AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHome Equity Shift: New Mortgage Bankers Association data shows Americans are increasingly using home equity for debt consolidation—39% of borrowing in 2024, up from 25% in 2022—while renovation’s share falls from 65% to 46%. Workforce & Education: The Wyoming Business Alliance, Wyoming Community College Commission and the University of Wyoming are teaming up to expand internships and hands-on learning with business partners, aiming to keep graduates in-state. County Politics: Sweetwater County Commission candidates Island Richards, Robb Slaughter and Keaton West are set for the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Mental Health Capacity: A national spotlight on Wyoming’s broader region highlights the shortage of psychiatric beds, with patients stuck searching for inpatient care. Community Program Recognition: Climb Wyoming was named a top 2Gen program by the Aspen Institute, boosting its whole-family approach to poverty reduction. Energy & Land Deals: Uranium Royalty Corp’s $1.1B arrangement would expand its royalty platform, while Zephyr Energy acquired 27,000 acres in Utah’s Paradox Basin. Local Business Outlook: A Wyoming small business forecast for the new year points to continued adaptation as owners plan around shifting conditions. Cheyenne Events & Tourism: Cheyenne’s 15th Street railcar restoration project adds a caboose and three railcars for public viewing, free.
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