LLCEDC Bi-Weekly e-News January 13, 2022

Businesses, Nonprofits, and Community,

A Message From The President...

Welcome to 2022 everyone! This is an exciting time to be in Leadville and to be involved with the LLCEDC and the local community! I am looking forward to serving as the president of the LLCEDC, and I wanted to give you an update with what's going on with the LLCEDC. First off, let's welcome in new board members Jeff McGuinness (Silver City Printing), and Ted Green (Blue Flower Candy & Provisions), and our new donor member Saint Vincent Hospital. We are surely going to miss Marla Akridge and we wish her well at her new position in Ohio. Marla has taught us so much, and the work she and the LLCEDC have done in 2020, and 2021 have made this a smooth transition for our new leadership team. I’m very excited to be teamed up with Nancy Bailey, Director of the LLCEDC and Leadville Main Street, our new Administrative/Communications Assistant Meryl Aune, as well as our outstanding board members, membership, and community members. Check out or 2022 Board Members HERE.

As we seek to elevate Leadville, and improve our quality of life in Lake County, we are moving forward with our business retention and expansion program (BR&E), partnering with SCORE and the SBDC, meeting with developers, key stakeholders and municipalities, and we are currently exploring an elevated economic alliance model. Nancy, Meryl, and the Main Street Leadville board are working hard to enhance our downtown in 2022, so stay tuned. As we hit the ground running in 2022, we thank you for all of your support. We are lucky to live in such an amazing place, and with your continued support we can make it even better.

Many thanks, Jason Hall

President LLCEDC

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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 »

2021 LLCEDC Annual Report

Take a moment to look at the LLCEDC 2021 Annual Report. Thank you to our Board of Directors, Investors and community members for your commitment to Lake County.

View LLCEDC Annual Report HERE

Important Message from Lake County Public Health!

Public Health is willing to vaccinate staff at their place of business if there are more than 5 people needing any dose for Pfizer and Moderna. Reach out to [email protected] or call the office at 719-486-2413 to speak with a nurse.

Visit the Lake County Public Health Facebook page and website for more important updates regarding COVID 19 and the proper precautions to keep yourself and others safe.

Visit the Lake County OEM website for more COVID updates

Visit the Lake County Facebook here

Offer health insurance benefits to your employees tax-free!

Businesses of any size can offer plans with more savings, cost control, and choice than traditional group plans.

Peak Health Alliance is excited to introduce a new health insurance product for small business called “ICHRA”. ICHRAs will allow businesses of any size to contribute to an amount they determine, tax-free, to their employee's health insurance premiums.

This is a fantastic benefit for a small business owner who can now offer health insurance as a recruitment and retention tool to both fill time and part time or seasonal workers. Businesses can determine the amount of the contribution, then the employees will use the individual marketplace to find a place that fits their budget and situation best.

Thanks to LLCEDC's partnership with Peak, LLCEDC members will receive a $25 direct rebate from Peak by enrolling in ICHRA or another Peak group insurance product before December 1, 2021.

Click here to To learn more about Peak options for business

Click here Once enrolled, to redeem your rebate

Or contact Peak directly at 970-455-0381 or [email protected]

Get Started HERE

Additional Info & Events

Mark Your Calendars!

Saturday & Sunday, March 5th & 6th - LEADVILLE CHAMPIONSHIP SKI JORING makes it's epic return to Historic Harrison Avenue for its 74th year! First horse hits the Avenue at High Noon each day and racing is typically concluded by around 3pm. Saturday after racing, the Kids Event returns, where children of all ages can get a pull down this historic race track behind a snowmobile. It’s fun for the whole family. Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic cultural event featuring horses running up to 40mph, while skiers in tow navigate gates, collect rings, and fly over the biggest jumps in the country! Giddy Up! for Leadville Ski Joring’s return, March 5th & 6th, downtown Historic Leadville. For more information on how you can help support this storied historic Leadville Event - contact Event Organizer Duffy Counsell at 970-471-5535 or [email protected].

Check out Website HERE

Be sure to check out the workshops and sessions offered by our SCORE Partners.

Check out Workshops HERE

Workshop Calendar HERE

Check out SBDC resources available to support small businesses, non-profits, freelancers, and independent contractors.

SBDC Workshops HERE

Need a refresher on what the LLCEDC does and the role we play in our community?

Check out the FAQ HERE

Thank You Partners

Thank You Donor Members

Click HERE for a full member list

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 • [email protected]