The Community Review process identified 7 major themes of importance to the community. Highlighted within each theme were opportunities, which were also identified – the list is summarized below. Use this list as a thought “provoker” consider the theme and ask yourself ‘What would it look like if…?’ and start a conversation about what you feel the most passionate about.

AIR SERVICE

  • Increase Number of Flights / Carriers
  • Expand / Relocate Airport
  • Reliability AMENITIES
  • Vibrant Downtown / Restaurants
  • Night Life / Cultural Opportunities
  • Public Transportation
  • Events / Sports/Multipurpose Complex

HOUSING

  • Affordable / Attainable
  • Senior / Assisted
  • Rentals
  • Mixed Use

OUTDOOR RECREATION

  • Promote Opportunities
  • Public Land Uses
  • Pathways – Bike, Walk, Ski
  • Education, Preservation, and Stewardship

PLANNED GROWTH

  • Infrastructure
  • Preserve Small Town Feel
  • Maintain Cultural & Western Heritage

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

  • Trade / Tech / CTE Programs
  • Customer Service Training
  • Value of Entry Level Positions
  • Partnerships with High School / Northwest College / University of Wyoming
  • Transitions from thinking about JOBS to building CAREERS

YEAR AROUND ECONOMY

  • 2nd Season / Shoulder / Winter Tourism
  • Diversified Business Development / Industry
  • Incubators & Coworking Space
  • Convention Center