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Diamondville
Economic Development |
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you are already aware, energy resources are the lifeblood of our
community. The coal, electric power, oil and gas industries are
our biggest employers. Like many rural communities, we may be
dependent on big industries, but to make a small town livable,
we need the support of many smaller businesses. And as you can
see from the items above, we have quite a number of small businesses
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South Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation
South
Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation is a private non-profit
corporation established for the public benefit, to promote and
support economic development in South Lincoln County, Wyoming.
SLCEDC is comprised of representatives of county and city governments,
local area business and civic leaders. SLCEDC supports the communities
of Kemmerer, Diamondville, Cokeville, Opal, and LaBarge, Wyoming
and the adjacent rural areas. Entrepreneurs interested in establishing
a new business or relocating to South Lincoln County are encouraged
to call SLCEDC for help in all areas of business commerce, expansion,
and formation. Individuals requiring general area information,
contact help, financial assistance, and operational and technical
support for commercial start-up or business retention should contact
SLCEDC.
South
Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation
Mission Statement
To
promote economic development in South Lincoln County by energizing
existing business growth and by researching, recruiting, and supporting
new business and economic prospects.
Contact
Information:
South Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation
Executive Director:
GiGi Henkle
P.O. Box 495
Town of Diamondville Town Hall
Diamondville, Wyoming 83116
Office Phone: 1-307-877-9781
Fax: 1-307-877-6709
E-mail: slcedc@kdis.net
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TAX INFORMATION
Wyoming has no state or local personal income tax, no state or
local corporate tax, and no state or local inventory tax.
The
industrial property in Lincoln County is assessed at 11.5% of
Market Value.
Commercial
and residential property in Lincoln County is accessed at 9.5%
of Market Value.
Personal
property such as equipment or machinery is assessed at the same
rate as the classification in which it is used.
Property
tax in Lincoln County is figured by multiplying the assessed value
by the mill levy and the mill levies can vary from 59.243 mills
to 71.199 mills.
Sales
tax in Lincoln County is state – 4%, optional county –
1%.
Diamondville also has an additional 2% lodging tax.
MAJOR
EMPLOYERS IN SOUTH LINCOLN COUNTY
| Company
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# of employees |
Industry |
| Lincoln
County School Dist .#1 |
140 |
Education |
| Lincoln
County Government |
80 |
Government |
| Pittsburg
& Midway Coal Co |
283 |
Coal |
| Pacific
Power – Naughton Plant |
167 |
Electric
Power |
| Exxon/Mobile
– Shute Creek Plant |
81 |
Gas |
| South
Lincoln Medical Center |
125 |
Health
Care |
| Williams
Field Services |
38 |
Gas |
| Schmid
Oil Field |
175 |
Oil,
gas, dirt |
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