Volume 2 – January 4th 2010

News and Articles

UW Graphic Designers (including M-W’s student design intern) Dominate Colorado Competition

A group of University of Wyoming graphic design students dominated a recent competitive regional exhibition in Denver.

M-W's new design intern, Garrett Buckert of Newcastle was among the 14 UW students.

Gene Watson – Laser Pioneer

In the 1950s, University of Wyoming’s Eugene Watson began a love affair with science and technology that continues today. The pioneering laser entrepreneur shares his memories of laser technology's beginnings.

Read the full article on 50 Years Laser

Precision Industry – A diverse base of manufactures is drawn by Wyoming’s many advantages

Special Operations has been designing and making emergency operations equipment for 22 years in Wyoming. With clients around the world, the Cody-based company could set up shop anywhere, but chooses to remain in Wyoming for multiple reasons.

Read the full article by Wyoming Business Images Magazine...

Manufacturing-Works Safety and Health Compliance program assisted employers enhance worker safety and health throughout Wyoming

In 2009, Manufacturing-Works provided on-site assistance to more than 30 small businesses that employ over 500 Wyoming workers. Manufacturing-Works encourages employers to use the agency’s on-site consultation service and other compliance assistance services and products to help them comply with OSHA requirements and prevent workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities.

The safety section of the Manufacturing-Works website includes resources to help your company comply with regulations. These resources include classes on construction, general industry, medical and chemical safety.

Pro Tips

Align strengths with talents

Most organizations waste time trying to make their people do what is needed rather than what they are good at. The more you can align people’s strengths, their developed talents (Gallup Strength Finder Series) with the assigned tasks the more successful you will be.

Contact Barry Bruns to learn more about finding your worker’s talents.

Is the light of your life draining your wallet?

Lighting is a major electrical energy consumer. Reduce costs by using compact fluorescent bulbs, installing motion detectors to turn off lights in unoccupied areas and complete a light audit to reduce fixtures or wattage while maintaining adequate coverage.

Contact Ed Werner (307.358.2007 or wernersolutions@msn.com) for more information on making your business more energy efficient.