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Small Business Showcase

You are invited to attend a networking event featuring small business owners in Laramie County. Hear pitches from local small business owners, share your passion with an audience, and get to know your neighbors! If you would like to present your business, email Kenny Overby at koverby@uwyo.edu by September 1st. Please note, we will only have one business presentation per industry so sign-up early! Building and Room: Cottonwood Room. City: Cheyenne. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Economic Development. Event Speakers: Kenny Overby, Regional Director (Wyoming SBDC Network). Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Alumni. Community College. Faculty. Graduate Student. K-12. Pre-K. Public/Community. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Other. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Small Business Development Center. Other Sponsoring Department/Unit: Wyoming Library to Business Program. Sponsor Website: https://www.wyomingsbdc.org. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Kenny Overby. Contact Phone: 3076317721. Contact Email: koverby@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Wyoming SBDC Network. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit www.wyomingsbdc.org.

From Innovation to Impact: How to Compete for USDA SBIR/STTR Funding

USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s SBIR/STTR programs fund innovative technologies. Join Wyoming SBDC Network and Impact307 for a live conversation with Dr. Erika Kraus, USDA NIFA SBIR/STTR Program Coordinator, as she shares what has changed since reauthorization, where current opportunities exist, and what it takes to develop a competitive proposal. This webinar will cover:Key updates to the USDA SBIR/STTR program following reauthorization, An overview of USDA’s SBIR/STTR proposal process, from application to award, Common questions applicants ask, elements often missing from proposals, and what sets the strongest applications apart, so you know exactly what to focus on, Live Q&A with our USDA speaker, Attendees will learn how federal R&D funding can help move promising research and technologies toward commercialization. If you’re building the next big idea in AgTech, this session is a chance to ask questions, gain practical insights, and better understand how to strengthen your proposal. Venue: Zoom online meeting. City: Laramie Campus. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Industry Assistance/Collaboration/Technology Transfer. Other Event Type: Economic Development. Event Speakers: Dr. Erika Kraus, USDA NIFA SBIR/STTR Program Coordinator. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Alumni. Community College. Faculty. Graduate Student. K-12. Pre-K. Public/Community. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Other. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Small Business Development Center. Other Sponsoring Department/Unit: IMPACT 307. Sponsor Website: https://www.wyomingsbdc.org. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Kelly Haigler Cornish. Contact Phone: 307-766-2904. Contact Email: haigler@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit www.wyomingsbdc.org.

RCR Seminar Series - Mentorship

Research & Economic Development Division is happy to announce the topics for this semester's seminar series on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). These professional development talks will focus on various aspects of good research practices, research ethics, and how to recognize and avoid some of the common pitfalls in research. Aimed at UW students, postdocs, research staff, and principal investigators, but all in the UW community are welcome. These trainings satisfy the ethics training components of several award mechanisms and reinforces critical skills for researchers of all experience levels. We encourage you to please share this information with your colleagues, students, and departments so that we can get the word out on these training opportunities. These events are available both in-person and via Zoom, so we hope that you'll join us for some discussions on research ethics this semester.  A recording of the seminar will be sent afterwards to all who register.  Registration for these events can be… Venue: Science Initiative Building. Building and Room: 4004. City: Laramie Campus. Other City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Research. Event Speakers: Kevin Shimkus. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Faculty. Graduate Student. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Kevin L Shimkus. Contact Phone: 3077662002. Contact Email: kshimkus@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Research Compliance and Integrity. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Start Your Own Business

Join the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network for a networking and learning event designed to help you start and fund your own business. This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and gain essential knowledge for your journey. What you’ll learn:Key considerations for launching a small business, Different pathways to business ownership, How to prepare for funding, Various sources of capital, Don’t miss this chance to take the next step toward business ownership. We look forward to seeing you there! Venue: Albany County Public Library. Building and Room: Community Room. City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Economic Development. Event Speakers: Jeff Engell, Regional Director, Wyoming SBDC Network. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Alumni. Community College. Faculty. Graduate Student. K-12. Pre-K. Public/Community. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Other. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Small Business Development Center. Other Sponsoring Department/Unit: Albany County Library. Sponsor Website: https://www.wyomingsbdc.org. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Jeff Engell. Contact Phone: 307-760-1375. Contact Email: jengell@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Small Business Development Center. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit www.wyomingsbdc.org.

RCR Seminar Series - Data Management

Research & Economic Development Division is happy to announce the topics for this semester's seminar series on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). These professional development talks will focus on various aspects of good research practices, research ethics, and how to recognize and avoid some of the common pitfalls in research. Aimed at UW students, postdocs, research staff, and principal investigators, but all in the UW community are welcome. These trainings satisfy the ethics training components of several award mechanisms and reinforces critical skills for researchers of all experience levels. We encourage you to please share this information with your colleagues, students, and departments so that we can get the word out on these training opportunities. These events are available both in-person and via Zoom, so we hope that you'll join us for some discussions on research ethics this semester.  A recording of the seminar will be sent afterwards to all who register.  Registration for these events can b… Venue: Science Initiative Building. Building and Room: 4004. City: Laramie Campus. Other City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Research. Event Speakers: Kevin Shimkus. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Faculty. Graduate Student. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Kevin L Shimkus. Contact Phone: 3077662002. Contact Email: kshimkus@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Research Integrity and Compliance. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

RCR Seminar Series - Lab Safety

Research & Economic Development Division is happy to announce the topics for this semester's seminar series on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). These professional development talks will focus on various aspects of good research practices, research ethics, and how to recognize and avoid some of the common pitfalls in research. Aimed at UW students, postdocs, research staff, and principal investigators, but all in the UW community are welcome. These trainings satisfy the ethics training components of several award mechanisms and reinforces critical skills for researchers of all experience levels. We encourage you to please share this information with your colleagues, students, and departments so that we can get the word out on these training opportunities. These events are available both in-person and via Zoom, so we hope that you'll join us for some discussions on research ethics this semester.  A recording of the seminar will be sent afterwards to all who register.  Registration for these events can b… Venue: Science Initiative Building. Building and Room: 4004. City: Laramie Campus. Other City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Research. Event Speakers: Kevin Shimkus. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Faculty. Graduate Student. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Kevin L Shimkus. Contact Phone: 3077662002. Contact Email: kshimkus@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Research Integrity and Compliance. Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.