Energy Capital Economic Development

05/12/2026

Our CEO, Rusty Bell, joined Cowboy State Daily this morning to talk about the incredible potential for Campbell County to become a powerhouse in the manufacturing sector and the resurgence of the coal industry.

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake. Live weekdays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.Special guests include:Lauren C. Johnson, author 'The West Facade'Megan DegenfelderCici Oli...

04/16/2026

Our CEO, Rusty Bell, spoke with Cowboy State Daily about the incredible opportunities for development through co-using coal mine property and infrastructure. Creating win-win situations that allow our greatest legacy industry to thrive as well as diversifying our economic portfolio.

Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake. Live weekdays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.Special guests include:Rusty Bell, Energy Capital Economic Development Eric Paulson, Wyomin...

03/18/2026

It's National SBDC Day! Check out this article to learn how they help small business in Wyoming succeed. Then schedule your appointment with P.J. Burns, our regional director.

Celebrating entrepreneurs and advisors who drive our local economy.

01/06/2026

We are incredibly excited to have the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources at the Wyoming Innovation Center as they work to create innovative products in the coal industry!

Construction crews are assembling a field demonstration plant that will process up to 10 tons of coal per day into materials for roads, buildings, and…

12/18/2025

Thank you S&S Builders, LLC for the Christmas goodies.

12/02/2025

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11/20/2025

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Energy Capital Economic Development and Gillette College announced the winners of the 2025 Energy Capital StartUp Challenge on Tuesday, highlighting three ventures aiming to bring new ideas and economic diversification to northeast Wyoming. The announcement follows Pitch Night, he...

11/15/2025

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The spirit of entrepreneurship is alive in northeast Wyoming. On Tuesday, five up-and-coming businesspeople made their pitch in the third annual Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge.

11/14/2025

Congratulations to this year's 2025 Energy Capital Start-Up Challenge .
JR's Heating & Cooling , Hen Hub, and Stumpy's Speed Shop!

Stay tuned...these three new ventures are launching and we're here to help them grow!

Congrats to our 3 winners!

Hen Hub, JR's Heating and Cooling, and Stumpy's Speedshop proved to the judges that they have what it takes.

We can't wait to see how you grow!