THE FACTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES:

·         Based in the Powder River Basin, the region is by far the nation’s largest coal-producing region, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the U.S. production

·         The Coal Bed Methane and Oil industries are another major contributor to America’s economy and Campbell County’s prosperity

·         Campbell County’s population has grown by 23% since 2000

·         The median family income in 2009 was $78,300

·         The City of Gillette and the County combined are planning for $362,000,000 in public infrastructure projects from 2009 through 2014