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Greetings LLCEDC Members & Community Leaders,
Community Clean Up is only a few days away, and we are so excited to see everyone there! As a reminder, please RSVP for this event by scanning the QR code attached to the flyers below. This event couldn't happen without the support of our partners, and we are so thankful for their efforts in putting this together.
On a separate note, the LLCEDC held its first Strategic Planning Session in several years, and the results were impressive! Our partners at Downtown Colorado Inc. (DCI) hosted the event, and now we hope to implement the goals and strategies that we have learned to enhance the LLCEDC's impact on our community.
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The Leadville Lake County Economic Development Corporation is the leading catalyst for business success by helping to retain and expand the economic base in Leadville and Lake County.
On behalf of all of us here at the LLCEDC, thank you for your continued support of our organization - and please always reach out if we can help! See important updates below.
LLCEDC Team
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LLCEDC is committed to the development of all of Leadville/Lake County diverse and sustainable economy for all of Lake County. More about us » and Follow us on Facebook »
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LEADVILLE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY CLEAN UP DAY | |
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Click HERE for the flyer in Spanish | | |
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Join us, our partners, and your community for our 2022 Community Clean Up Day! Help pick up trash, weed planters, and clean up Lake County. Trash bags will be provided, starting at 9am, from the Volunteer table at the County Courthouse lawn, 505 Harrison avenue. Please be sure to bring your own work gloves, snacks, and water, and register ahead of time for an accurate headcount! Burritos will be provided after words from the Golden Burro. We hope to see everyone there!
Saturday, June 11th
9:00am - 1:00pm
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COMMUNITY RESILIANCY PILOT PROJECT | | |
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We are excited to announce that we have been selected to participate in a pilot project with our partners at Climax with the help of Better City, with the purpose of anticipating and preparing for potential threats on our community. Through scenario planning, our goal is to develop a list of actions and projects for our purpose. Such threats that will be considered include: storms, drought, civil unrest, and pandemics. Read more on our plans of action and our scope of work we will be covering by clicking the link below.
Click here for more info
We will be reaching out to some of you to participate with project interviews - stay tuned for more details and outcomes!
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NEW MEMBER HIGHLIGHT!
Hope Colitz, the founder of Hope for Homes, has been in the construction industry for over thirty years, and has specialized in Home Performance Contracting and BPI Standards.
Originally based Alaska as an apprentice for an Energy Auditor, Colitz has found passion in cold climate weatherization, and thus was naturally drawn to the snow capped peaks of Colorado. Hope for Homes was created as a means to increase the quality of life while lowering utility costs for Colorado residents.
Hope for Homes is dedicated to the community in Leadville and Lake County, and is currently the General Contractor for the new parklet at the Leadville Visitors Center. Naturally, the LLCEDC views Hope Colitz as a perfect fit for Leadville, and a prime example of what it means to give back to the community.
Please welcome Hope for Homes!
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The LLCEDC will be highlighting key partners and members. Sustaining, growing and maintaining the future of Leadville/Lake County takes all of us. | | | |
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IMPORTANT LLCEDC MEMBER BENEFIT!
Peak Health Alliance is a member-led, non-profit health insurance purchasing cooperative whose mission is to leverage the purchasing power of an entire community by negotiating on their behalf for more competitive health insurance rates. Peak partners with local providers, hospitals, and carriers in Lake County to offer a full suite of comprehensive and affordable plans in the individual, self-funded, and small group market. Please contact Devin Kepler, Manager of Outreach at Devin@peakhealthalliance.org for more information, or visit our website at peakhealthalliance.org.
For an overview of Peak Health Alliance in Spanish, please click here.
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DREAM BUILDER:
A FREEPORT MCMORAN PROGRAM
Freeport McMoRan Foundation, a natural resource company, has partnered with Thunderbird School of Global Management and Bluedrop Performance Building to create Dream Builder.
As a vision of Freeport McMoRan, Dream Builder centers around the importance of women's full economic participation to create and sustain healthy and strong economies. With a top-notch curriculum and an engaging online program, this training platform provides vital tools and learning opportunities for all women to be entrepreneurs.
To learn more about the program or to enroll, click HERE
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OEDIT RURAL OPPORTUNITY UPDATES | |
LAKE COUNTY PROS MASTER PLAN | |
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Join the City of Leadville and the Lake County community to provide feedback for the Lake County PROS Master Plan on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 6pm. You may attend either virtually or in person at the 6th Street Gym. For further information or to review the presentation, please scan the QR code attached to the flyer or visit the Lake County website. We hope to see everyone there!
Monday, June 6, 2022 at 6pm
6th Street Gym
124 E 6th St.
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SBDC'S 2ND ANNUAL OUTDOOR INDUSTRY SUMMIT
The Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will be hosting their 2nd annual Outdoor Industry Summit at Salida Steam Plant Center on Monday, September 19th. Topics of discussion include Business and Leadership Development & Innovation, Sustainability and Stewardship, and more!
Monday, September 19th,
Salida Steamplant Event Center
220 W. Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201
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Additional Updates & Resources | |
Be sure to check out the workshops and sessions offered by our SCORE Partners. | | |
Check out SBDC resources available to support small businesses, non-profits, freelancers, and independent contractors. | | | |
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Need a refresher on what the LLCEDC does and the role we play in our community? | | |
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NOT A MEMBER?
Membership benefits are extensive and include…
- Involvement and decision making in the direction, goals, efforts, and accomplishments of the Leadville Lake County Economic Development Corporation.
- Ability to participate with our healthcare alliance and enterprise zone programs.
- Participation in developing business resources and the small business lending resources to further enhance the benefits of the LLCEDC to local businesses as well as other LLCEDC members. AND MUCH MORE!
To read more about the benefits are of becoming a member, click here. To become an LLCEDC member, fill out the application form here or click the link below.
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Click HERE for a full member list | | |
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Our Mission Statement
The Leadville Lake County Economic Development Corporation is the leading catalyst for business success by helping to retain and expand the economic base in Leadville and Lake County.
Visit our website:
www.LakeCountyEDC.com
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LEADVILLE LAKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
400 Harrison Ave, Ste #100, PO Box 1503, Leadville, CO 80461
719-293-2316 • admin@lakecountyedc.com
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