Panelists:

• Lindsey Stutheit, Director, Business & Innovation, The Business Studio @LCCC
• Joseph Pautz, President, Wyoming Capital Access
• Jill Kline, State Director, Wyoming SBDC Network
• Erika Warren-Yarber, Chief Operating Officer, Wind River Development Fund
• Baylie Evans, Managing Director of gBETA Wyoming, gener8tor
• Blossom Ko Lumley, Statewide Director, Startup Wyoming

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Moderator:

Justin Everett, SBA Rocky Mountain Region Administrator

Technical Assistance for Startups and Established Businesses in Wyoming, Part II

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2026 Wyoming Funding Summit Small Business Sessions

Thursday, June 25,2026

Amy Lea

District Director

307-247-3191

amy.lea@sba.gov

Tammi Hanshaw

Lender Relations Specialist

307-441-4886

tammi.hanshaw@sba.gov

Drew James

Business Development Specialist

307-757-5819

drew.james@sba.gov

SBA Wyoming District Office

150 E B Street, Room 1011

Casper, WY 82602

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Main phone: 307-261-6500

For 250 years, small businesses have powered innovation, created opportunity, and strengthened local communities. Main Street Builds America – and through Freedom 250, SBA is honoring that legacy while investing in the next generation of builders, makers, and job creators. 

https://sba.gov/freedom-250

Essential Services

• Case management style approach with high touch customer service, regular check-ins and follow-ups.
• Courses and consultants in critical need areas.
• Warm Handoffs, Introductions, Shared Network

Wyoming Entrepreneurship Coalition

Contact

725 East 2nd Street, Suite 100 Casper WY 82601

307-234-5351

wyomingcapitalaccess.com

No matter how much experience you have, seeking funding can be a nerve-wracking time. These are the three biggest time-wasting mistakes we see from start-ups and established small businesses seeking funding and what you can do to avoid these common pitfalls.

Three Errors -

Start Ups

1. No plan.
2. Overestimate Revenue.
3. Underestimate Expenses.

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Solution: Visit the WY SBDC!

Three Errors –

Small Businesses

1. Bad bookkeeping.
2. Unrealistic timelines.
3. Incomplete applications/missing documentation.

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Solution: Visit the WY SBDC!

Wyoming Small Business�Development Center Network

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Mission: Help Wyoming Businesses Succeed

• Provide support, advising, training, resources, and technical assistance to entrepreneurs who own or want to own a business.
• One-on-one advising is confidential and offered at no charge.
• Training events are offered free or at a nominal fee to cover expenses.

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 Department of Defense

Office of Small Business Programs

Host

State & Federal funding partners

 Department of Defense

Office of Small Business Programs

Wyoming Small Business Development Center Network

Serving Wyoming Entrepreneurs statewide

Business Topics Covered

Pre-venture viability ∙ Startup ∙ Grow/Expand/Reinvent ∙ Succession/Exit

Areas of Expertise or Certifications - High Caliber Staff

• Bookkeeping Strategies
• Business Banking/Loan Preparation
• Alternative Financing Options*
• Se Habla Español
• Marketing Materials/Graphic Design
• Sustainability
• Human Resources
• Financial Analysis
• Profit Mastery
• Loan Application Review
• Crowdfunding
• Business Planning
• Business Operations & Development

• Marketing & Advertising
• Franchise Operations
• International Trade
• Product Management
• Product Development*
• Business Succession
• Market Research
• Website Analysis
• Social Media Analysis
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Technology Commercialization*
• Intellectual Property*
• SBIR/STTR Grants and Contracts*

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*technology commercialization focus

Areas of Expertise or Certifications - High Caliber Staff continued

• Government Contracting, all facets
• Contracting Opportunities (various sales thresholds)
• Procurement Registrations (SAM, UEI, CAGE, SBA SBS)*
• Marketing to Government Agencies
• 8(a) and HUBZone Certifications
• Women & Veteran-owned Certifications
• Contracting Proposal Review/Bid Development
• And MORE

Wyoming Funding Summit – TA Panel

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WRDF/WRSF Organizational Profile

June 2026

• Wind River Development Fund (WRDF)
• Founded in 2001
• Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
• Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)
• Certified by the U.S. Department of Treasury
• Small business lending and entrepreneurial programs
• Wind River Sage Fund Inc. (WRSF)
• Founded in 2024
• Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
• Focused on leading regional economic development

WRDF’s Frank B. Wise Business Center in Fort Washakie, WY

15,000-sq-ft LEED designed co-working space

Contact: info@wrdf.org / 307-335-7330

• Financial coaching and education – youth and adults
• Business plan development, financial projections
• Market & customer evaluation
• Business creation (Wyoming SoS filing, EINs, etc.)
• Assistance with loan applications and documents
• Evaluation of cash flow and debt service capacity
• Consulting on marketing, websites, social media

Contact: info@wrdf.org / 307-335-7330

Technical Assistance for Small Businesses

What’s new and exciting?

Establishing Native Business Growth Lab