Wyoming Economic Development Association

Congratulations to Chad Banks, recipient of the Linda Hewitt Memorial Community Economic Development Award. Banks is the Executive Director of the Rock Springs Main Street Urban Renewal Agency. He is committed, collaborative, and relentlessly dedicated to strengthening Wyoming’s communities. His leadership has transformed Rock Springs’ downtown and inspired neighboring communities across Sweetwater County. Thank you, Chad, for everything you do.

Myth: data centers don’t pay taxes. Fact: For every $1 in tax abatements for data centers, they pay $35.50 in taxes and permits. Learn more as we bust data center myths. https://rebrand.ly/07smayz

Governor Gordon signed Executive Order 2026-03 “Data Centers the Wyoming Way,” to address responsible development. Learn more about this proclamation and what it means for residents. https://rebrand.ly/axa18dm