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, [...]
Most local business people know the Chaffee County EDC for its innovative Ascent business accelerator. Fewer know that we also persistently monitor local policy activity and advocate on behalf of our members for business-friendly public policies that support a thriving, diversified, year-round economy. We focus on seven key topics that provide the infrastructure on which [...]
Great communities don’t just happen, they’re created with intention by committed leaders aligned to a compelling vision. Here in Chaffee County, major upcoming policy discussions related to housing, childcare, water, broadband and more, will have direct impacts on our businesses and careers. At EDC_Forums, you’ll have an opportunity to meet the candidates seeking elected office, [...]
