February 3, 2021
The Wind River Startup Challenge, a regional entrepreneurship opportunity designed to distribute thousands of dollars to Native-owned startups, received significantly more applications from Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone entrepreneurs this year. Eight finalist teams will advance to the Final Pitch Day, currently scheduled for May.
“We are encouraged to see the increase in applications and the wide variety of the business concepts this year for the Wind River Startup Challenge, even in the midst of COVID-19,” says David Bohling, the director of IMPACT 307, located at the University of Wyoming. “With help from Central Wyoming College (CWC) and the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC), we find it gratifying to assist these entrepreneurs in their efforts in trying to start or grow their businesses.”
(Wind River Reservation, WY) – The Wind River Startup Challenge, a regional entrepreneurship opportunity designed to distribute thousands of dollars to Native-owned startups, received significantly more applications this year than last, from both Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho entrepreneurs. 8 teams are moving from the semifinal round to the final round of the Wind River Startup Challenge.
âWe have been very encouraged to see the increase in applications and the wide variety of the business concepts this year for the Wind River Startup Challenge, even in the midst of COVID-19,â says Dr. David Bohling, Director of Impact 307 Laramie. âWith help from Central Wyoming College and the Wyoming SBDC, we find it gratifying to assist these entrepreneurs in their efforts in trying to start or grow their businesses.â