Business Counseling & Training ::

Business Counseling & Training
Experts are available to give one-on-one counseling to help business become more profitable.

Regional Directors
The Wyoming Business Council’s Regional Offices are designed to be the “first stop shops” to help clients seek the type of assistance they need. Contact your Regional Director.

Manufacturing-Works (formerly MAMTC)
Manufacturing-Works serves small and mid-sized manufacturers and technology companies in Wyoming by providing counseling, training and resources to help them grow. Visit www.manufacturing-works.com.

University of Wyoming Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
The Wyoming Small Business Development Center's mission is to strengthen Wyoming businesses and create economic growth by providing excellent management assistance, educational programs and helpful resources for Wyoming small businesses and entrepreneurs. The Wyoming Business Council has provided matching cash funds to secure federal funding for the Small Business Development Centers in Wyoming. In cooperation with the University of Wyoming, the Business Council believes the SBDC provides quality services assisting businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the state. Visit SBDC at wyomingentrepreneur.biz.

Overview of SBDC General Services

• Consulting: Personalized consulting services help entrepreneurs develop business plans, weed out problems, find capital, brainstorm strategies and propel businesses to a profitable future. SBDC consulting services are confidential and are offered free of charge.
• Training Programs: Workshops, courses and conferences (designed to provide information on specialized topics of interest to business owners) are affordable and conveniently located. An online university, SmallBizU™, has been added to the SBDC website to provide additional training resources to the small business community. SmallBizU™ is for individuals seeking thought-leadership. Designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small businesses, this online university seeks to instill formal business intelligence--the capacity to solve problems, meet challenges and create valued products. Access SmallBizU™ at wyomingentrepreneur.biz; search Online Classes.
• Referral Programs: The SBDC network is linked to programs throughout the state and the nation to put businesses in touch with appropriate resources.

Overview of SBDC Specialties:

• Business Valuation & Transition (buying or selling/transfer of ownership, buyouts, mergers and liquidation)
• eCommerce (website development and optimization)
• Financial Management (financial health checkups and help understanding financial reports)
• Government Contracting (doing business with the Government
• Management/HR (Core Four Coaching, Franklin Covey “7 Habits™ of Highly Effective People” training course and organizational development)
• Business Plans and Loan Packaging Assistance
• Marketing Research (primary and secondary)
• Marketing (materials, market plans, travel & tourism, etc.)
• Recordkeeping and Accounting Systems (manual and electronic)
• International Trade
• Legal Audits & Issues (help to identify areas of potential liability and preparing for professional legal services)
• Sustainable Business Practices
• And more…

State Office:
Diane Wolverton, State Director
1000 East University Avenue, Dept. 3922, Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307.766.3405; Toll Free in WY: 800.348.5194
Fax: 307.766.3406; Email: ddw@uwyo.edu

Region 1: Serving Sublette, Lincoln, Uinta and Sweetwater Counties
Mark Atkinson, Regional Director
1400 Dewar Drive, Suite 205-B, Rock Springs, WY 82901
Phone: 307.352.6894; Toll Free in WY: 800.348.5205
Fax: 307.352-6876; Email: matkins2@uwyo.edu

 Region 2: Serving Park, Big Horn, Washakie and Hot Springs Counties
Bruce Morse, Regional Director
143 South Bent Street, Suite A, Powell, WY 82435
Phone: 307.754.2139; Toll Free in WY: 800.383.0371
Fax: 307.754.0368; Email: bmorse1@uwyo.edu

Region 3: Serving Converse, Natrona, Niobrara and Platte Counties
Leonard Holler, Regional Director
300 South Wolcott Street, Suite 300, Casper, WY 82601
Phone: 307.234.6683; Toll Free in WY: 800.348.5207
Fax: 307.577.7014; Email: lholler@uwyo.edu

Cindy Unger, Business Counselor
300 South Wolcott Street, Suite 300, Casper, WY 82601
Phone: 307.234.6683; Toll Free in WY: 300.348.5207
Fax: 307.577.7014; Email: cindyu@uwyo.edu

Region 4: Serving Goshen, Laramie, Albany and Carbon Counties
Anya Petersen-Frey, Regional Director
1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007
Phone: 307.632.6141; Toll Free in WY: 800.348.5208
Fax: 307.632.6061; Email: apeter35@uwyo.edu

Jeremy Wilch, Business Counselor
1400 East College Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82007
Phone: 307.632.6142; Toll Free in WY: 800.348.5208
Fax: 307.632.6061; Email: jwilch@uwyo.edu

Region 5: Serving Sheridan, Johnson, Campbell, Crook and Weston Counties
Jill Kline, Regional Director
201 West Lakeway Road, Suite 1004, Gillette, WY 82718
Phone: 307.682.5232; Toll Free in WY: 888.956.6060
Fax: 307.686.5792; Email: jkline@uwyo.edu

Region 6: Serving Fremont and Teton Counties
Margie Rowell, Regional Director
213 West Main Street, Suite C, Riverton, WY 82501
Phone: 307.857.1174; Toll Free in WY: 800.969.8639
Fax: 307.857.0873; Email: mrowell@uwyo.edu