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Website : www.greenriverfutures.com
Contact :
Executive Director
Green River
Futures, Inc.
P.O. Box 130
Green River, WY
82935
Phone :
(307)871-1941 Mobile (preferred)
(307)875-4509 Office
Fax :
(307)875-4514
email
new information pending
Biographic Profile
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Geographic
area served Green River Futures supports
business development in the Green River, Wyoming area, located along
Interstate 80 (I-80) and the Union Pacific railroad near Rock Springs in
Sweetwater County. The area is less than 3 hours (about 140 miles)
east of Salt Lake City, Utah and 6 hours from Denver. |
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any common information challenges Executives and their advisors may be unaware of the level of business in
this region of Wyoming, perceiving it as a highway stop between the Great
Plains and west coast, close to spectacular mountain scenery and many recreation destinations. Successful
tourism promotion of the "Cowboy State" can cause businesspeople to overlook
the industrial development and potential of locations such as Green River.
Green River has fairly low unemployment, but can attract
talent from nearby areas such as Rock Springs, and initiatives are in
progress to attract more residents to the area. Unemployment has been
driven down by factors such as the recent oil and natural gas industry boom
in Wyoming.
The area has several large companies refining the fine chemical for soda ash used in
glass production and products such as baking soda. These companies
have generally been operating in the area since the 1970's. The
community is looking to diversify the business base beyond this successful
industry cluster, in addition to the potential for increased retail and
hospitality operations along Interstate 80. |
Highlights of recent
developments of interest to investors
- A recent focus of activity has been
residential
construction, including both single family and multi-family housing
such as
restricted income apartments as well as a
senior
assisted living facility and recreation center. Given the low
unemployment of the area, there is probably good potential for residential
developments and workforce growth.
- In January 2006 plans were announced for a
new hotel
and restaurant along I-80. There may be additional hotel and
restaurant development potential in this area.
- Construction of a 12 lot
College Business Park suitable for technology, light manufacturing,
and medical services. Designed for 5,000 - 20,000 sq.ft. buildings.
Adjacent to Western Wyoming Community College, Green River Campus.
Managed by Green River Futures.
- Planned infrastructure extension to First Springs
Canyon adjacent to Interstate 80 to open commercial and retail area.
AmeriHost Inn announced development of hotel and small conference center
to open in 2006 as first tenant.
- Wyoming was recently ranked 7th most business friendly
state in the nation in the annual State Business Tax Climate Index of the
Tax Foundation
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Suggestions of other
information sources about the area See the
Community Profile tab on their website, and the
Area Links section for other websites with relevant content. The
Community Profile section includes ESRI demographic data and a study by
Buxton consultants for retail market analysis, among other resources.
Retailers : 2004 Buxton market research report - with community demographic patterns
Distribution Centers : A preliminary
distribution center feasibility assessment (download PDF report copy)
was prepared in May 2005 by the consulting firm of Carter & Burgess, which
specializes in the design of major distribution centers, including many in
the western US region
Contacts at
major employers in Green River, and other
companies in the area Union Pacific
information for Wyoming as part of their
map of US routes, and the business
contact for Wyoming in their national
Industrial Development Team |
| Scope of
investment support services offered Full range
of professional economic development services to support projects
- Leads
business assistance for potential investors in the area
- confidential site searches and land assembly
- information on
available sites and buildings
- one-stop local permit assistance
- building construction for lease or sale
- small business loan program
- close work with all state workforce and economic
development programs
Strong community leadership commitment to attract and grow
companies. |
Competitive advantages of
the area for potential investors
- No state corporate or personal income taxes
- community college campus by business park location;
very supportive, can tailor training programs for as few as 6
students
- excellent location on I-80 for
distribution and logistics; Union Pacific rail
- high levels of skilled workers; right to work state
- industrial base of several major employers - fine
chemicals, energy services, requiring reliable skilled workers and support
for 24x7 operations
- pre-employment and on-the-job training programs
- competitive broadband telecom services
- proximity to major tourism destinations and
recreational areas of the region
- low cost of living, good place to raise a family, rural
work ethic and values
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Types of
investment projects which may be attracted to this area
- Tax sensitive operations; no state corporate or
personal income tax
- Logistics projects; advantages of I-80 and rail
location for western US
- Operations requiring significant water resources for
production processes
- Service providers for energy-related and extractive
industries
- Light manufacturing by small, privately held firms
which value workforce loyalty and community support for business
development
- Software and technology firms seeking the advantages of
a location in this region, with quality of life benefits and strong
community support, away from the high costs and employee turnover of major
industry clusters
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Relationship Disclosure,
Date information provided
GUIDE Network
Survey reply on October 29, 2004, updated Feb 19, 2006
GUIDE Area Profile
or Area Report for additional information - NA
GUIDE Biographic
Profile about the contact - pending.
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| Other organizations
supporting direct investment in the area
Green River Futures works closely with :
Wyoming Business Council
- promotes investment in Wyoming
www.wyomingbusiness.org
- exhibitor at various trade shows for their target industry
sectors
Sweetwater County Economic Development Assn. www.sweda.net
Green River Chamber of Commerce
www.grchamber.com
City of Green River Urban Renewal Agency |
