CTAC Fireside Chat - Dan McIntosh - 2025 Economic Trends & Tech Growth

This City of Cheyenne Community Technology Advisory Council fireside chat held on May 26, 2026, featured Dan McIntosh, director of the Wyoming Center for Business and Economic Analysis, discussing 2025 economic trends and technology growth in Laramie County and Wyoming. The discussion focused on the region's strong employment and commercial investment, challenges in energy production, housing affordability, and labor market tightness. McIntosh highlighted the volatility in oil production and prices, the impact on state revenues, and the critical housing shortage that constrains workforce growth and economic diversification. The conversation also addressed the need for regulatory reforms to facilitate affordable housing development, the importance of public and private investment in community infrastructure, and the role of education in sustaining workforce quality. While no specific procurement actions or contract awards were mentioned, the dialogue underscored policy and infrastructure considerations that could influence future economic development and procurement opportunities in housing, construction, and technology sectors.