Access to Capital
The WWBC offers a MicroLoan Program, including a program specifically for Childcare providers, and an Individual Savings Account Program (IDA) to help entrepreneurs finance the start-up or expansion of their businesses. The Wyoming Women's Business Center's Loan Program was started to provide access to funds for those unable to get loans through traditional means. The Center is now accepting applications for microloans of $500 to $50,000 to help fund business start-ups or expansions. You must be a resident of Wyoming or your business must be located and registered within the State of Wyoming to apply for either of the programs. We also work with local banks and economic development organizations to coordinate funding resources to help meet your business needs.

A full-time loan counselor is available to provide guidance through every step of the loan process. For more information about our MicroLoan Program and Childcare provider loans and to review the checklist and application Click Here or call the Center at (307) 460-3943 (toll free in Wyoming 1-888-524-1947) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Individual Development Accounts
Not interested or don't think you will qualify for a loan for your business needs? Individual Development Accounts (IDA's) are matched savings accounts that can help you save money toward starting or expanding your own business, purchasing or repairing a home, or continuing your education which would assist you in starting or improving your business. To learn more about the IDA Program and qualifications please Click Here or call the Center at (307) 460-3943 (toll free in Wyoming 1-888-524-1947) or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

My dream was always to own my own restaurant, so I was frustrated being turned down by banks and other lending institutions. A friend at the SBA recommended I contact the Wyoming Women’s Business Center in Laramie for help. The WWBC is an inspiration, helping me develop a business plan and ultimately loaning me $10,000.00 so I could purchase equipment and go to the Culinary Institute to learn how to prepare food for the public. What started as four table restaurant in downtown Casper has turned into a retail shop with cooking demonstrations and a Bistro four times the size of my original space. Thanks to the Wyoming Women’s Business Center for helping make my dream a reality.