LLCEDC Weekly e-News May 6, 2021

Greetings,

There is still time to participate in the job fair this coming Friday - as an employer or job seeker - sign up below!

Marla Akridge

LLCEDC is committed to the development of a diverse and sustainable economy for all of Lake County. More about us » and Follow us on Facebook »

Leadville Lake County

2021 Virtual Job Fair - THIS FRIDAY!

Still time to register! Join us on May 7, 2021 at 8am for the Leadville Lake County 2021 Virtual Job Fair for employers AND job seekers.

Job Seeker Benefits:

-Conveniently view job openings online

-Save travel time and cost to meet employers

Employer Benefits:

-Save travel and setup costs for live fairs

-Meet more applicants in less time

-Rapidly screen prospects

FREE and Open to the Public, Pre-Registration Required for All

Employers Register HERE

Job Seekers Register HERE

“CMC Leadville serves the community with 37 bachelor, associates and certificate programs and has significantly increased the number of technical trades programs in the last 5 years to include Welding, Culinary, Electrical, Bike Mechanic and Construction Technology. The campus is also proud to report that over 80% of students who take classes at CMC Leadville are also employed in a full or part time job. Our students are keeping the bustling economy going in Leadville and the intersection of work and education is a key economic driver in the county. Look right and look left in most businesses in Leadville and you’re probably looking at a CMC student. The partnership the campus has with the EDC, local business and industry, and other non-profit and governmental agencies are the key to our community-minded approach to higher education.”

-Rachel Pokrandt

The LLCEDC will be highlighting key partners and members. Sustaining, growing and maintaining the future of Leadville/Lake County takes all of us.

Member Highlight

Rachel Pokrandt

Vice President and Campus Dean of

CMC Leadville and Chaffee County

Colorado Community College

901 Hwy 24

Leadville, CO 80461

Contact: 719-486-4212

rpokrandt@coloradomtn.edu

Additional Info & Resources

Restaurant Revitalization Fund IMPORTANT UPDATES

The SBA has launched the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) webpage with important program details, including who can apply, how to apply, when to apply, supplemental documents, allowable use of funds and more.

Details HERE

Congress set aside a total of $16.25 billion specifically for shuttered venues — $15 billion in December and then an additional $1.25 billion through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Venue operators, promoters, theatrical producers, live performing arts organizations, museums, zoos, aquariums and theaters are all eligible.

Program Overview

Program FAQ's

Are you considering starting your own business? What is it that you need to know to be successful? Jump-start your business idea with the SCORE SmartSTART Workshop Series. The Advanced SmartSTART Series requires that the student first complete SmartSTART 1 “Should You Start Your Own Business?" before enrolling in the Advanced Series.

SmartSTART Series #2 - #7 Details

May 17, 2021 - June 23, 2021

Introduction to Google Analytics

from our SCORE Partners!

Learn how to set up and start to use Google Analytics to understand how people engage with your website.

• Set goals for your website

• Set up Google Analytics and connect it to your website

• Understand what types of reports are available in Google Analytics

Led by Pamela Starr, a professional trainer for Grow with Google, this is a session perfect for people new to Google Analytics.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

10 - 11:00 a.m.

Thank You Partners

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