conference center proposal

A proposed conference center and hotel complex is on the verge of happening in Casper, a member of the Natrona County Travel and Tourism Council said Tuesday. "We'll definitely be throwing some dirt by March," said Millette Desormeaux, who also works for the hotel company proposing the project...

The deals that will create the proposed conference center are coming together, but the final word from the hotel builder has yet to be uttered to commence construction, said the chairman of the board overseeing the development of the former Amoco refinery property...

The city of Casper is paying good money to consultants who say loud and clear that the city should build a new conference center downtown. Such a facility could act as an anchor for long term revitalization. At a standing-room-only work session this week Casper City Council also heard from local hoteliers who maintain the idea is too expensive and that downtown Casper may never meet conference goe