La Plata Economic Development Alliance

Spots are filling up fast for our first microcredential, Fundamentals of Leadership & Management I: People. We accept both employer and self-nominations for enrollment. Eligible regional businesses include those in Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, and San Juan counties. Contact Rosalinda Hernandez Linares-Gray (rosalinda@yeslpc.com) or visit our website to nominate. https://projectrunco.work/

This month's meeting provided valuable insights as we welcomed speakers from Durango - La Plata County Airport (DRO), Fort Lewis College, La Plata Electric Association and the Southwest Colorado Education Collaborative collaborative . Thank you to all our speakers and attendees for a productive session. The full meeting can be found at https://lnkd.in/gAC9wW3M #bepartoftheconversation and come to May's meeting. #westslopebestslope #durango #colorado #bayfieldcolorado #liveworklearnandplay #ignacio #laplatacounty

At La Plata Economic Development Alliance we are doing more work to build #communityresilience and equity, this time in the childcare space. Spearheading grant writing and public-private partnerships around the childcare and attainable housing challenges has taught me that the only way we can get out of these workforce crises is by working together as a community. https://lnkd.in/gr56pbAw

Excited to share our first two microcredentials, running summer 2024. Nominations are currently open for both of our courses for employees in our target industries of Healthcare, Finance, Utilities, Energy, Manufacturing, Education & Small Business: Fundamentals of Leadership & Management I: People Fundamentals of Leadership & Management II: Strategy Go to https://projectrunco.work/ to nominate an employee or yourself.

Round 3 of the Housing Catalyst Fund is Open. Applications must be received by Friday, May 3rd, 2024, by 11:59 PM. Visit our website for more information or questions: https://lnkd.in/gYmA95fv In 2023, the Alliance created the Housing Catalyst Fund in partnership with La Plata County, the City of Durango, Colorado Department of Local Affairs, and the Regional Housing Alliance. The Catalyst Fund exists to identify and stimulate workforce housing projects in our community and has successfully funded 8 projects over 2 rounds of funding and is pleased to announce that Round 3 is now open. #westslopebestslope #bayfieldcolorado #bepartoftheconversation #west #durango #westslope #laplatacounty #liveworklearnandplay #Colorado #ignacio

Announcing a new collaboration between La Plata Economic Development Alliance and Fort Lewis College! Over the next three years, Project RUN will provide essential upskilling to our rural workforce in Southwest Colorado. Stay tuned! Project Run (projectrunco.work)

The Alliance was honored to be recognized as the non-profit of the year by the Durango Chamber of Commerce - Colorado (Business Development | Networking | Leadership Growth) at Durango Rocks 2023. We would like to thank our membership, partners, and Board of Directors for making this a possibility. It is a privilege working to grow and preserve the way we live, work, learn, and play.  #bepartoftheconverasation

We kept the ball rolling with another great member meeting this February. There was a good variety of speakers this month, and the alliance extends a thank you to both the speakers and attendees. The discussed themes from the February meeting are in the mosaic below. If you'd like to be part of the conversation, our March meeting is on the 12th at 8 a.m. #liveworklearnandplay #bepartoftheconversation #durango #durangocolorado #bayfield #ignacio #westslopebestslope #laplatacounty #west

🏡 Exciting News! 🏡 La Plata Economic Development Alliance is thrilled to share the latest update on our ongoing efforts to tackle housing challenges in La Plata County. Recently featured in the Durango Herald, we're proud to announce the second round of catalyst funding aimed at jumpstarting critical housing projects. This initiative, developed in partnership with Project Moxie, is a testament to our commitment to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. By providing essential early-stage financial support, we're paving the way for feasibility studies, environmental assessments, and site preparation for much-needed workforce housing developments. Read the full article to learn more about the impact of our catalyst funding and how it's making a difference in addressing housing needs in La Plata County. Together, we're building a brighter future for all residents. https://lnkd.in/gDMnyWrJ #partoftheconversation #CommunityDevelopment #WorkforceHousing #LaPlataCounty #southwestcolorado #durango

Dive into the world of housing finance with us! 🚀 On February 29th from 11:30-1pm, join La Plata Economic Development Alliance, Project Moxie, and experts from the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) for a virtual panel discussion exploring the diverse financing options available through CHFA's Multifamily lending programs. Plus, stay ahead of the game with insights into the new Proposition 123 initiatives. Your journey to understanding housing finance starts here! 💡 🏡 Register for this event by visiting  https://lnkd.in/dPZ9B8AE