for
Economic
and
Rural Development
Compiled
Community Economic Development Team
1.)
OEDIT provides a wide variety of services as well
as sources of information and further assistance geared toward economic
development and small business growth.
Their presumed ingredients to successful economic growth and development
are “integration, communication, culture, policy and strategy that leverage all
resources supporting industry, academia and the financial community – resources
that the private sector cannot marshal on its own.” The go further to say that
http://www.state.co.us/oed/index.cfm
Director: Brian Vogt
(303)
892-3840
e-mail:
brian.vogt@state.co.us
Comments[1]:
OEDIT is a state development agency focusing mainly on development projects concerning business recruitment and retention, business finance, customized job training, and minority and women owned businesses. They also offer loan programs through Federal Community Block Grant Funds. Services are free of charge, and the best way to get assistance is to fill out an application online at: www.advancecolorado.com
Response Time[2]:
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()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
2.) The
“(This) Network is dedicated to helping small
businesses throughout
http://www.state.co.us/oed/sbdc/
Director: Kelly Manning
1625 Broadway,
Denver, Co. 80202
Phone: 303-892-3840
Fax: 303-892-3848
e-mail: kelly.manning@state.co.us
Response Time:
()Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
3.) The Greater
This site
offers a wide variety of services and contacts to aid in the process of
business and economic development in the greater
http://www.coloradosprings.org/
Phone: 719-471-8183
Fax: 719-471-9733
e-mail: csedc@csedc.org
Comments:
The Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation works with primary employers that sell 50% or more of their good or services outside of the community. Services offered focus primarily on relocation and expansion and include: site selection, availability of buildings, site visits, arrange meetings with city officials, and preparation of incentive analysis to determine any benefits a firm may qualify for. All services are free of charge. An individual or company interested in seeking assistance form this corporation may contact them using any of the above information, there is no official qualifying process.
Response
Time:
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()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
4.)
NCEDC is non-profit organization funded by businesses in the region as well as government entities. Public and private dollars are combined “to strengthen existing employers, support expansion projects, provide critical research for decision-making, and recruit new employers who create primary jobs, invest capital, and add vitality to the economy.” The NCEDC also “links businesses to a full range of support, development, referral and resource services.” They provide information regarding a wide variety of business development issues including economic and demographic data, business climates, and relocation help.
Northern Colorado
Economic Development Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Ave., Suite #410
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970-667-0905
Fax: 970-669-4680
e-mail: info@ncedc.com
Comments:
The Northern
Colorado Economic Development Corporation is a primary resource for those
interested in
Response
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(X)Response time inadequate (Did not respond to e-mail)
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
5.)
This website provides links to a variety of economic
development agencies located in
http://www.ecodevdirectory.com/colorado.htm
6.)
This website provides information specific to the
economic and business development issues associated within
http://www.westerncoloradobusiness.org/montezuma/
Contact: Bruce Johnson
928 E.
Phone: 970-565-8227
Fax: 970-565-1155
e-mail: bajohnson@cityofcortez.com
Comments:
The
operating name of the entity is Mesa Verde Country Economic Development, the
office functions as a department of the city, but services all of
Response
Time:
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()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
7.)
PEDCO is a
non-profit organization “dedicated to the promotion of the
Phone:
800-522-1120
Fax:
719-543-1650
e-mail: info@pedco.org
Comments:
PEDCO is a primary resource available to those
interested in the
Response
Time:
()Responded in a timely manner
(X)Response time inadequate (Did not respond to e-mail)
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
8.) Montrose Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
“The Mission
of MEDC is to strengthen
http://www.medc.net/aboutmedc.htm
President: Sandy Head
Phone:
970-249-9438 or 800-270-0211
e-mail: info@montroseedc.org
Comments:
Upon
contacting MEDC and explaining the reason for calling, I was met with much
reluctance to offer information regarding their services. I was directed to their website, with little
sense of cooperation on their part.
Response
Time:
()Responded in a timely manner
(X)Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
9.) Delta Area Development Inc. (DADI)
DADI is “a one-stop resource for
economic development contacts, demographics, economic and related information
about
http://www.deltaareadevelopment.org/
Phone: 970-874-4992 or 800-875-3802
e-mail: dadi@deltaareadevelopment.org
Comments:
In regards to this organization,
Executive Director, Deana Sheriff, sent this information via e-mail on
“We offer all kinds of services to businesses looking to relocate or expand to our area. We work with existing business as well as start-ups to assist them with just about anything they need. Specifically, we assist with site location, planning and permitting (where necessary), legal and political issues, utility and infrastructure assistance, determination of funding sources, notification of government contracts, tax and government advantages available for locating/expanding here, and in some cases, actual incentives for job creation. We do not assist with incentivising unless there are new jobs involved. As a very small office in a small community, we do just about everything to assist business in our area.
We work on a gratis-confidential basis. We do not charge "up front" for any of our services, because we believe it is our job to create new jobs in the area, and we do not want to put any criteria on the assistance we provide. We do ask that the company become an "Investor" with DADI, and help support the strengthening of the overall economy. To date, we have been quite successful in providing the service first, and requesting membership later.
In some
cases, when incentives are provided (either cash or tax rebates), we are asked
by
Response
Time:
(X)Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
10.)
“The
http://www.gjep.org/index.html
President: Ann Driggers
Phone: 970-245-4335 or 800-621-6683
e-mail: ann@gjep.org
Comments:
The many services offered by GJEP include: regional overviews and
tours, market information and data, site selection and assistance, labor market
analysis, custom research, financial contracts, employee recruitment,
customized job training, and coordination of state and local
incentive/assistance programs. All services
are free, but companies must meet the following requirements before getting
assistance: primary job creation, export a product or service outside of
Response Time:
(X)Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
11).
“The Western Colorado Economic
Alliance reflects an important—and
growing—national trend of
regional economic organizations. We formed in 2000 to generate economic
development leads that are a good fit for
http://www.westerncoloradobusiness.org/executivesummary.html
Phone: 866-240-9232
e-mail: info@westerncoloradobusiness.org
Comments:
The Western Colorado Economic Alliance is a collection of state officials and administrators working together to use financial resources in a cooperative fashion in order to assist with the establishment of new businesses. They act as a marketing entity and will address any need that they have the resources to do so; this includes consultation, facilitation, real-estate, etc. They essentially work with individual businesses throughout the establishment process from start to finish. There is no charge for their services. The best way to request assistance is by calling the above number.
Response
Time:
(X)Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
12.) Greely/Weld County Economic Development Action Partnership, Inc. (EDAP)
This association provides
information regarding the resources available in
EDAP
Phone: 970-356-4565 or 800-320-8578
e-mail: edap@gwedap.org
Comments:
EDAP services include an Enterprise Zone Program offering incentives to companies expanding in economically distressed areas, as well as revolving loan funding, grant opportunities, and data reporting. Administrative, application, and loan closing fees do apply in certain instances. Many services such as meeting with employers, development of incentive packages and impact analysis, review state tax credits, and provide real estate and community information, are free of charge. The best way to get assistance is to contact the office via the phone and e-mail information above.
Response
Time:
(X)Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
13.)
“Our mission is to serve as the primary coordinator
of information and resources for existing and new businesses. The corporation
will pursue common economic goals that are jointly determined by the county's
leadership in both the private and public sectors.” This corporation provides information
regarding labor, infrastructure, real estate, hunting/tourism, etc. for
http://www.phillipscountyco.org/index.html
Phone: 970-854-4386 or 866-854-4386
e-mail: pced@pctelcom.coop
Response
Time:
()Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
14.)
“Yuma County Economic Development
Corporation is a unified partnership of business, agriculture, industry, and
government designed to strengthen the economic climate for the benefit of the
citizens of
http://www.consideryumacounty.com/
Phone: 800-203-7884
e-mail: info@consideryumacounty.com
Response
Time:
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()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
15.)
“SCEDD is a non-profit organization whose
membership is the 13 counties of
SCEDD
Phone: 719-545-8680 or 877-252-7297
Fax: 719-545-9908
Response
Time:
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(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
16.)
“
http://www.aquiladevelopment.com/
Manager: Roger Kort
105
Phone: 719-546-6468 or 800-680-1374
Fax: 719-546-6495
Comments:
Response
Time:
(X)Responded in a timely manner.
()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
17).
“Jefferson Economic Council is a forward-thinking
economic development congress passionately opening the future for business in
http://www.jeffco.org/home.htm
Bldg. 19,
Phone: 303-202-2965
Fax: 303-2022967
e-mail: info@jeffco.org
Response
Time:
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()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
18.)
ACED is a non-profit economic development organization aiding in prospective development, regulatory coordination, incentive packages, research and demographics, and many other economic and business development related services.
http://www.adcoed.org/index.htm
Adams County Economic Development, Inc.
Phone: 303-450-5106
Fax: 303-252-8230
e-mail: info@adamscountyed.com
Response
Time:
()Responded in a timely manner.
()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
19.) USDA Rural Development-Colorado
The mission of this agency is “To enhance economic
opportunity and improve the quality of life in rural
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/co/
Field offices are available in the following locations:
Phone: 719-589-5661 Ext. 4
Fax: 719-589-4969
248 Dozier
Canon City
Phone: 719-275-4465 Ext. 4
Fax: 719-275-3019
Phone: 970-565-8416 Ext. 4
Fax: 970-565-8797
Phone: 970-874-5735 Ext. 4
Fax: 970-874-0352
4302
Phone: 970-356-8097 Ext. 4
Fax: 970-351-0392
760 Bent
Las Animas, CO 81054
Phone: 719-456-0120 Ext. 4
Fax: 719-456-2717
Phone: 970-824-3476 Ext. 4
Fax: 970-824-4808
247 N.
Clay,
Phone: 970-332-3107 Ext. 4
Fax: 970-332-9801
20).
“CRDC shall be a partnership committed to advancing rural interests identified by listening to the needs of rural people with the Mission to encourage and assist locally defined community development by fostering creative partnerships, knowledge, communications and resources to effectively implement the Community's own visions.”
Director: Clarke D. Becker
Phone: 303-866-5193
e-mail: cbecker@ruralcolorado.org
Response
Time:
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()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
21.) Center for Rural
Entrepreneurship
“The rationale for the
Center is rooted in a clear opportunity for building a more prosperous, dynamic
and sustainable economy in rural
http://www.ruraleship.org/index_html?page=content/Colorado.htm
e-mail: dgardner@eduq.com
Comments:
This center essentially acts as a facilitator of various economic development projects for all kinds of businesses. They research market and workforce conditions as well as find opportunities for loans, grants, tax credits and incentives, as well as search related companies and opportunities for assistance in the area under consideration. A good way to get in contact with the center is to e-mail Dawn Garner.
Response
Time:
(X)Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
22.)
“The United States Congress established the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program with the passage of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Since then, the CDBG Program has proven very popular and has been continually reauthorized. The Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Popularity of the CDBG Program can be attributed to its unique approach in working with local governments. Rather than require localities to apply for separate federal grants, one application is now submitted that can conceivably cover a variety of locally identified community development and housing needs.”
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/cdbg/overvw.htm
Program Coordinator: Kathy Fedler
Phone: 303-651-8736
e-mail: kathy.fedler@ci.longmont.co.us
For information regarding CDBG Colorado, see the website below:
http://www.hud.gov/local/co/community/cdbg/index.cfm
Comments:
CDBG funds are generally not used for economic development purposes. The one exception is a pilot program targeting Latino Small Business Development. If interested, please contact Kathy Fedler.
Response
Time:
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()Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
23.)
“CCRA is a nonprofit, membership organization whose members
and programs are committed to building better communities by focusing on
cultural and historic preservation, economic vitality, sustainability, quality,
and respect for community identity.”
http://www.ccraonline.org/index.cfm
CCRA
240 S. Broadway
Suit 201
Phone: 303-282-0625
Fax: 303-282-0658
e-mail: info@ccraonline.org
Response
Time:
()Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
24.) Colorado’s Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP)
“Many small businesses may not fully understand
environmental regulations or they may not have the resources to hire someone to
assist them in understanding their compliance requirements. The Colorado
Small Business Assistance Program (SBAP) is available to help with compliance
support, education, outreach, and advocacy at no cost to the business. The
Small Business Assistance Program is part of the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment's Air Pollution Control Division. The SBAP team is
available to answer questions you may have regarding environmental
issues. Our focus is on multi-media compliance assistance with an
emphasis on pollution prevention opportunities to get small businesses out of
the regulatory loop or into a less burdensome regulatory process. Our
services are always free and confidential.
(Our mission is) To serve the small business community of
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/sbap.asp
Contacts: Joni Canterbury (303-692-3175) or Margo Griffin (303-692-3148)
e-mail: comments.apcd@state.co.us
Response
Time:
()Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
25.) Rocky Mountain
Institute
“Rocky Mountain Institute is an
entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and
restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and
life-sustaining. We do this by inspiring business, civil society, and
government to design integrative solutions that create true wealth.” Specializing in research and consulting, and,
education and outreach, the Rocky Mountain Institute works in areas such as
energy, buildings and land, businesses, communities, climate, transportation,
and water.
Rocky Mountain Institute
Phone: 970-927-3851
Comments:
Upon contacting and explaining this project to an individual at RMI, I was directed to the public relations department. I left a detailed message with all of my current contact information, but never received a reply.
Response
Time:
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()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
26.) Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DoLA)
“DoLA's mission is to help build the capacity in local communities to deal with these responsibilities. We do this in two ways: Financial Assistance and Technical Assistance. The Department of Local Affairs is committed to adapting to the changes communities are experiencing statewide. With increasing concerns about managing growth pressures, the department has adapted its programs and services to assist communities in addressing growth. Through its work with communities, the Department strives to:
-Help improve physical conditions of communities.
-Help improve leadership and governing capacities of communities.
-Help improve opportunities for eligible individuals in communities.
-Improve its internal management.
The Department offers a wide range of
services to communities and local governments to help build their capacity.
These services include specialized training, technical, and financial
assistance and emergency management. In
addition to its central office located in
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27). NRCS Resource Development and Conservation Program
“The purpose of the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) program is to accelerate the conservation, development and utilization of natural resources, improve the general level of economic activity, and to enhance the environment and standard of living in designated RC&D areas. It improves the capability of State, tribal and local units of government and local nonprofit organizations in rural areas to plan, develop and carry out programs for resource conservation and development. The program also establishes or improves coordination systems in rural areas. Current program objectives focus on improvement of quality of life achieved through natural resources conservation and community development which leads to sustainable communities, prudent use (development), and the management and conservation of natural resources. RC&D areas are locally sponsored areas designated by the Secretary of Agriculture for RC&D technical and financial assistance program funds.”
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/rcd/
Program Contact: Terry D’Addio
Phone: 202-720-0557
e-mail: terry.d'addio@usda.gov
Comments:
RC&D is a federal program that works with designated RC&D areas. They don’t directly work with individual businesses, however, local RC&D councils do. “Description of assistance offered: RC&D Program funds are targeted toward RC&D Areas which apply and compete for designation. Once designated, the RC&D Area is led by an RC&D Council. The Council forms a strong network of community leaders that responds to conservation needs of individuals, Tribes and communities across the country. RC&D program funds support planning, technical assistance, and management by a federal employee who provides strong interface between federal agencies and the RC&D Council. Project funds and Council staff come from sources outside of the program.”
Response
Time:
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(X)Response time inadequate
()Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
28.)
The mission of this center is to promote new venture development at CSU, create great learning opportunities for entrepreneurs, and build strong bridges to the venture community. They do this by:
“-Bringing great entrepreneurs to campus
-Hosting an annual business plan competition with seed funding prizes
-Funding travel costs for CSU business plan teams
-Engaging successful entrepreneurs in mentoring
-Supporting new venture development for ideas emerging from CSU
-Mentoring the Students In Free Enterprise entrepreneurship club
-Growing the entrepreneurship academic program
-Developing
students as
-Linking to the community through our Entrepreneurial Leadership Council
-Building relationships with the front range entrepreneurship community”
http://www.biz.colostate.edu/ecenter/
Center for
1275 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Phone: 970-491-6876
e-mail: ecenter@business.colostate.edu
Response
Time:
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()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
29). Western Rural
This center is an extension service of
http://extension.usu.edu/wrdc/
Western Rural
8335 Old Main Hill
Phone: 435-797-9732
Fax: 435-797-9733
e-mail: wrdc@ext.usu.edu
Response
Time:
()Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
30.) Action 22
“Action 22 builds coalitions in support of its
efforts and works to shape policies for the future of
http://www.action22.org/index.htm
President: Cathy Garcia
Phone:
719-560-9897 or 888-799-1799
e-mail:
cathy@action22.org
Response
Time:
()Responded in a timely manner
()Response time inadequate
(X)Did not respond to call and/or e-mail
31.) National Heritage Areas
“A ‘National Heritage Area’ is a place designated by the United States Congress where natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally distinctive landscape arising from patterns of human activity shaped by geography. These patterns make National Heritage Areas representative of the national experience through the physical features that remain and the traditions that have evolved in the areas. Continued use of the National Heritage Areas by people whose traditions helped to shape the landscapes enhances their significance.
National Heritage Areas are a strategy that encourages
residents, government agencies, non-profit groups and private partners to
collaboratively plan and implement programs and projects that recognize,
preserve and celebrate many of
http://www.cr.nps.gov/heritageareas/
Fax: 202-371-6468
National
Coordinator of Heritage Areas: Brenda Barrett
Phone: 202-354-2222
Comments:
I recently learned of this program at the Colorado Food and Agriculture Policy Council Statewide Meeting, and even though it does not directly apply to economic development, at has important economic consequences for rural areas. It essentially uses federal dollars to restore the ecological state of private lands, while allowing for additional services such as agritourism to be offered. This is a new concept to the many people I have talked with, and may be a future topic of economic research.
