Kirbie Despain
Forrest & Fawn
A former librarian turned small business owner — Forrest & Fawn is a cozy, welcoming space where books are experiences waiting to be discovered.
Forrest & Fawn
A former librarian turned small business owner — Forrest & Fawn is a cozy, welcoming space where books are experiences waiting to be discovered.
Bison Basin Soaps & Salves
Husband-and-wife duo crafting glycerin- and aluminum-free products from locally sourced ingredients including local beeswax.
Q Score
Real-time risk-assessment SaaS platform for high-hazard industries. Beta testing showed a 30% increase in hazard identification.
Melaney & Co
20+ years as nail technician and salon owner — expanding into handcrafted skincare and a future flower farm.
Herd Wise
CWC business student building an app for cattle tracking and ranch decision-making.
Sunnyside Daycare
Play-based learning daycare with electronic admissions, opened May 2025 in Fremont County.
The Busy Mother
Culinary-trained cook pivoted to allergen-friendly recipes — transitioning from home kitchen to mobile kitchen.
Smart Fridge
CWC Business Administration student building a mobile app to reduce food waste and plan meals.
Director of Founder Success, Startup Wyoming
15+ years supporting entrepreneurs and advancing innovation-driven economic development.
Branch Manager / VP Commercial Loans, Wyoming Community Bank
Wyoming native and CWC graduate. Joined WCB in 2023; serves on the Fremont County MOVE Committee.
Venture Development Manager, Wyoming Business Council
Senior Associate at WYVC. UW graduate in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Blockchain.
Executive Director, Riverton Chamber of Commerce
Riverton native with 35 years as a travel agent and business owner before joining the Chamber in 2024.