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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Why Laramie?
Business Incentives
Laramie's Workforce (.doc)
Annual Trends for 2009 (.pdf)
Property For Sale or Lease
Transportation
Utilities
Healthcare
Major Employers
Business Directory
Wyoming Labor Market
Business Resource Links
Other Important Links
WHY LARAMIE?
- Low Cost Operation
- No Corporate Tax
- No Personal Tax
- No Inventory Tax
- No Sales Tax on Food
- Low Sales Tax (2% local, 4% state)
Low Property Tax; among the lowest in the nation (11.5% Industrial)
- Low Utility Costs; electrical rates for industrial are .03-.04/kilowatt hour
- Low Labor Costs
- Local, State and Federal financing programs available for new and expanding business
- Superior Work Force
- Strong work ethic , stable, productive workers
- Above average education levels (89.3% high school graduates, 38.5% college graduates)
- Excellent educational network and resources
- Customized employee training available
- Quality of Life
- Low cost of living
- Work where you play … biking, hiking, climbing, fishing, skiing, etc.
- Lots of sunshine … over 300 days a year
- Clean air
- Laid back lifestyle and warm friendly people
- University of Wyoming
- World-class university and nationally recognized research institution
- Over 130 academic programs in seven colleges
- Access to experts in a variety of fields
- Graduates seeking careers with Wyoming companies
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BUSINESS INCENTIVES
- Tax Structure
Wyoming is a no-tax haven. We have no personal income tax, no corporate income tax and no inventory tax. These result in huge savings to businesses and their employees compared to other states in the country.
- Revolving Loan Fund
The LEDC established a revolving loan fund as a means of gap financing for new and expanding businesses.
- Challenge Loan Fund
The Wyoming Business Council offers gap financing to help with business relocation efforts.
- Work force Training Grants
The Wyoming Department of Employment offers grants to assist employers in training employees. Employers may be eligible to receive up to $2,000 per employee for training.
- Trade show Incentive Grants
The Wyoming Business Council offers a matching grant program to assist businesses with trade show marketing.
- Rural Enterprise Business Grants
The USDA offers its Rural Development programs to those non-metropolitan areas, such as Laramie , to assist with business growth and development.
- Community Development Block Grants
Through the Wyoming Business Council, LEDC can access grant funds to assist in infrastructure development for specific companies.
For more information on financing, grants or training assistance contact ledc@laramiewy.org.
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Laramie Technology Building
Available for Immediate Occupancy
17,300 Square Feet
Light Manufacturing and Office Space
Lease rate determined by job Creation
Can be occupied by mulitple tenants
Call 307.742.2212
SITE SELECTION (PROPERTY FOR SALE OR LEASE)
Number of Sale Records: 35
Great downtown location
Home Bakery Building & Business For Sale
3 apartments available for lease upstairs
Bakery business, equipment and building $545,000.00
FOR SALE
Excellent location. 1,837 Sq.ft. office space with
open reception area . Truck maintenance area
4,163 sq. ft.2 commercial air compressors, air
conditioning, movable refueling equipment.
Lot Size is 4 acres
Price $1,250,000.00
Commerical Building and land
Steel building with wood store front right of I-80
Main level has 4,500 square feet
Second level has 1,200 square feet
Price: $585,000
Located in West Laramie
Building is 3,000 square feet, consists of 4 units
Second Floor Apartment
Price $286,000
Located in West Laramie
Commercial Building
Shop 50 x 60, garage 20 x 20
Living quarters is a must see
Price $297,000
1,500 square feet office space for lease
Available immediately
$750.00 per month
Historical building for lease
Main level with open floor plan/3,000 sq.ft.
2 handicapped bathrooms,ramp in back
Off street parking
$1,200 per month plus utilities
$4.80/sq/ft
1967 Carroll Road
6,000 to 12,000 sq.ft. for lease
$3.00/sq.ft. plus utilities
Steel Building with heat and electricity (110 & 210)
Located behind Outrider Truck Stop
FOR LEASE: Completely remodeled office or retail space
Available for immediate occupancy
1,300 Square Feet of open space
ADA Bathroom
Store front windows, phone and internet
FOR LEASE: 1,500 square feet
Suitable for retail that requires foot traffic
Lease per month for $1250.00 plus electric
Commerical Buildings and Land for Sale
10 Buildings - 160,141 sq. Ft.
Land - 26.967 Acres
8.5 Years remaining on Lease with WyoTech Institute
$6,750,000 ($42.15/sq.ft.)
Historic Downtown Laramie office space for Lease
6,000 sq.ft. office space for available on 2nd floor
Office space accessable with elevator
Will remodel to suit
Great location, great visibility.
2,800 sq.ft. building on 17,100 sq.ft.lot
Previously an auto repair with office and 3 bays
Available immediately
220 Volt, concrete floor, 3 overhead doors
Price: $350,000
Downtown Building for sale
Sale Price: $1,460,000 / $97.33 per square foot
15,000 Square feet, not including basement
Great leasing history
Commercial Sites Available/Shovel Ready
Close to UW and Ivinson Hospital
Build-to-Suite opportunities
Zoning: Light Industrial
Contact: Dan Tweeton 307.760.0422
dant@verdeprojectdevelopment.com
Bring your professional or light manufacturing business to the Turner Tract and be in the company of organizations such as: Mountain West Farm Bureau, Laramie County Community College, City of Laramie Recreation Center, and Walmart.
Contact the City of Laramie Planning Division at (307)721-5207
Click the link below for a list of historic properties for sale or lease.
www.laramiemainstreet.org
Contact the Executive Director, Cara Griffin at
(307) 742-2212
Zone: Industrial
Land: 21.45 Acres
Office Area: 10,000 sqft
Floor Area: 120,000 sqft
The manufacturing space features all concrete floors, ramps, and loading docks.
The office space features a large conference area, and break room with a kitchen
Purchase Price: $4,250,000.00
Contact: Jerry Peterson
The Acre Company
Office Phone: (307)745-8664
Cell Phone: (307)760-2435
Building & full retail liquor license for sale
Good location and parking
5808 square feet
$475,000
For sale or lease (building only)
90,692 sf site (2.08 Acres)
4,000 sf metal building
1,278 sf pole shed w/ finished interior
Frontage on both Skyline and Soldier Springs roads
Zoned C2
City water and sewer
Price: $517,000
Contact: David Evertson
307-745-7341
Email: davidreverton@aol.com
For Sale or Lease (building only)
16,727 square foot interior site
3,197 sq ft building
7,000 plus daily traffic count
Zoned B2
City water and sewer
Price: $345,000
Contact : David Evertson
Phone : 307-745-7341
Email: davidrevertson@aol.com
Excellent Access to I-80
Brand New High Quality Construction
Price: $3,600,00
Cap Rate: 7.25%
Price per square foot: $176.31
Building Size: 20,418
Year Built: 2007
Office: 970-232-3595
Contact: Paul Hoffman
http://www.loopnet.com/property/15321999/1775-Centennial-Drive/
email: paul@sweetwaterlimited.com
For Sale 14,346 square ft.
commercial warehouse on +/- 5 acres.
Drive-thru warehouse with two 14'x14' overhead doors,
plus three 8'x8' dock doors, 200 amp electric,
radiant heat. There are 50 or more parking spaces.
List Price $900,000.
The Property Exchange
Dave Clements
307-214-1298
Dave@wyo4sale.com
One of Laramie’s nicest commercial
light manufacturing spaces
Property available for sale or lease
Zoned: Commercial
Office and shop space with two overhead doors
4,000 square feet
List Price: $299,000
Contact Diane Watson
Advantage Real Estate
307.742.1586
http://www.laramie-advantage.com
Property available for lease or purchase.
5,876 Square feet. Large walk-in cooler.
Formerly a restaurant. Owner motivated to sell.
Short term or month to month lease available.
Zoned B2
Estimated Acres: 8.5
Zoned: "Airport"
Price: $385,500.00
City Sewer and water available.
Contact: Bob Davis
bdavinier@aol.com
Duane Toro Real Estate
307-742-2070
Currently there are two defined parcels of +-2.73 acres (westside of Boulder Drive)
and +-6.63 acres (eastside of Boulder Drive).
There are utilities to the property and fantastic views of the Snowy Range.
Price Reduced to $449,000 for entire acreage or will consider offers for 'each' parcel.
Contact: Darwin Hargrave
Associate Broker
Advantage Real Estate
307-742-1586
darwin@laramie-advantage.com
List Price: $1,200,000.00
The property is zoned commercial.
The current use is boarding stables.
The barn features 15,000 sq. ft.
The size of the property is 10.3 acres.
Contact: John Lucerno
Phone: 307-761-6261
Westfield Business Park
1771 Centennial Drive
Commerical Building for retail and office space.
Exciting opportunity for realtors,
builders and developers
Contact: Westfield Land Development
Sweetwater Limited, LLC
405 N. Mason Court, Suite 111
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
575 Snowy Range Road
Complex sits on 21.16 acres
Composed of three buildings
Total of 197,968 square feet
100,000 Square Feet currently available for lease
24 foot clear height
Fully Sprinklered
Building easily converted to cold storage
For Sale or Lease
Zoning: Light Industrial/Commercial
Rail Lines next to Building
5 Loading Dock Doors
Contact: Ted Van der Kolk
714.490.0591, ext #16
tedv@newportequity.com
New 20 Acre Subdivision
871,200 Square feet
Available to subdivide
Adjacent land available
Close to I-80
Investment Ready Sites including Business & Residential
Price: To be negoiated
Contact: J.T. Walsh
Real Estate 1
307.742.7048
FOR LEASE
Shuster Building
Approximately 8,000 square feet of office space
Remodel responsibilty of tenant
$4.95 to $5.95 per square feet
Contact:
1071 Colina Drive
Laramie, WY 82072
Total Acres:89
6 Lots available
Zoning: Commercial
Ownership: Private
Selling Price: Dependent on Lot
Contact: Karen Gibbons
1482 Commerce Drive
Phone:307-742-2212
Fax:307-742-8200
Email: kmgibbons@laramiewy.org
Total Acres 251.64
7.28 available from LEDC
80% Occupied
2 Lots available
Zoning:
Light-Medium Manufacturing
Research and Development
Business Offices
Selling Price:Base Price of $2.47 a Square Foot
Contact: Karen Gibbons
Phone:307-742-2212
Fax:307-742-8200
Email: kmgibbons@laramiewy.org
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TRANSPORTATION
- Commercial Air Service – United Express operates daily flights to/from Denver International Airport.
- Cargo Service – Laramie businesses such as Ivinson Memorial Hospital, local florists, banks and bookstores are just a few that use cargo service through LRA on a daily basis. United Parcel Service and Federal Express fly packages in and out of LRA.
- Corporate Facilities / Cowboy Aviation – Local business owners fly their own planes to and from other communities throughout the region to conduct business. Cowboy Aviation provides hangar facilities to local and transient aircraft. LRA is Part 121 Air Carrier Certified with trained Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting personnel and instrument approaches.
- Mainline 9 (class 1) operates over 55 freight trains through Laramie daily
Click her for current road conditions:
Laramie sits along Interstate 80, the nation’s major east-west arterial. - Interstate 80 intersects Interstate 25 just 45 miles to the east, easily connecting Laramie to Denver and the Colorado Front Range
Bus schedule available by clicking on the above.
UTILITIES
- Electric
Pacific Power & Light, a division of PacifiCorp, is the electrical service provider for Albany County. For rates and information call 888/221-7070.
- Natural Gas
KN Energy, a division of Kinder Morgan, provides natural gas utility services to residential, agricultural and commercial customers in Albany County . For rates and information call 800/563-0012.
- Water & Sewer
Services for Laramie provided by the City of Laramie Water & Sewer Department. For rates and information call 307/721-5280.
- Telephone
Qwest Communications and McLeodUSA provide telephone services to the Laramie area. For rates and information call Qwest, 800/244-1111 or McLeodUSA, 800/600-3008.
- Cable
AT&T Broadband provides cable television services to the Laramie area. For rates and information call 307/745-7333.
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HEALTHCARE & Social Services
Laramie and Albany County are fortunate to have top-notch healthcare services available in our community.
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Named “One of America’s Top 100 Hospitals” in 1994
99 bed acute care facility
Extended Care Facility with skilled nursing care (8 beds)
Emergency Services Level II, 24 hours-a-day
42 active medical staff members in the fields of anesthesiology, family practice, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, pathology, physical medicine, urology, emergency medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, hematology/oncology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics and psychiatry
40 other healthcare professionals on the medical staff with specialties in cardiology, dentistry, neurology, otolaryngology, podiatry, speech pathology, chiropractic, gastroenterology, nephrology, optometry, plastic surgery and psychology
Cathedral Home For Children
“Cathedral Home for Children is a private non-profit organization, established in 1910 as an orphanage, which is now approaching its 100 year anniversary celebration in 2010. Adolescent residential treatment is provided for children ages 10-21. The Mae Olson Education Center is located on this north campus and is a fully accredited school through both the Wyoming and California Departments of Education. Cathedral Home has two group homes (soon to be three) within Laramie. The Laramie Youth Crisis Center is operated by Cathedral Home and provides independent living support, community crisis counseling, family preservation services and the ACES program for Albany County suspended and expelled students. Cathedral Home also sponsors the Foster Grandparents Program in Wyoming. Cathedral Home is one of the major employers in Laramie with close to 200 staff. Cathedral Home’s staff are highly involved in the case management and treatment planning for youth receiving services. Each cottage/home has an on-site Therapist and each cottage is managed by a Director. Chemical dependency, substance use/abuse, grief and loss, abuse survival, sexual offenses, anger management, and social skill development are just a few of the areas addressed through treatment interventions and group work at Cathedral Home. Individual and family counseling is also provided for residents and their families. Cathedral Home is a charter member of the Wyoming Youth Services Association, is an active member of the Child Welfare League of America, and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.”
Community Medical Services
Hospital – 99 beds
Clinics – 5
Nursing Homes – 144 rooms
Doctors – 50
Dentists – 20
Veterinarians – 9
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS
A variety of companies find Laramie to be an appealing location to operate a business. As with any university community, Laramie offers a supportive climate for entrepreneurs as well as major regional businesses.
Following are some of the major employers in Laramie :
*More than 300 employees.
Worth Noting…
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Shopping Areas – 4
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Hotels/Motels – 21 (1700 rooms with 5 new hotels in the last 2 years)
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Convention facilities & Meeting Spaces – 18 (63,318 square feet)
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Campgrounds/RV – 4 (163 spaces)
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Libraries – 5
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Banks/Credit Unions – 9
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Licensed Day Care - 37
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IMPORTANT BUSINESS RESOURCES
The WBC’s key programs focus on developing assets to capture new business development at market initiatives, to build market share and applied research programs and to integrate technologies into the economic foundation of the state. Beyond its assistance to communities, existing businesses and recruitment prospects, the WBC has divisions dedicated to growing agribusiness, the tourism industry, the minerals and energy industry, technology, manufacturing and the film, arts and entertainment industry.
The SBDC works with other business organizations to provide educational resources and management assistance to new and existing businesses.
The RPC supports University of Wyoming personnel and Wyoming entrepreneurs in matters relating to the protection, marketing and ultimate transfer of their intellectual property to industry. Through this they support the creation of new technology-related start-up ventures within Wyoming and encourage partnerships between University faculty and Wyoming businesses.
SBIR program is a federal research and development grant or contract program specifically for small businesses.
The Wyoming Women’s Business Center provides training, business counseling and marketing assistance to women who would like to start a business and to those women already in business.
The SBA provides financial and management assistance to help Americans start, run and grow their businesses.
From hands-on consulting to seminars and workshops, technology searches to equipment demonstrations and more; Manufacturing Works provides customized solutions to help improve a businesses profitability and business performance. Manufacturing Workds has a professional staff of engineers and manufacturing professionals who have worked in a variety of industries and companies.
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