James Klessens
James Klessens, CEO of Forward Cody, spoke about what challenges lie ahead as Cody and Park County gear up for another tourist season. He spoke about the housing problem that exists in Cody and how crunching the data isn’t enough, action needs to be taken if Cody wants to solve the labor shortage problem that…
Deni Hirsh, Chief Development Officer for Forward Cody, spoke about what Forward Cody does for the community, their vision for 2023, and why membership is so important. Deni also talked about her background in fundraising and grant writing which helps her in her current role as a development officer.
Forward Cody recently published a document aimed at transparency and education regarding its operations, practices, and strategic goals. The organization has often been criticized for failing to meet the community’s expectations and, at times, Forward Cody has been misunderstood. It is worth mentioning that economic development agencies and entrepreneurship incubators are not uncommon in towns…
Deni Hirsh, Chief Development Officer, and James Klessens, CEO and President of Forward Cody spoke about how 2022 was for business here in Cody and what to expect in 2023. They also spoke about how important entrepreneurs are to the Cody Community and how Forward Cody will help businesses in the future.
IMPACT 307, Wyoming’s statewide network of innovation-driven business incubators, is committed to growing and strengthening Wyoming’s entrepreneurial communities. John Wetzel has been selected to join IMPACT 307 as a new business counselor who will serve the Park County area in northwest Wyoming. According to a recent press release, “Wetzel is very well connected in Park…
The Rotary Club Show, after running successfully for 68 years, has come to an end. According to the Rotary Club website, “The Show was an important fundraising event that allowed the Cody Rotary Club to support many amazing projects.” Now, the Rotary Club of Cody is directing its efforts toward new projects and collaborations. The…
Cody could be bringing 150 new jobs here with an outdoor product manufacturer is what James Klessens said in a city hall meeting on Tuesday, November 10th. This business could possibly replace jobs that were lost when Cody Labs had to close. Klessesns says the jobs would be fair, all around good jobs for the…
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