance, and community involvement. Martin’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, the longevity of her business, and her community involvement made her the obvious choice for this prestigious award.
Wyoming Small Business Person of the Year for 2022
From a U.S. Small Business Administration news release for Wyoming Small Business Person of the Year for 2022: Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced this year’s Small Business Person of the Year winners –...
Celebrate SBDC Day on March 16th
SBDC Day 2022 SBDC Day is a national, collective proclamation of the impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have on the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers – America’s small businesses. SBDC Day unites the nearly 1,000 SBDC...