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Greetings LLCEDC Members & Community Leaders,
LLCEDC BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
Please join us for our next LLCEDC Board of Director's meeting on Thursday, October 20, from 5pm to 7pm at the LLCEDC office and Zoom.
This meeting is open to LLCEDC members only
Please RSVP in advance by responding to the previous calendar invite or email us at admin@lakecountyedc.com. A reminder will be sent out with the agenda and zoom link within the following week. Thank you all for supporting the LLCEDC, we look forward to seeing you!
LLCEDC BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
(Open to LLCEDC members only)
Thursday, October 20, 2022
5pm to 7pm
LLCEDC office or Zoom
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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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LAKE COUNTY'S INDUSTRY WORK BASED LEARNING BOOTCAMP: FUTURE OF WORK EVENT | |
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Us and our partners at Colorado Mountain College, Colorado Department of Employment, Colorado Workforce Center, Lake County School District, and Central Mountain Small Business Development Center are launching Lake County's first Future of Work Bootcamp!
This one day event offers opportunities to enhance employer readiness for participation in Work Based Learning Practices, which include implementing internships, apprenticeships, and more!
Please join us on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 on the Colorado Mountain College Leadville Campus, from 10am to 5pm, for this amazing opportunity to learn how to better Lake County's workforce and educational system.
To view the full announcement and curriculum, click HERE
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New Member Highlight!
AngelView LLC
“Ranch Life, Elevated”
AngelView at Twin Lakes is a high-end residential community of 18 homesites called “Homesteads” due to the large, three-acre lot size carefully placed within the beautiful mountain terrain at the foot of Mount Elbert. AngelView prides itself in a high environmental ethic through the preservation of wildlife corridors, protection of sensitive wetlands and responsible wildfire mitigation. AngelView is excited to continue membership and build a strong partnership with the LLCEDC and business community.
Please welcome AngelView at Twin Lakes!
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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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MEMBER APPRECIATION:
ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
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St. Vincent's Hospital has officially been in Leadville for 1 year! We are happy to celebrate their anniversary, and are proud to have their consistent support.
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COMMUNITY RESILIANCY PILOT PROJECT
BETTER CITY HELPS DRAFT A RESILIENCE PLAN
For those that haven't been informed, Climax Molybdenum and Better City have chosen the LLCEDC as their partner for their resiliency action plan project, which is geared to develop preventative measures towards community threats. These threats can include a variety of incidents, such as the Closure of the Climax mine which will inevitably result in decrease in property tax value.
Recently, the Herald Democrat published an article to review the project and updates since its first steps.
To read the full article, click HERE
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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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Leadville-Twin Lakes Tourism Stakeholder Survey
Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes / Lake County
This Tourism Stakeholder Survey is designed to help Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes create a feedback loop with local tourism-related businesses to understand their outlook, barriers, and priorities.
The benefits of collecting this important information include:
- Provide an avenue for local tourism businesses to provide input on decisions that impact the destination.
- Understand how the local tourism business community is operating.
- Understand what barriers may be impacting the success of local tourism businesses.
- Receive input from local tourism businesses on destination priorities.
- Identify opportunities that will benefit the local tourism industry.
- Foster a shared sense of ownership in the future of your destination
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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 sue.miller@state.co.us 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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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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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 Devin@peakhealthalliance.org 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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COLORADO HISTORIC PRESERVATION AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY | |
Please take a moment to fill out a survey from the Colorado Historical Foundation regarding the importance and impact preservation has throughout the state. | | |
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Additional Updates & Resources | |
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FALL COLORS FLY IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Enjoy the fall colors in the highest airport in North America on Saturday, September 24, 2022! Watch private planes fly in and indulge in a hearty breakfast of pancakes, sausage, hashbrowns, and eggs! Admission for adults is $7, and admission for children is $4.
Saturday, September 24, 2022
8am - 11am
$4 - $7
Leadville Air Center
915 CO RD 23
Leadville CO
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STORIES WORTH TELLING
FILM FESTIVAL
Visit Leadville – Twin Lakes & F4D Studio are very excited to present the Stories Worth Telling Festival in partnership with the Tabor Opera House. Centered around the four main values of Compassion, Innovation, Adventure, and Community; the showcase aims to connect community, creatives, and filmmakers through the power of music & storytelling.
Doors open at 5 pm to an hour of refreshments and music in The Jolly Cork, followed by a night of storytelling, films and special guests in the theater.
The showcase will take place in Leadville, CO at the Tabor Opera House. Leadville is known for its outdoor recreation, charming downtown, and of course known for being the center of the Wild West. The Stories Worth Telling Festival will be a celebration of Lake County and the artistic community in the region.
Saturday, October 15, 2022
5:00PM
Tabor Opera House
308 Harrison Avenue
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CONNECTING TALENT, CONNECTING COLORADO
Search for more applicants by learning how to use Colorado's largest, and FREE, job - posting database. Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Colorado Workforce Center's Connecting Colorado gives access to 72,00 job seekers, as well as the option for automated postings and an applicant search function.
September 22, 2022
9:30am
Registration: Free
Virtual
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INVISIBLE WORKERS UNTAPPED TALENT
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment presents a Northwest Workforce education series will cover how to supplement your hiring needs, increase diversity, improve culture and retention by addressing long neglected talent pools. Become a recovery friendly workplace by supporting staff in or seeking recovery from substance use and mental health disorders, and become committed to making foundational change.
September 29, 2022
1:30pm
Registration: Free
Virtual
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Join community leaders from business, education, and government on November 7 and November 9, 2022, to define labor market outcomes and more!
November 7, 2022
8:30am - 12:00pm
Morgridge Commons at Glenwood Mountain College
and November 9, 2022
8:30am - 12:00pm
Colorado Mountain College
Leadville Campus
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Learn about financial flow and how it operates within your business in this two part series. This workshop will also break down terminology and explain the various business reports. You will be given a basic financial worksheet to complete using an example case study, and exercises to help you understand financial concepts.
October 3, 2022
and
October 5, 2022
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online
Registration: $25
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ADVOCATES OF LAKE COUNTY HOUSING PROGRAM
The Advocates of Lake County uses a Housing First Approach to help find safe housing for clients and survivors of violence. With funding and relationships with Lake County Property owners and partners, The Advocates of Lake County are able to support their clients with rental assistance and potentially other forms of financial assistance to maintain housing.
This Program benefits local landlords and partners if they choose to participate, with some of the benefits being:
- Eliminate advertising costs
- Damage/Security Deposit assistance
- Clients have access to time - limited subsidies
- Guaranteed Rent Payments
For more information, please visit their website, or call at (719) 293 - 0852
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1% FOR THE OUTDOORS
What is 1% for the Outdoors? An easy way to fund natural resources and outdoor access in Lake County! Simply add a 1% voluntary donation to each customer purchase, and help protect what makes Lake County special.
• Open space: Protect scenic views.
• Recreation access: Preserve and increase access to climbing, fishing, hunting, trails, and more.
• Trails: Help build new area trails.
• Wildlife habitat: Protect moose, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, antelope, and more.
• Heritage sites: Preserve mining and historical sites.
• Outdoor education: Introduce others to the great outdoors.
• Agricultural lands: Help keep working lands working—and protected from sprawl.
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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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Click HERE for a full member list | | |
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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 • admin@lakecountyedc.com
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