Ana Castro, Program Coordinator for the Laramie Main Street, joins the Wyoming SBDC Network podcast to discuss upcoming summer events in Laramie, plans for the fall, and resources available to Laramie business owners.

We also discuss some new initiatives her organization is working on including a brand new Dia De Los Muertos Festival and their upcoming podcast!

Find out more about the Laramie Main Street at: laramiemainstreet.org

Find out more about the Wyoming SBDC Network at: WyomingSBDC.org

An online scam or attack can shut down your business, lose you customers, and damage your reputation forever. The number two challenge small businesses identify after access to capital is the threat of cyber attacks. No business is too small to be a target for hackers and scammers, and there are very simple steps you can take to make your online activities safer and more secure.

Protect your small business now and connect with the Wyoming SBDC Network Cybersecurity Program. The program offers training and one on one advising opportunities and is now introducing a new Cybersecurity Training Challenge! Take the Cyber Readiness Course between May 21 - June 30 and submit your certificate to Paul Johnson (pjohns45@uwyo.edu) to be entered to win an iPad or one of two gift certificates to the Brown and Gold Store.

Visit WyomingSBDC.org/Cybersecurity-Program for the full eligibility and submission guidelines.

Find out more about the Wyoming SBDC Network at WyomingSBDC.org.

In this episode of the Wyoming SBDC Network Podcast, Adelita Duryea joins us to talk about how her business went from a home-based, graphic design t-shirt business to a full-fledged marketing firm in just six months. Duryea discusses the support she has received from the economic development community in Gillette and how her Wyoming SBDC Network advisor, P.J. Burns has supported her small business growth. Duryea also explores how her business may be coming to a crossroads where it is time to decide if she should expand the business to meet the demand of clients or be more selective about the projects she takes on in the future.

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In this episode of the Wyoming SBDC Network Podcast, founder Jennifer Clark discusses the expansion of J&J Second Chance Small Holdings from non-profit to small business over the last few months and how that transition has helped her plan and fund new growth. Located in Rock River, WY, J&J Second Chance Small Holdings focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming goats as well as mini horses, mini cows, and mini donkeys. For those that cannot be rehomed J&J Second Chance provides sanctuary. J&J Second Chance offers entertainment and therapeutic opportunities for both humans and animals to have a second chance at life.

Connect with Jennifer here:

www.jjsecondchancesmallholdings.com

Find more information about the Wyoming SBDC Network: WyomingSBDC.org

Before joining the Wyoming SBDC, Steve Shalosky was the owner of small manufacturing businesses. His experience also includes six years of experience as a Business Advisor in the North Texas SBDC Network; his start-up; and a long corporate career, working in most aspects of business for some of the best companies in the world. Shalosky is also an Army veteran, where he served as a logistics officer. When he isn’t working, he enjoys keeping fit, either at the gym or on the trail, and he is excited about the number of beautiful trails the greater Laramie area has to offer. He is also looking forward to visiting the other parts of this beautiful state.

Find out more about our upcoming training events at WyomingSBDC.org/Training

Brenda Mattson took ownership of Legend Pizza in November of 2023. Legend Pizza, formerly Pizza on the Run, has been a fixture in Powell for decades. Mattson herself was a manager of the business for over eight years. This experience made her a natural choice to continue on the legacy of the restaurant. The episode covers her succession from manager to now owner of the thriving business, her leadership style, and what she hopes to accomplish with her ownership transition. 

Kristin DiBona, cofounder of Wyonics, joined the podcast to discuss how Wyonics brings sustainable technology to Wyoming and beyond. We discuss how Wyonics plans to scale its operation from research and development to manufacturing and commercialization. We also explore Wyonics's work with the Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative and the Phase 1 and 2 grants they have received to develop their technology. 

On this episode of the Wyoming SBDC Network Podcast, we get to know Izzy Carbert, University of Wyoming student, owner of Carbert Cleaning LLC, and intern for the Wyoming SBDC Network’s Community Navigator Program. Carbert discusses how these three diverse experiences support each other as she learns, works, and operates her business within the Laramie community. 

Learn more about the Wyoming SBDC Network: WyomingSBDC.org

Learn more about the Community Navigator Program: wyomingcommunitynavigator.org