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Pitch Night at the WYO Theater

2023 Sheridan IMPACT 307 Start-Up Challenge Pitch Night: Nov. 1

KISS OF DEATH

Startup challenge taking applications; business boot camp this Friday

GUN GROUNDBREAKER

Day launches record company

Sheridan Start-Up Challenge Finalists Announced

How Entrepreneurs Can Decide the Type of Business to Start

Entrepreneurship: Why Wyoming?

Deadline for Sheridan Start-Up Challenge applications Monday

Tyson Group and UW College of Business Partner for Sales Training Boot Camp

Support for local entrepreneurs

307 Startup Challenge Opens for Wyoming Blockchain Stampede and Wyobuildathon

Sweetwater County Start-Up Challenge Accepting Applicants

You’re Invited to Impact 307’s FREE Business Education Events

IMPACT 307 Start-Up Challenge winner went from concept to product during competition

IMPACT 307 announces the 2023 Start-Up Challenge is now taking applications

Day Launches Big Horn Records

Three Businesses Named Winners at Uinta County Start-Up Challenge Pitch Night

Column: Sheridan Start-Up Challenge welcomes new ideas

UW’s IMPACT 307 Start-Up Challenge Underway in Goshen County

Uinta County Start-Up Challenge Finalists Announced

Startups Win Seed Funding in UW’s Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad

Impact 307 Pitch Night Has Big Impact

Column: Pivoting toward passion, purpose

UW’s IMPACT 307 Names New Assistant Director

Your 2023 Fremont County Startup Challenge pitch night winners are…

UW working to keep grads in Wyoming

Winners of Casper Start-Up Challenge announced after night of pitches

Aspiring entrepreneur says LCCC will help his dreams take flight

First Park County start-up pitch night funds new entrepreneurs

Taking a shot: Hunting companies among the winners at startup challenge

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Announces Pitch Night April 13

Economic development commission elects officers

Finalists selected for the 2023 Fremont County Start-Up Challenge

IMPACT Park County Announces Start-Up Challenge Finalists

UW IMPACT 307’s Uinta County Start-Up Challenge Application Period Open

IMPACT Goshen County Start-Up Challenge winners will make HVAC hemp filters

UW’s IMPACT 307 SEWYIL Application Period Open

Ingenuity and lots of work; Buffalo woman invents horse massage tool

Governor Declares National Entrepreneurship Week in Wyoming

Entries open for inaugural start-up challenge

Sweetwater County Start-Ups Receive Seed Funding

Casper Start-Up Challenge in Final Week of Accepting Applications

Application Period Opens for First Park County Start-Up Challenge

UW Startup Company Unlocked Labs Selected for NIH Market Research Grant

Local start-up businesses invited to compete for $50K

Last chance to submit your application for the 2023 Casper Start-Up Challenge

Business briefs for January 2023

Column: Risk or regret? That is the question.

Four Start-Ups Funded by the First Carbon County Start-Up Challenge

Second Fremont Co. Start-Up Challenge Now Taking Applications

2023 Fremont County Start-Up Challenge now accepting applications

Carbon County Start-Up Challenge Pitch Night Jan. 19

The 2023 Fremont County Startup Challenge application period has opened

Start-Up Challenge winners making strides

UW partners with rural schools of similar demographics

IMPACT 307 provides progress updates on 2022 Fremont County Startup Challenge winners

TW Foundation Honors Neil McMurry With Gift to UW’s IMPACT 307

Column: Sheridan Start-Up Challenge launches new area businesses

Laramie seeks $20M state loan for Plenty research center

Goshen County Start-Up Challenge Announces Pitch Night Winners

Blockchain businesses receive money for start-ups

Finalists Selected for the 2022 Goshen County Start-Up Challenge

Pitch Night Results

Start-Up Challenge Finalist Series- Gannett Health

Start-Up Challenge Finalist Series- Cannoli Bliss

Start-Up Challenge Finalist Series- I Call Shotgun

Start-Up Challenge Finalists- HorseWell

Sheridan Start-Up Challenge Finalists- Solid Hitch

Start-Up Challenge Finalists- O. clarkii Reels

Column: Great ideas from six Sheridan Start-Up Challenge finalists

‘UW in Your Community’ Event Oct. 26 in Carbon County

Winners of 307 Startup Challenge Include Two Businesses of UW Students

Don’t know where to start? Get help from those who already have – Business Networking Event

Local Entrepreneurs Win $37,500 in Funding From Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad

Facing the challenge

Sheridan Start-Up Challenge finalists announced

UW’s Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Features Prominent Speakers

Eight Finalists Compete for $25,000 in Seed Money at 307 Startup Challenge at UW

Blockchain and digital assets conference convene at UW for the fifth year

Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad Pitch Night Set Sept. 27

Six Finalists Advance to Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad’s Pitch Night

UW’s IMPACT 307 Announces First-Ever Carbon County Start-Up Challenge

Column: Sheridan Start-Up Challenge a ticket to new business launch

307 Startup Challenge Competition at UW Seeks Entries From New Blockchain Businesses

Sheridan IMPACT 307 Start-Up Challenge taking applications

Application Period Open for Sixth Annual Sheridan Start-Up Challenge

Jerred Selected as UW IMPACT 307’s Senior Director

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad Finalists Selected

Business incubator will offer opportunities to Big Horn Basin entrepreneurs

Powell mayor to advise business incubator

Semifinalists Chosen for Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad

UW’s IMPACT 307 to Host ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series Webinar July 27

UW’s IMPACT 307 to host ‘START 307’ webinar June 30

Four businesses received seed funding at Wind River Startup Challenge Saturday

Column: Beginning businesses with end in mind

Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad Extends Deadline to June 3

Manufacturing Works Approved for $3.5M in Federal Funding

Ucross Welcomes Heather Heath as Development Associate

UW’s IMPACT 307 to Host ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series Webinar May 25

Three local entrepreneurs earned a spot for seed funding Thursday night

Coffee Time: Listen in for details on the Fremont County Startup Challenge pitch night

UW IMPACT 307 Incubator Business Acquired by Markforged

UW’s IMPACT 307 to host ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series webinar May 18

Casper Startup Challenge announces three winning pitches

Impact 307 to offer webinar on 10-step business model

Six finalists compete in Casper Start-Up Challenge pitch night

Nationally recognized Wyoming entrepreneur spreads human trafficking awareness

UW’s Casper Start-Up Challenge Announces Pitch Night April 19

UW Grad’s Food Production Vision Hits New Level of Success

Sweetwater County Innovation Launchpad Provides Opportunities for Local Entrepreneurs

Casper Start-Up finalist’s juice bar–grade blends outgrowing home operation

Casper Start-Up finalist Jadon Williams looking to turn profit from brakes and adaptors into proprietary rifle

Casper Start-Up finalist Audrey Jeans aiming to export child-as-hero custom storybook concept to studios

Brewery manager Seeton’s Start-Up pitch connects private landowners with hunters, anglers, and adventurers

IMPACT 307 looks for growable businesses in Wyoming

Casper police officer and Start-Up finalist hoping to meet demand for his adaptive tech with shop in Casper

Finalists selected for the 2022 Fremont County Start-Up Challenge

2021 Casper Start-up Challenge winner Linda Olsen poised to launch Earth Throne this summer

Six finalists announced for Casper Start-Up challenge: $50,000 in seed money at stake

IMPACT Laramie Client named one of USA Today’s Women of the Year

IMPACT 307 deadline approaches for the Fremont County ‘Start-Up Challenge’

Application deadline approaching for Fremont County Start-Up Challenge – Apply today!

Shift to remote work improves access to capital for Wyoming startups

LCCC to be home of UW’s fourth IMPACT 307 Incubator

University Of Wyoming Business Incubator Program Expanding Statewide

UW business program continues to expand throughout Wyoming

Application period open for inaugural Fremont County Start-Up Challenge

Western Collaborates with IMPACT 307

IMPACT 307 Now Offering In-Person Advising in Fremont County

UW & LCCC Announce 2022 Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad

UW Receives $2.4M CARES Act Grant to Support Entrepreneurs

The 2021 Casper Start-Up Challenge Launches

History of the Launchpads

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How Start-Up Challenges Spark Entrepreneurship

Why are so many start-up competitions planned? We have found that they are the “spark” that gets many aspiring entrepreneurs to act on a business idea that they have devised. Without the spark, folks may stick to their existing occupation or use spare time for other pursuits.