Book & Panel Discussion | Wyoming: The Paradox of Plenty

400 East Collins Drive,Casper WY 82601

18 May, 2023

Description

Wyoming Arts Alliance (WyAA) invites you to The Nicolaysen Art Museum on Thursday, May 18th at 5:30pm for a panel conversation and reception inspired by author and former Governor David Freudenthal’s stroll through the economic history of Wyoming in his new book, Wyoming: The Paradox of Plenty — The Allure and Risk of a Mineral Economy.Coming together to build a broader community-level understanding of this history is crucial to answering the challenging questions of the day. How do we develop the economic options and opportunities that will lead our children and grandchildren to stay and build their future here? Why are we stuck having the same decades-old conversations about economic diversification? By discussing where we are and how we got here, we can find new creative paths to address Wyoming’s economic predicaments and co-create a better future.Joining The Honorable David Freudenthal is a panel of speakers from around the state with a wealth of industry experience within and beyond Wyoming’s creative, ag, tech, visitor, and local main street economies. Kayla Kler serves as state coordinator and manager of the Wyoming Main Street program, a portfolio of work dedicated to helping communities thrive. Shawn Parker is a leader in leveraging and organizing local arts, cultural and creative infrastructure in his role as executive director at Sheridan County Travel and Tourism, and was recently appointed by Governor Mark Gordon to the statewide Wyoming Tourism Board.Jerad Stack is a successful tech entrepreneur and organizer of Breakthrough 307, a Wyoming Angel Investor network. Based in Casper, he is sought after as a visionary leader with a deep commitment to developing the next generation engines of Wyoming’s economy, including the creative and knowledge sectors. Erin Galloway and husband Mike began their marriage in corporate America and now manage a direct to consumer ranch and farm in Northeast Wyoming. Our Wyoming Life, their entertainment company and lifestyle brand delivers content 7 days a week across multiple platforms, with a combined YouTube channel reach of over 250,000 subscribers and 48 million total views.Our esteemed panel will be moderated by serial entrepreneur, consultant, and community leader, JoAnn True, alongside WyAA Director of Operations, Andrew Schneider. Wyoming: The Paradox of Plenty — The Allure and Risk of a Mineral Economy by The Honorable David Freudenthal is published locally in Wyoming by WordsWorth Publishing of Cody. The book is available for purchase everywhere now. Find it at Wind City Books (152 S. Center St., Casper) or at http://WindCityBooks.com.