Gems of Downtown
For 35 years, the Rawlins Downtown Development Authority has invested in projects and programs that strengthen Downtown Rawlins, raising over $450,000 for local initiatives and securing more than $5 million in grants.
Now, we invite you to join us by becoming a Gem of Downtown.
⭐ What is Gems of Downtown?
Gems of Downtown is our annual investment program that makes supporting downtown simple and flexible. Choose a “Gem” level that fits your goals while helping fund meaningful community projects.
As a Gem of Downtown, you can:
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Support downtown improvements and events
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Receive local recognition and marketing exposure
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Direct part of your investment to specific projects, if desired
🌳 2025 Focus: Depot Park Improvements
This year’s funding will support our “We Heard You” initiative at Depot Park, adding more seating and shade structures based on community feedback.
❤️ Join Us
Your investment helps create real, visible improvements for families, businesses, and visitors in Rawlins. We’d love to have you as a Gem of Downtown.
If you would like to contribute via cash or check, please mail or deliver your contribution to:
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Rawlins Downtown Development Authority
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PO Box 1778, Rawlins WY 82301
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your investment, please contact:
Mandy Frakes at (307) 328-2099
Gems of Downtown Investors 2024

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Bank of Commerce
RNB State Bank
Williams
BPO Elks
Memorial Hospital of Carbon County
Power Company Of Wyoming LLC
TransWest Express
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Heidi Larsen
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.)

Gems of Downtown Investors 2023

Sondergard TGF

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Memorial Hospital of Carbon County
RNB State Bank
Williams
Rasmusson Furniture
Jodi Smith
Rifleman Club Bar
Power Company of Wyoming LLC
TransWest Express

Buck’s Sports Grill
Park Your Paws
Carbon County Higher Education
Jay & Connie Grabow
Hofmann and Ramsey
Lighting Productions
BPOE Elks Lodge #609
Steve & Mara Sanger

Rawlins Rentals
Derby Club
Red Desert Arts
Scott & Pam Thayer
T’Keg Spirits and Saloon
Professional Oxygen Supply
Flippin’ Burgers
Serendipity Thrift Store
Meridian Trust
JD’s Dog Spa
Sage Creek Realty
Aspen House
Good Days Tea House
The Rifleman Club Bar
Tractor Supply
Cappy’s Restaurant
Shogunz Pizzaria
Damien Cesko
Senator John Barrasso
Rawlins In Motion
High Carbon Mercantile
Mukwano Coffee
Taya Bluth
Rochelle Ranch Golf Course
Mark & Jennie Gordon
All My Love Flowers & Gifts
Desert Dust Antiques
Mabuhay Oriental Market
Ichiban
Sunny Side Liquors
Heidi Larsen
Pinita Maberry
Walmart
Wyoming Rentals
Bill Church
Travis & Jennifer Moore
The Independent Order
of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.)
Angie Kinnaman




