New Name. New Location. Same Unwavering Impact. The Chaffee County EDC is pleased to highlight Smalltown for the Cause (formerly Campout for the Cause), a downtown Riverside Park festival scheduled for September 19–20, 2025 – a strategic event that supports both community values and local economic resilience. Founded in 2009 by Bonfire Entertainment, Campout […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 SALIDA, Colo. – The Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation announced today that longtime Denver-based economic developer Deborah Cameron will become the third Executive Director in the organization’s 16-year history. Cameron announced earlier this week her intention to leave her current post as Chief Business Development Officer for the […]
Recap: 2024 County Commissioner Candidate Forum On October 16th, the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) hosted the 2024 Fall Candidate Forum, providing community members with the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for County Commissioner. This event was part of the EDC’s commitment to fostering informed decision-making and encouraging community engagement ahead […]
On October 16th, the Steamplant Event Center hosted an important discussion on Chaffee County’s housing crisis as part of the EDC Insights Series. Local leaders and business owners gathered to explore solutions to the growing shortfall of workforce housing, with expert panelists Reed McCullogh (Chaffee Housing Trust), Marjo Curgis (Chaffee Housing Authority), Rob Gartzman (affordable […]
Join us for our 2024 Fall Candidate Forum! Date: October 16th, 2024 Time: 5-8pm Location: Steamplant Event Center – Theater Agenda: (Subject to change slightly) 4:00-5:00 pm Doors Open & Welcome Reception 5:00-6:00 pm | Housing Panel Discussion 6:00-6:15 pm | Break 6:15-7:45 pm | BOCC Candidate Forum 7:45-8:30 Closing Reception Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bocc-candidate-forum-tickets-1003205373277 About [...]
Join us for our 2024 Fall Candidate Forum! Date: October 16th, 2024 Time: 5-8pm Location: Steamplant Event Center – Theater Agenda: (Subject to change slightly) 4:00-5:00 pm Doors Open & Welcome Reception 5:00-6:00 pm | Housing Panel Discussion 6:00-6:15 pm | Break 6:15-7:45 pm | BOCC Candidate Forum 7:45-8:30 Closing Reception Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bocc-candidate-forum-tickets-1003205373277 About [...]
It’s next to impossible to overstate the importance of robust and accessible childcare services as well as early childhood programs. Similar to housing, without the availability of these services, families struggle to cement a long-term foothold in our community and are limited in their ability to participate in the local workforce. The EDC’s Policy Pillar [...]
On July 9th, the Chaffee BOCC gave conditional approval to South Main Arts and Parks Trust for a permit to host a new concert at The Meadows. Read full Ark Valley Voice article HERE. The Policy Committee of the Chaffee County EDC is proud to be an advocate for live music, both as a uniting [...]
Join the EDC and the staff of the Advanced Industries team at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) as they share information on key grants and export assitance for rural Colorado companies. Enjoy brunch from Michelle Gap and presentation on: AI Early Stage Capital & Retention Grants AI Investment Tax Credits [...]
Thank you for your interest in the EDC’s public policy work. The article below is part of our EDC_Insights campaign, a monthly series of blog posts, email newsletters, social media posts, and policy focused events. Please also read our kickoff blog to learn more about the people and processes behind the EDC's policy work. In today's digital age, [...]
