Ranger Business

Cenex rewards Kinnear couple with free tank of gas

Sep 6, 2012 - From staff reports:  Energy business Cenex has rewarded Fred and Beverly Ballard, of Kinnear, with free gasoline from Tanks of Thanks, a program that recognizes people for helping ... [more]

Cook brings Ayurvedic meals to Riverton

Sep 6, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  Delicious aromas from the Wind River Mercantile kitchen mean Amanda Bebout is cooking up new offerings for the tea room's menu. Bebout, 25, has studied ... [more]

Former CWC teacher named vice president for instruction at North Idaho

Aug 30, 2012 - From staff reports:  North Idaho College has selected internal candidate Lita Burns, Ph.D., as its new vice president for instruction. Burns, who currently serves as dean of Health ... [more]

Some research required when choosing credit card processor

Aug 30, 2012 - By Cindy Unger:  Question --"We are just starting a new retail business that will have both a physical and an online presence. What do we want to know about credit card ... [more]

City takes downtown property off market

Aug 30, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  The former Daisy Cleaners lot was put up for sale June 26. Riverton City Council members voted Aug. 21 to take the former Daisy Cleaners property at ... [more]

Fitness studio offers variety of classes for variety of ages

Aug 23, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  Downtown business will include youth and leadership programs for children and teens. A pair of Riverton women has decided to spread their love of ... [more]

New executive director named for Wyoming PBS Foundation

Aug 9, 2012 - From staff reports:  With a focus on underwriting, fundraising and major gifts, Lee Haines, of Cody, has accepted the position of Executive Director for the Wyoming PBS Foundation. ... [more]

Hundreds get in line for McDonalds grand opening

Aug 9, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  The restaurant offered free food for a year to the first 100 people who ordered a Big Mac. On the western side of Riverton on Wednesday afternoon, ... [more]

For a happy workplace, stress employees' strengths

Aug 2, 2012 - Staff:  Question -- "As an employer, I am frustrated by the concept that it is my job to make my employees 'happy.' I certainly want them to be pleased at work ... [more]

Hart named ad director for Ranger

Aug 2, 2012 - Staff:  James Hart is the new director of advertising for Riverton Ranger Inc. He began his new duties Monday, July 30.
Hart comes to Fremont County from Iowa, where ... [more]

Rotary's duck derby set for Saturday afternoon near the fairgrounds

Aug 2, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  The Riverton Rotary Club is hosting a rubber duck derby at 2 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 4, to support the elimination of polio.
Participants adopt a rubber duck ... [more]

Interest grows in natural gas fueling stations

Jul 26, 2012 - By Martin Reed, Staff Writer:  A school district in Sublette County should get one this fall.

Other compressed natural gas fueling stations are in the works after Encana Corp. ... [more]

City appoints consultant for Federal rebuild

Jul 19, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  Riverton City Council members voted July 3 to appoint Jim Gores with Gores and Associates to provide consultant planning services for the North Federal ... [more]

California style settles in city

Jul 12, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  Riverton has a new clothing option targeted at the young and trendy: California Swagg Fashions. A local couple opened the clothing store officially on May 31 ... [more]

Gas Processors Association honors Devon for safety

Jul 5, 2012 - From staff reports:  Devon Energy Corp. announced its Marketing and Midstream Division has accepted two safety awards from the Gas Processors Association, the 115-member trade ... [more]

CrossFit owners open location in Riverton

Jul 5, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  The partners decided to expand business after the success of the rapid-fire workouts in Lander. After running a CrossFit gym in Lander for a year, a ... [more]

Anderson elected into leadership role of trucking organization

Jun 28, 2012 - From wire reports:  Clair Anderson, BT, Inc., of Riverton, was elected as first vice president of the Wyoming Trucking Association, Inc., at its 73rd Annual Convention in ... [more]

Meridian Trust helps members 'HEAT' homes

Jun 28, 2012 - From wire reports:  CHEYENNE -- Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union in Wyoming has helped its members in need pay their home heating bills recently, sending out checks totaling ... [more]

Gustafson wins Peck Award

Jun 28, 2012 - By Don Warfield, Staff Writer:  Rebecca "Beckie" Gustafson has been named the 2012 Peck Community Achievement Award by members of the Wyoming Mining Association. Gustafson is executive ... [more]

Teaming up could be a game changer

Jun 28, 2012 - By Jeffrey W. Sneddon:  Question -- "Is teaming with a strong subcontractor a guaranteed contract winner?"
-- Julie, Gillette
Answer -- Teaming arrangements can enable ... [more]

County trucking companies recognized for fleet safety

Jun 21, 2012 - From staff reports:  Star Trucking, of Shoshoni, and Big Wyoming Trucking, of Riverton, received first-place awards at the Wyoming Trucking Association's annual awards luncheon in ... [more]

Riverton poultry processor could be first in state

Jun 21, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  Facility may be the only one of its kind to be licensed in Wyoming. The first state-recognized poultry processing facility could soon be open just ... [more]

Workshops available for female entrepreneurs

Jun 14, 2012 - By Debbie Gorski:  Question -- "Do you have any workshops available for women who want to start a business?"
-- Lynn, Pinedale
Answer -- Yes, we do. The ... [more]

Care runs more than skin deep for esthetician

Jun 14, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  Riverton resident Maggie Daubin, a clinical oncology esthetician, recently expanded her practice to serve both men and women who either have or are recovering ... [more]

Kai Espresso and Gifts the product of a decade-old dream

Jun 7, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  Cafe in Hudson has Italian sodas, coffee and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. A new coffee shop featuring light food items has taken up in the former ... [more]

Devon named to World's Most Admired Companies list

May 31, 2012 - Staff:  Devon Energy Corporation has been named one of FORTUNE magazine's World's Most Admired Companies. This is the six straight year for Devon to make the list. The ... [more]

Riverton woman brings yard sales indoors

May 31, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  Her store sells previously owned clothing, furniture, tools, knick knacks and kitchen items. Riverton resident Pansy Hillman is opening her own ... [more]

IDEAL program works for students and area businesses

May 24, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  During the last school year, 15 Riverton High School special education students took part in the IDEAL Work program, learning career skills at businesses ... [more]

Local NAPA store earns recognition

May 17, 2012 - Staff:  NAPA Auto Parts Riverton has earned NAPA "Five Star Status" recognition for 2011, for the second consecutive year the local store has been honored and ... [more]

Friends team up to build mobile chicken processor

May 17, 2012 - By Emily Etheredge, Staff Writer:  Birds of a feather flock together. Riverton friends Kathleen O'Leary and Steve Doyle have created a mobile poultry processor in hopes of having the community ... [more]

Public invited to attend Fremont Co. cattle tour

May 17, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  The Wyoming Angus Association's annual tour of Angus operations is happening this weekend in Fremont County.
Shoshoni area rancher Bob Pingetzer is serving ... [more]

Mammoth Music to have grand opening

May 3, 2012 - By Martin Reed, Staff Writer:  It's been more than a year since Mammoth Music in downtown Riverton changed ownership, but a grand opening celebration is finally happening this Saturday, May ... [more]

Kentucky Derby betting comes to county

May 3, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  With two months under its belt at Bomber's Sports Bar in Riverton, Wyoming Horse Racing LLC is gearing up for the 2012 Kentucky Derby. The company runs ... [more]

Study up when getting a smartphone

Apr 19, 2012 - By Debbie Gorski, University of Wyoming:  Question - "How can a smart phone make my life easier?"
-- Jane, Laramie
Answer - My best advice: Invest some time learning how to use your ... [more]

Golden arches moving to South Federal spot

Apr 19, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  In 1999, Bob Luck purchased the Riverton McDonald's knowing that one day he would either relocate or rebuild the fast food establishment. It's finally ... [more]

Proper amount of marketing depends on sales volume

Apr 12, 2012 - By Greg Jordan:  Question -- "Am I doing enough marketing?"
-- Curt, Laramie
Answer -- This question is asked often in many different ways.
The answer ... [more]

Expo geared for tribal businesses

Apr 12, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  The Wind River Development Fund is teaming up with the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies to put on the 12th annual Native American Business ... [more]

Family-owned Ben Franklin to close

Apr 5, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  For the Waltons, a five-year journey is coming to an end with the closing of Ben Franklin Craft and Party in downtown Riverton. "This is actually our ... [more]

Finding new great customers

Apr 5, 2012 - By Brett Housholder:  Question -- "I keep pretty decent customer records and know who my best customers are. How do I find more customers like them?"
-- Mike, ... [more]

Funeral director talks legislative issues in D.C.

Mar 29, 2012 - By Joshua Scheer, Staff Writer:  Jamey Kirkland of the Davis Funeral Home and Crematory of Riverton, recently spent time in Washington, D.C., attending the 2012 National Funeral Directors ... [more]

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