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Upton, a small and tight-knit community in northeastern Wyoming, has always had a special place in the heart of Kasaundra Bishop. A recent addition to the Upton Economic Development Board (UEDB) team, Kasaundra brings a wealth of enthusiasm and fresh ideas to her role as an Administrative Coordinator. Her deep connection to the community and her educational background in business administration and human resources positions her as a catalyst for positive change in Upton's growth and development.The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has awarded the Upton Economic Development Board a grant through their Workforce Development Training Fund. The Department of...

Amidst the vast expanses and endless rolling hills of Wyoming’s Black Hills, the town of Upton is a haven for year-round outdoor recreation. When the snow melts and the land greens, local folks turn to that outdoor pursuit so often associated with Wyoming…golf! That’s right; golf enthusiasts favor Upton for its Cedar Pines Country Club. The volunteer-run golf course fits with the community’s can-do attitude, where volunteers improve, maintain and manage virtually all aspects of community development, like the city park, city pool and the Upton Municipal Airport. “Back when we started the golf course, we put buckets...

Sustainable and consistent economic growth is vital to a community’s well-being. Nonprofit organizations are an often-overlooked asset and driver of business support critical to that growth. Many nonprofit development organizations promote economic development by bridging the gap between a community’s public and private sectors.  The Upton Economic Development Board (UEDB) is a 501(c)4 nonprofit corporation managed by a volunteer board of directors. The UEDB mission describes their desired impact well - “We serve as stewards that promote, develop, and support a strong greater Upton community.” Nonprofit Significance Nonprofit economic development organizations catalyze growth and new opportunities in...

The small town of Upton, WY, has found itself amid an international race to secure a supply of raw materials to match the ever-increasing dependence on high-tech products, national security systems and alternative energy production. The Colorado-based company, Rare Element Resources, has recently received U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) approval to take the next step in its Bear Lodge Project, an initiative to develop Rare Earth Elements (REE) necessary for an ever-increasing number of uses.  The next step is building a demonstration-scale plant in Upton to prove the commercial feasibility of the technology to separate and recover REE from...

History is often thought of by many as a dry, boring subject. But for communities across the country, their history is more about lively stories and visual reminders of what it was like to live in a time so much different than today. Such is the case in Upton, WY, where several unique settings reflect the small town’s history. “Upton is a small town community, where people pull together to support each other,” said Cindy Dysart, Upton’s Red Onion Museum director. “That is reflected in our local history, which showcases how people were resourceful back then, just as they...