Wyoming Business Council virtual “participatory-nar” Thursday

“Lemonading: a way of approaching problems or challenges in life that involves remaining positive, optimistic and seeing them as opportunities for growth or improvement.” — Borrowed from Gretty Gasvoda’s Facebook page. 

From the Wyoming Business Council: Today (Thursday, Aug. 13), the Wyoming Business Council is attempting something we have never tried before: bringing 1,000 Wyomingites into a single virtual room, at the same time. We will be sharing what we have been hearing around the state and allowing people to weigh in on what they want the state’s economy to become. Attend live: Thursday, August 13, Noon–1 p.m., virtual. Register at wbc.pub/WBC_Huddle. 

 It’s participatory, not a webinar. The news isn’t what WBC says — it’s what 1,000 Wyomingites say back, live. We’ll have real-time results (word clouds, rankings, a trust pulse) that make for compelling, visual, quotable coverage. 

It’s a rare statewide snapshot. When we asked people to describe Wyoming’s economy in one word this summer, the two most common answers were “stagnant” and “potential.” Thursday tests whether 1,000 more voices agree — and what they want done about it.

Chamber membership meeting is this Thursday, noon at the Chamber/American Legion building on C Street in Basin. Please RSVP for meal planning. Bring info about your business and/or events to share. 

Welcome aboard new member Riley’s Rec Hall & Vape Shop in Basin. Family friendly. Vapes, gifts, collectibles, billiards, darts and arcade. 

CHAMBER MEMBER NEWS: 

• Greybull Community Outreach Thrift Store: Early back to school sale. All blue tag clothing 25% off. 

• St. Andrews: Neat Repeat Thrift Shop, open Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Get ready for fall and school with free clothes. Plus all their usual treasures at great prices. 

• Basin/Greybull Farmers Market: First market in Basin, Aug.12, 4-6 p.m. Saturday market in Greybull 10 - noon. 

• Town of Basin: Council meeting, Aug. 13, 7 p.m. 

• Basin Rec: Used gear swap meeting, Aug. 22, 9 - 1 p.m. 

• Security State Bank: LIE School Supply Drive through Aug. 13. 

• Friends of the Basin Library: Taco Dinner Fundraiser, Saturday, Aug. 15, 5:30-7 p.m., Washington Park. $5 per person, $20 immediate family.