Economic Development Brochure
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LanderREAL. WESTERN. SPIRIT. Live & Work Where Community You Play Lander is home to a remarkable Have you ever * diversity of people. Here you * wondered how it will find cowboys, climbers, young would be to live in one families, Native Americans, college of “America’s Top Small students, retirees, and visitors enjoying Towns”? Would you like themselves and the simplest pleasures to live and work where of small-town living. The community you can play? If your is vibrant and growing. City Park is answer to these questions shaded by stately cottonwoods and is yes, then you might want has tennis courts, ball National Geographic fields and an elaborate to consider moving to one Adventure Magazine the best small towns in playground. America: Lander, Wyoming. The community is 50 Next Great Adventure Towns served by a modern, Several nationwide magazines Lander a “Hot Bargain” where full-service hospital, have recognized Lander as a great “Stetsons meet Birkenstocks.” place to live and recreate. Check a well-regarded out what they have to say in the public school Sunset Magazine sidebar on the right and you will system, and access 20 Best Small Towns quickly realize the quality of life to all the public infra- in Lander. structure necessary to Lander has a sense of connectedness support business where people commute less, start-up, relocation know their neighbors and follow and expansion. their passions. Our Businesses Outside Magazine Best Small Towns Our community takes pride in * supporting small businesses as Rodeo hearts and adventure souls demonstrated by our picturesque Main Street where locally owned Fly Rod & Reel shops cater to all your needs. Some The Best in Undiscovered Fishing Lander Offers It All of our small businesses have grown into industry leaders – the National Where fisherman can choose from Lander is known for its Outdoor Leadership School, Eagle 626 lakes and reservoirs or 2,057 * recreational opportunities, Bronze Foundry, Wyoming Catholic miles of rivers and streams. entertainment, relaxation, scenic College, Fremont Motors Corporation, TruWest Magazine beauty, business opportunities and and Automation X just to name a few. just plain fun! Here you can enjoy Towns To Watch in 2009 breathtaking mountain vistas, clean Tax-friendly Lander has no shortage of air and water, a low crime rate, Western pride or tales to tell. friendly neighbors, and easy Wyoming’s tax- access to nearby national friendly financial SnoWest Magazine structure is one of forests and millions of acres #1 Snowmobile trail in the west of pristine wildlands to explore. the top-ranked in the This remarkable quality of life nation for delivering For the second year in a row the is why more and more people are the highest quality services for the number one snowmobile trail in discovering Lander as a place to lowest cost. the west. live, raise a family, start a business and or just enjoy life. 1 FRIENDLY BusinessSince 2003, Wyoming has ranked #1 Business Resources among all states for business-friendly WYOMING BUSINESS COUNCIL taxation by the Tax Foundation’s State Offers a wide variety of services and Business Tax Climate Index. The state funding programs for businesses: and the town of Lander offer a sup- portive atmosphere and tax structure Business Ready Community Grant for businesses to start, build and grow. and Loan Program – Provides up to Many businesses and organizations $3 million grants to construct publicly are recognizing the difference owned buildings and infrastructure. Wyoming incentives can make for Wyoming Partnership Challenge Loan their success. For example, in 2007 Program – The Wyoming Business Wyoming successfully attracted Council and local development the National Computer Center organizations partner to provide for Atmospheric Research Facility low-interest loans to local businesses. Incorporated in 2003, to the state to build the fastest Automation-X Corporation supercomputer in North America. For a complete list of Business Council is a leading global supplier programs and services, go to: Business Tax Incentive www.wyomingbusiness.org/, or call of automation technology the Regional Director, Wyoming Are you looking for business tax products for consumer, water Business Council 307-857-1155 incentives? Compare Wyoming’s and wastewater, safety and * tax rates to your state: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT security, transportation, 0% Personal Income Tax! TRAINING FUND and agricultural applications. 0% Corporate Income Tax! (www.wyomingworkforce.org/how/ 0% Grocery Tax! The company’s primary wdtfp.aspx) Provides training funds 4% Sales Tax for new and existing employees market is energy with a 2% Lodging Tax strong emphasis in oil and SMALL BUSINESS natural gas. From its Community Resources DEVELOPMENT CENTER (www.uwyo.edu/sbdc) Provides headquarters in Lander, The City of Lander’s Community development, financial, and business Automation-X currently * Resource Department can help plan expertise to new and current with your business needs and answer employs 31 individuals at businesses – Fremont County office local questions. Call 307-332-2870 contact is 800-969-8639. seven domestic offices and or email [email protected]. one international office. LANDER CHAMBER Lander Business Park OF COMMERCE According to Automation-X, (www.landerchamber.org) Provides The Lander Business Park local information and resources for Lander offers a “loyal, was established in 2006 with * businesses interested in the Lander diverse workforce that Wyoming Business Council funds area 800-433-0662. appreciates the benefits and is located on Lander Main Street. Currently, of working for a successful LEADER CORPORATION the park is home to the (www.leadercorporation.com) Leader company while living in a Atlantic City Credit Corporation is Lander’s Economic community with a high Union, Safeway and Development Organization. Leader Holiday Inn Express. quality of life.” was established in 1983 and was For more information Wyoming’s first private EDO. This call the Community organization continues to lead Resource Department Lander’s economic development 307-332-2870. into the future. For more info call 307-332-2870 or email [email protected] 2 OFLIFE among their favorite pastimes, and many say the mountains and deserts that surround the town are the pri- mary reason they choose to live here. Lander is seven miles from Sinks Canyon State Park. The canyon is best known for the Sinks and Rise of the Popo Agie River, where the river dis- appears into the mountainside and then mysteriously reappears a half-mile Lander: downstream in a large pool filled with Real. Western. Spirit. giant brown trout. You commonly see bighorn sheep and deer in Sinks Lander offers myriad community Canyon, and if you are lucky, you may * events, activities and services for spot an elusive mountain lion. Beverly and Monte Paddleford people of all interests. Additionally, first opened the foundry as a our cultural history, (see page 4), parks and recreation (see page 5), and family business in 1986 with the education system (see page 7), are dream of producing world-class well known throughout the state art and sculpture. Since that and the West. time, Eagle Bronze Foundry Our Climate has become the world’s largest producer of bronze monuments. Lander’s geography and mild * climate offers residents full Eagle Bronze Foundry has opportunity to enjoy the four seasons: expanded to 45 employees, • One of the least windiest cities Restaurants & Lodging opened foundaries in Mexico in continental U.S. (average 5.6 mph) Lander has a wide-range of quality and Italy and a new Eagle Bronze • Over 240 sunny days a year * restaurants and lodging. You can Gallery on Lander’s Main Street. eat pad thai, burritos, or sit outside on • Elevation of 5,357 feet The company is renowned for • 13.4” in precipitation annually a deck to enjoy a great American steak with locally brewed beer or a fresh quality and delivers fine art • 108” of snowfall annually green salad at one of the many casting to clients throughout • Average temperature in the venues found in town. Lander also the U.S., Canada, Japan, Europe July is 86 degrees has a number of quality motels known for their friendly ambiance and the Middle East. Safe Community and unique charm. Owner Monte Paddleford Lander’s crime rate is 15% below chose Lander because “we * the national average. Many families who move here indicate liked the access to the outdoors they feel Lander is a safe place to and the friendliness of the raise their children. people. Lander is one of those Outdoors special places where you can still make a deal on a handshake The Wind River Mountains * outside of Lander offer and you know everything is some of the best backpacking, going to be fine. We love fishing, climbing and hunting in this community.” North America. Nearly everyone in Lander lists outdoor recreation 3 HISTORY& CultureLander has evolved into a modern into time. Atlantic City is a great place community but the town retains the to stop and eat and enjoy the cool ambience of its colorful western past mountain air. You can also tour the and rich cultural legacy. Historic Carissa Gold Mine, which has recently been opened for visitors. Wind River Indian Reservation Children’s Museum Lander is a proud neighbor of The Lander Children’s Museum * the Wind River Reservation. The * offers a variety of hands-on reservation was created in 1868 and exhibits and a friendly environment is home to the Eastern Shoshone and for children of all ages. Northern Arapaho