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Patrick Neary, executive director of Wyoming's Science, Technology & Energy Authority, has also returned to the private sector. Jeff Suddeth is serving as interim director.
Geringer Appoints Wyoming Business Council
Wyoming has begun the process of restructuring its economic development programs. Nine state programs and boards will be transferred to the Wyoming Business Council by July 1. The Council, created by the legislature earlier this year, is a 15-member private sector board of directors that will direct economic development activities in Wyoming. Governor Jim Geringer announced the board appointments earlier this month.
Programs and boards designated to be transferred to the Council by July 1 include:
Science, Technology and Energy Authority
Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center's Industrial Advisory Board and Partner Steering Committee
Agriculture promotion and marketing division of WY Dept. of Agriculture
Division of Economic and Community Development in Dept. of Commerce
Tourism and state marketing of Department of Commerce
Economic and Development Stabilization Board
Travel Commission
Investment Fund Committee
Small Business Development Centers Advisory Board
The Council's CEO and staff will operate a central office and several regional offices,…