Business Support

SWEDA offers grant application assistance, educational and networking opportunities for businesses in Sweetwater County. We believe in the value of sustainable growth, which applies to both new and existing businesses. SWEDA strives to be the one-stop shop for both potential and existing businesses by offering professional development services, including;

Potential Business Assistance

• Provide a market analysis
• Provide location/site options
• Research and write grants to assist with costs
• Prepare community for growth
• Work with local government for ease of business

Economic Trends are updated monthly and will give you a snap shot view of the business climate in Sweetwater County. No matter what your needs are as a potential new business of Sweetwater County, SWEDA is a great resource for you! We will assist you with any question you have and we look forward to showing you what Sweetwater County has to offer your business!

Workforce Training

• Employee Training
• Business Training
• Write Workforce Training Grants

The Department of Workforce Services offers training funds that can provide up to $2,000 per year for you and each of your employees. If you add a new position the available amount jumps to $4,000. SWEDA will prepare your Training Fund applications and assist you through the grant reporting process. Please note: Applications must be submitted thirty (30) days prior to the training date, no exceptions.

Grant Assistance

• Business Grants
• Business Ready Community Grants
• Business Committed Grants
• Training Grants
• Community Development Block Grant
• Private Foundation Grants
• Brownfields Grant

SWEDA hosts conferences and workshops each year to discuss Community Development Block Grants (CBDG), Business Ready Community (BRC), and Community Facility Grant (CFP) and Energy Retrofit Grants, and topic specific workshops on economic development, infrastructure, collaborative community development, and other topics. These conferences and workshops assist SWEDA members in acquiring practical knowledge about programs and topics that can benefit Sweetwater County businesses.

Other Business Assistance

• Long term business planning
• Provide monthly economic trends/indicators
• Community Tours
• Planning & Zoning Assistance
• Business Conflict Resolution

Recruitment
SWEDA participates in Trade Shows and Business Fairs to recruit workforce and businesses to Sweetwater County.

Reference & Referral Service
Have a question on federal programs, state models, or need a document? Call SWEDA at 307-352-6874 for quick service.

Membership
Whether an individual or a business, you have the opportunity to contribute to the future of Sweetwater County by being a Member of SWEDA. Stay abreast of County happening and help SWEDA make a difference in your community.  Become a member today!

Your Membership supports the efforts of SWEDA including;

• Workforce Development
• Community and Business Education
• Grant Applications & Administration
• Technology Industry Partnerships
• Small Business Services
• Workforce Retention & Expansion
• Land & Building Site Selection
• Public & Private loan Consultation
• International Business Support
• Alternative Energy Partnerships
• Government Procurement
• Municipal & Government Liaison  

Please do not hesitate to call us with questions or requests for assistance. We also welcome your thoughts about what we can do to make Sweetwater County an even better place to call home for your business.

Membership Levels are based on the number of employees at each business.

Sponsorship
Sponsorships are available to members and non-members that wish to sponsor an overall SWEDA activity, including; trainings, guest speakers, scholarships, recognition banquet, events, etc. Sponsorships are a great way to get your business recognition through SWEDA’s marketing materials for the activity you sponsor, or to just show your support of SWEDA’s mission: to grow business and create jobs in Sweetwater County.

Main Street–Support for downtown businesses
The National Trust Main Street Center is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.  The Center is the nation's leader in downtown preservation-based revitalization, providing assistance, information, and leadership to grassroots-based organization around the country.

As a unique economic development tool, the Main Street Four-Point Approach is the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize downtown districts by leveraging local assets from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride.  This comprehensive strategy fosters incremental improvement in four broad areas:     

1. Design–Improving downtown's image by enhancing its appearance.
2. Economic Restructuring–Strengthening the existing economic base of downtown while diversifying it.
3. Organization–Building consensus and cooperation among the groups that play roles in the downtown.
4. Promotion– Marketing downtown's unique characteristics to shoppers, investors, new business, tourists and others.

Wyoming Main Street works in partnership with the National Main Street Center in order to provide information, technical assistance, research, and advocacy to communities interested in preserving and revitalizing their downtown districts. For more information about Wyoming Main Street Please visit www.wyomingmainstreet.org

Wyoming Main Street Program
214 West 15th Street?
Cheyenne, WY 82002?
tel. 307.777.2934
fax 307.777.2935


Rock Springs Main Street / Urban Renewal Agency
450 South Main Street
Rock Springs, WY 82901
PHONE:  307.352.1434
FAX: 307.352.1437
www.downtownrs.com


Green River Main Street
132 E. Flaming Gorge Way
Green River, WY 82935
Tel. 307-872-0562
fax 307-872-0563
www.greenrivermainstreet.org