Why Buffalo, Wyoming? Why Not?

Buffalo is located at the base of the picturesque Big Horn Mountains. The town sits at the intersection of Interstate 25, Interstate 90 and Highway 16 which offers easy access to major cities in all directions. Wyoming is also close to vital markets such as Denver CO, and Salt Lake, UT.

Buffalo is a great location for a home and a business. There are many opportunities for recreation in and around Buffalo all year round. Activities include Nordic skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, hunting, camping and more. The town of Buffalo itself boasts a historic downtown and was a vital part of the history of the Old West. The Bozeman Trail crossed over Clear Creek at what is now the Bozeman Trail Steakhouse and there are several bronze statues around town depicting the Johnson County Cattle War which occurred south of Buffalo in April of 1892. The Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum is an accredited Western History Museum while the Occidental Hotel and Saloon holds the distinction of being the oldest working hotel in Wyoming and hosted the likes of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Buffalo has very little crime and none of the pressures of the big city. The pace is more relaxed with no traffic jams, noise or air pollution. In Buffalo, you will find a nurturing, supportive community full of friendly places and faces.

TRANSPORTATION: With three frequently used highways, Interstate 25, Interstate 90, and Highway 16, Buffalo is easily accessible from major cities. Johnson County, of which Buffalo is the county seat, has an operating private airport. For commercial flights, the Sheridan County Airport is thirty minutes north of Buffalo. Campbell County Airport is sixty minutes east of Buffalo and the Natrona County Airport is approximately ninety minutes south of Buffalo. Sheridan, thirty minutes north, also has an operating railroad.

ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE: Wyoming has been ranked #1 for business-friendly taxation which gives businesses the upper hand to success. Not having to pay corporate or personal income taxes is a key benefit of doing business in Wyoming. Besides allowing business owners to enjoy higher earnings, lack of an individual income tax contributes to a lower cost of labor is the state.

•No inventory tax

•No franchise tax

•Low property taxes

•No corporate state income tax

•No personal state income tax

•Sales and use tax base of 4% with 1% county optional tax

•Sales and use tax exemption on equipment used directly and predominantly in manufacturing.

Wyoming offers many services to new and existing businesses in the state and to new businesses relocating to the state through the Wyoming business council.

Wyoming Business Council offers:

•Business Licensing and Permitting

•Community Development Block Grant Program

•Human Resources Consulting

•Partnership Challenge Loan Program

•Trade Show Incentive Grant Program

•Wyoming First Program

Wyoming Workforce Development focuses on delivering comprehensive and effective services that build a workforce to meet the needs of

Wyoming's diverse businesses, citizens & economy.

Divisions

•Business Training & Outreach which promotes economic and educational opportunities for Wyoming's diverse population such as apprentices, low-income parents, seniors and dads. There are also grants to help businesses upgrade skills for existing employees or for expanding your business.

•Employment Services which administer a number of federally-funded programs for adults, veterans, dislocated workers, migrant workers & youth. They also offer a tax credit program to businesses who employ individuals that the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program requirements. •Vocational Rehabilitation has the responsibility to advance employment opportunities for persons with disabilities