|
Greetings LLCEDC Members & Community Leaders,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Today, we wanted to thank all of YOU for your continued support of the LLCEDC. With your collective support and engagement, we can create an economy unique to Leadville now and plan for an authentic future.
Since the beginning of 2022, our membership has grown significantly, so we want to recognize the newest members that have joined within the last six months: Hope for Homes, Taco Bell, Ampsgardian Electric, Green Diamond Clean, VERO Broadband, The Becker Team; The Home Loan Expert, MonkeyThis, CJK Milling Company, Kendrick Consulting, KIP Construction, Wild Bills Restaurant, Fun Is Un Ltd., and Top Out Adventures
To see a full list of our members, click HERE.
*****
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
****
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 »
| | |
VERO BROADBAND TO BUILD A FIBER NETWORK IN LEADVILLE | |
|
"The Leadville Lake County Economic Development Coorporation (LLCEDC) and other organizations are serving as key partners supporting the effort of Vero Broadband to build a broadband fiber network in Leadville."
""Community - wide access to high - speed broadband won't automatically unlock better job opportunities or spur business growth, but better jobs and growing businesses can't happen without an affordable and reliable internet connections" said Jason Hall, LLCEDC board president."
- Herald Democrat, June 23, 2022.
To read the full article, click the link below.
Full article
| |
|
RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN LAKE COUNTY | |
|
As Summer rolls in to the high country, so do campers and cars full of adventure seeking travelers who are eager to experience what the outdoors of Lake County has to offer. Unfortunately, year after year, our land is damaged, dirtied, and left worse for wear due to reckless treatment from those that enjoy its beauty. However, much of the wear and tear can be reduced and even avoided completely with proper precaution and the right approach to hiking, camping, and other activities that draw people to our home.
From pet safety to putting out your campfire, this pamphlet from the Leadville Herald Democrat covers a wide variety of frequently discussed issues regarding outdoor recreation and the correct methods of approach to solve them.
A big thanks to all of the partners involved in helping put this together!
To view the pamphlet, click HERE
| |
COMMUNITY RESILIANCY PILOT PROJECT | | |
|
|
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!
| | |
LAKE COUNTY'S 1% FOR THE OUTDOORS | |
Click HERE to view the pdf. | |
NEW MEMBER HIGHLIGHT!
With an eye for detail and a passion for cleaning, Green Diamond Clean brings a shine to homes throughout Lake County. Green Diamond Clean cares for their clients, and through natural, plant based products, they provide thorough and satisfactory services without endangering your family and pets with toxic chemicals.
This Leadville Lake County business offers a variety of services from move in/move out cleans to weekly cleans, and prioritizes your satisfaction above all.
The EDC is happy to have a member that isn't afraid to get their hands a little dirty!
Please welcome Green Diamond Clean!
| |
|
The LLCEDC will be highlighting key partners and members. Sustaining, growing and maintaining the future of Leadville/Lake County takes all of us.
| | | | |
|
LLCEDC Launches BR&E Committee
In the attempts to sustain and develop our local economy, we at the Leadville Lake County Economic Development Corporation have begun work to launch our Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Committee. This sub Committee will orient themselves around the scope of work needed to better identify the needs and set backs of businesses in Lake County. For further information, please view our article in the Herald Democrat that was published 5/26/2022. We will have further updates as the Committee progresses with their efforts.
| | |
|
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.
| | | |
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
| |
|
|
TAX REBATE FOR COLORADO RESIDENTS
**TAXES FILED BY TODAY!**
| |
|
Colorado residents can now receive a $750 tax rebate for individuals or a $1500 tax rebate for joint filers as a means for the administrative office of Governor Jared Polis "to save Coloradans money and put money back into the pockets of hardworking Coloradans." The Colorado Cashback rebate is applicable for anyone who is a full-year Colorado resident who was at least 18 years old on December 31, 2021, and all who are applicable are encouraged to claim the rebate even if they do not have taxable income.
In order to receive a rebate by this summer, you must file your 2021 taxes by today, June 30, 2022. For residents how have an extension for filing their taxes by October 17, 2022, the tax rebate will be received by January of 2023.
For questions on filing taxes or for help, please visit the Colorado Department of Revenue's community resources for assistance. For all up to date information on the Colorado Cash Back rebate, please click HERE. To update your address, please click HERE.
| |
MESSAGE FROM THE COLORADO WORKFORCE CENTER | |
The Workforce Center provides many no-cost services for businesses as they navigate this challenging hiring market, including posting jobs, labor market information, wage comparison data, employee recruiting and retention strategies and general information about regional employment trends. The Workforce Center also has potential funding available through industry and education training programs, as well as internship and apprenticeship guidance and development. We are a proud community resource and partner and would love to learn more about your business.. To post jobs, visit www.connectingcolorado.com. For more information, please visit nwcoworkforce.cdle.co or contact the Leadville Workforce Center at (719) 486-2428. | |
OEDIT RURAL OPPORTUNITY UPDATES | |
|
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
| |
|
Additional Updates & Resources | |
|
4TH OF JULY PARADE!
Join Lake County's annual 4th of July Parade this Monday, July 4, 2022. Lineup will start at 9am on West 9th Street in Leadville, CO. The parade will start at 10am, and will follow down Harrison avenue. No registration or sign up is needed, just show up!
For questions or concerns, call Tracy at 575-491-2208
Monday, July 4, 2022
9am - finish
West 9th Street
Leadville, CO
| |  |
|
LEADVILLE BOOM DAYS
Leadville Boom Days is Back! The historical event that celebrates Leadville's mining industry will take place this year August 5th through the 7th.
For early vending spots, please click on the registration link below. Refer to the vendor map HERE to see the booth locations. Keep in mind that some booths have already been selected. For more information, visit the Leadville Boom Days website HERE. We cannot wait for the festivities, and hope to see you there!
| | |
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. | | | |
| |
Need a refresher on what the LLCEDC does and the role we play in our community? | | |
|
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.
| |
Click HERE for a full member list | | |
|
|
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
|
| |
|
LEADVILLE LAKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
400 Harrison Ave, Ste #100, PO Box 1503, Leadville, CO 80461
719-293-2316 • admin@lakecountyedc.com
|
|
| | | |
