NEW opportunities… NEW advantages…

Wyoming is ranked #2 among states for business startups in 2015 (Kauffman Index). Find out why entrepreneurs love our state!

Our back yard is 1.1 million-acres

 Johnson County, Wyoming is the gateway to Bighorn National Forest—the last, great wilderness area of the frontier. Find out how you can turn your passion for the outdoors into your livelihood.

Energy Capital of the Nation

Campbell County, Wyoming supplies the nation with a third of its coal - as well as oil, methane, and cutting-edge new-energy technology. Can we help power your business, too?

Heritage Meets High-Tech

Sure, Sheridan County, Wyoming has its storied history. But did you know it's also home to some of Wyoming's most innovative tech companies? Click to learn more.

Welcome to NEW Opportunities

Northeast Wyoming (NEW) has unique advantages for expanding or relocating business like yours. Encompassing Campbell, Johnson, and Sheridan counties, our region boasts strategic connections to national and international markets, a skilled and high-quality workforce, a pro-business government and economy, and an enviable quality of life with safe streets, top-ranked schools, and exciting recreational opportunities.

We invite you to learn more about our region and our services on the following pages.

Growth Services

Move

Choosing a place for relocation involves a series of complex decisions. Our goal is to help make relocation as simple as possible.

Grow

By identifying common goals, leveraging synergies, and connecting entrepreneurs, we can build the collaborative base for a thriving regional economy.

Start

Our state and regional governments have created a variety of programs and incentives designed to assist entrepreneurs to succeed.

Resources

A range of programs, information, resources, and support is available in northeastern Wyoming for entrepreneurs like you.

Partners

Our Team

David Simonsen
CEO, JOCOFirst

Economic Development Institute graduate. Facilitate business start-up, retention, expansion, and...

Robert Briggs
Planning and Economic Development Director, City of Sheridan, WY

Phil Christopherson
CEO, Energy Capital Economic Development

Phil is a Wyoming native and has lived in the...

Quality of Life

Here in northeastern Wyoming, we’ve carefully preserved our historic homes and businesses—they make for delightful, walkable, thriving downtowns!

History & Heritage

Hiking, snowmobiling, horse-back riding… Hunting, camping, or fly-fishing… Why choose? Here in northeastern Wyoming, the Bighorn National Forest keeps us busy all year round.

The Great Outdoors

We like to enjoy our northeast Wyoming lifestyle for a long time, which is why we have healthcare facilities boasting the latest medical technology, a regional veteran's health care center. It doesn't hurt that our air quality is almost 7 points higher than the national average!

Happy and Healthy

Feel like taking in a Broadway performance? Or maybe a rodeo is more to your liking. You’ll find both in northeastern Wyoming.

Big-City Entertainment

Sheridan County is home to four US Department of Education blue ribbon elementary schools and one blue ribbon high school. Sheridan County’s Big Horn High School was ranked in the top ten in the state by US News & World Report.

Blue Ribbon Schools

Here in northeastern Wyoming, summertime is full of street festivals, art crawls, and other outdoor entertainment. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with all the great events!

Fun's Sake

New By Numbers

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state to start a business Learn More

Best

education system among Western state Learn More

Best

state to retire Learn More

Most

business-friendly tax climate Learn More

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Get In Touch

To learn more about available sites, call our main office (307.425.1007), email Dave or Krista, or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

To learn more about existing businesses in the region, call our main office at below number, email Dave for Buffalo, Phil for Gillette, Robert for Sheridan, or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.