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Greetings LLCEDC Members & Community Leaders,
The legendary Leadville Trail 100 is back this weekend on Saturday, August 13, 2022, and in honor of such, we would like to pass on a message from the Leadville Race Series Team:
“The Leadville Race Series is very excited to play host to the Leadville Trail 100 MTB race this weekend, and we couldn’t do all of this without the support of Leadville and Lake County. These races were started back in 1982 as a means to help Leadville and turn itself from a mining town seeing its biggest bust to an ultra-endurance playground where athletes would spend their dollars and vacation time. And boy did that work!
Today, we want to better the athlete and community experience by reducing our impact in the community over the next few days by offering numerous parking and shuttle options throughout the weekend. We will also only have Harrison Ave closed from 5-7am on the morning of Saturday, August 13th.
Our changes don’t stop there! We are passing out our buckles in the finish shoot this year, with awards to follow at 7pm on-site at the stage set at 6th Ave and Harrison Ave., once again, to reduce our impact on the community of Leadville and Lake County as a whole.
We hope many of you will stop by our expo on East 6th St this Thursday (2pm - 8pm) and Friday (11am – 5 pm), and of course we love when you stop by our finish line until 6:50pm on Saturday to cheer in your favorite racers.
You can find out more about topics such as community impact, parking and waste management in our 2022 Stages Cycling Leadville Trail 100 MTB athlete guide located here: https://l283s3pxq2ktw6gs37ski16ee-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EVCO-LRS_100MTB_AthleteGuide_Rd7.pdf
Thank you,
Your Leadville Race Series Family”
For more information on the event, please visit their website HERE.
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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
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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 »
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OEDIT RURAL OPPORTUNITY UPDATES | |
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | |
Lake County Labor Market Key Market Indicators
In the LLCEDC's last Board of Directors Meeting, our partners from the Colorado Workforce Center and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment presented updated statistics of the Lake County Labor Market, including unemployment and total Labor force. To review the presentation, click HERE.
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ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS AND EMPLOYERS | |
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As a means to further address the employment crisis in Lake County, us and our partners at the Northwest Colorado Workforce Center will be announcing local job postings on a bi - weekly basis. If you have open positions that you are looking to fill, please contact our Leadville specialist, Sue Miller, at (719) 486-2428 or email at [email protected] or stop by their office at Colorado Mountain College, 901 S. Hwy. 24, New Discovery Building, Room 219, Leadville, CO 80461.
For further information on the Northwest Colorado Workforce Area, please visit their website HERE
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LAKE COUNTY HOT JOBS
For all listings with complete job descriptions and to apply, log on to ConnectingColorado.com or use the Colorado Jobs App on the App Store (Android Link Here) to search for jobs.
On your home page, enter the job number (JO#) in the first field on the Job Search and click "Search," or put the desired job in the job search field up top by location. We can help, call Employment Specialist Sue Miller at (719) 486-2428.
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SBDC'S 2ND ANNUAL OUTDOOR INDUSTRY SUMMIT | |
Join us and other outdoor enthusiasts for Central Mountain Small Business Development Center's 2nd annual Outdoor Industry Summit! | |
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EARLY BIRD TICKETS
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
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REDLINE CONTEMPORARY ARTS:
ARTS IN SOCIETY GRANT PROGRAM
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Redline is a Denver based non - profit dedicated to the engagement and education between artists and communities for positive social change. Their current grant program, the Arts in Society Colorado Artist Grant, is a program that supports the integration of arts and culture to address the health and well being of Coloradans. Areas of focus for projects should include artists or art organizations as partners, and should illuminate a wide array of social dilemmas faced by Colorado communities. You may either apply as an individual or as an organization, and the deadline to apply for the grant is August 29, 2022. For more information, please visit the Redline Contemporary Arts Website. | | |
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BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION (BR&E) COMMITTEE UPDATE
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 setbacks of businesses in Lake County.
In May of 2022, the LLCEDC hired a contractor to lead the Committee, and since, the BR&E Committee has identified over 500 businesses to visit with the purpose of finding the challenges and struggles they are facing in today's economy. There have been upwards of 40 site visits to Lake County businesses since the Committee's start on June 15, 2022. Common issues that have been stated include long term staffing, inability to keep up with business growth, and lack of recognition/marketing issues.
Stay tuned for more updates as the Committee continues their important work.
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VERO BROADBAND TO BUILD A FIBER NETWORK IN LEADVILLE | |
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"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
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To view our past Herald Democrat articles, please click on the links below.
March 18, 2022 article
April 15, 2022 Article
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RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN LAKE COUNTY | |
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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 (and partners) 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
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VISIT LEADVILLE AND TWIN LAKES RECEIVES REIMAGINE DESTINATIONS PROGRAM GRANT | | |
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Reimagine Destinations Program
The Reimagine Destinations Program is part of a series of activities funded by the CARE program as a means to further the progress of projects that fosters the resilience of Colorado's tourism industry.
Our very own Visit Leadville and Twin Lakes has been selected to be a part of the program by the Colorado Tourism Office, with the intent to create an ideal visitor profile that adheres to our local community as well as working to create a "Friends of Leadville and Twin Lakes Ranger District" to work on outdoor recreation management.
We are so thrilled for our Tourism industry to have this opportunity to further advance in their efforts to truly create Leadville and Lake County's spot on the map.
To read more on the Reimagine Destinations Program, click HERE
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LAKE COUNTY'S 1% FOR THE OUTDOORS | |
Click HERE to view the pdf. | |
New Member Highlight!
Top Out Adventures
As a group of highly trained and qualified individuals, the team at Top Out Adventures is dedicated to making your adventures as fulfilling and safe as possible. With their mission of "safely guiding others to meet their own challenges in the great outdoors", this expert team takes every possible precaution to ensure their clients and crew members safety. From an on site first responder and use of GPS trackers to cleanliness and adapting COVID 19 safety measures, Top Out Adventures takes the steps necessary to mitigate risks and prepare for emergency situations.
Please welcome Top Out Adventures!
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The LLCEDC will be highlighting key partners and members. Sustaining, growing and maintaining the future of Leadville/Lake County takes all of us.
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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 [email protected] for more information, or visit our website at peakhealthalliance.org.
For an overview of Peak Health Alliance in Spanish, please click here.
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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
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COLORADO RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION'S IMPACT SURVEY | |
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A message from the Colorado Restaurant Association:
Dear Colorado Restaurant Community,
We’ve been asked to take a position on proposed ballot initiative 122 by an issues committee campaign that would like the CRA’s support as they present 122 to the public.
For context, 122 would do the following:
- Allow for the delivery of alcohol from an off-premises liquor license through a third-party vendor
- Allow for the delivery of alcohol from an on-premises liquor license through a third-party vendor
- Contains language, that the CRA worked on, holding the retailer not liable for a liquor violation if the retailer did what is required of them but the third-party delivery company gives the alcohol to a minor or someone who is visibly intoxicated
- Permanently extends alcohol for takeout and delivery from an on-premises liquor license
We want to hear from you, restaurants in our community, about how 122 could impact your business. Ballot initiative 121 will also appear on the ballot in November, which would allow grocery stores and convenience stores, currently selling beer, to sell beer and wine starting on March 1, 2023.
Please take a couple of minutes to respond to this three-question survey to let us know your perspective on both ballot initiatives.
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Additional Updates & Resources | |
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WE <3 LAKE COUNTY
COMMUNITY DINNER
Join us, Lake County Community Fund, and others on Saturday, September 17 from 3pm - 6:30pm at Ice Palace Park for the annual We <3 Lake County Community Dinner!
The theme this year is your unhealthiest menu recipe, so get creative and bring your worst!
To host a table, please refer to the QR code on the attached flyer, call
(719) 286 3396, or email [email protected] for more information. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY'S
MEMORABLE MONUMENTS
Join the local History Department at the Evergreen cemetery to learn about some of Leadville's historic past figures!
Saturday, August 27, 2022
10 am - 11am
Evergreen Cemetery
Leadville, CO, 80461
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LAKE COUNTY RECEIVES ADDITIONS TO WEBSITE
New pages were recently added to the Lake County website:
These pages are now accessible on the Departments menu.
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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. | | | |
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Need a refresher on what the LLCEDC does and the role we play in our community? | | |
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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.
Check out the 2022 LLCEDC Board of Directors and Meeting Schedule HERE
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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
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LEADVILLE LAKE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
400 Harrison Ave, Ste #100, PO Box 1503, Leadville, CO 80461
719-293-2316 • [email protected]
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