The La Plata Economic Development Alliance

The La Plata Economic Development Alliance The Alliance is your source for information and resources that help businesses thrive

The Economic Development Alliance is your source for information and resources that help businesses thrive in Durango and La Plata County.

Our Housing Catalyst Fund and Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund are now accepting applications all year-round. 🎉DYK - The La ...
05/25/2026

Our Housing Catalyst Fund and Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund are now accepting applications all year-round. 🎉

DYK - The La Plata Economic Development Alliance offers two funding options to support the crucial early-stages of affordable housing development.

The Housing Catalyst Fund offers awards up to $100,000 to support pre-development activities and to get local projects shovel ready.

Our Revolving Loan Fund is a low-interest loan to support attainable housing projects in the construction phase. These loan are intended to diversify a development's capital stack and lower costs with loans ranging from $100,000-$500,000 and an interest rate of 1.75%.

Learn more on our website! yeslpc.com

Pictured: Rock Creek Housing Project in Ignacio, Colorado

We had such an inspiring time at San Juan College alongside Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado...
05/21/2026

We had such an inspiring time at San Juan College alongside Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado!

Farmington's San Juan College is doing incredible work to support economic opportunity not only in Northern New Mexico, ...
05/21/2026

Farmington's San Juan College is doing incredible work to support economic opportunity not only in Northern New Mexico, but across our Four Corners region.

We recently had the opportunity to attend a board meeting and visit campus to see their work supporting regional businesses and opportunity seekers—first hand. Not only are they strengthening the regional workforce with industry specific trainings, San Juan College is also deeply committed to meeting their student's basic needs for students so they can stay focused on learning, training, and their futures.

We left inspired by the level of innovation and collaboration happening across campus. Thank you to the San Juan College e, Farmington Chamber of Commerce , and Four Corners Economic Development team for the warm welcome and conversation.

Congratulations Durango Airport on the ribbon cutting for Phase 1B2 of the terminal development project. ✈️Our regional ...
05/15/2026

Congratulations Durango Airport on the ribbon cutting for Phase 1B2 of the terminal development project. ✈️

Our regional airport plays an important role in the economic wellbeing of our community. DRO generates $342 million in regional economic impact and supports nearly 2,000 jobs across Southwest Colorado.

Today our Executive Director, Sarah Tober, joined the celebration for the airports newest expansion phase, unveiling the new TSA screening checkpoint, American Airlines boarding gate, public restrooms, concessions, and rooftop solar installation!

Support the region’s signature economic development and leadership Summit while putting your business in front of influe...
05/14/2026

Support the region’s signature economic development and leadership Summit while putting your business in front of influential leaders from across the Four Corners. 🏜️🏡

Sponsors receive complimentary tickets, visibility before and during the Summit, and direct opportunities to build meaningful connections with decision-makers and community partners.

Your sponsorship also drives measurable economic impact:

- 62% of event expenses spent with local businesses
- 86% attendees sharing they had a key takeaway that they applied in their work
- 83% of attendees reporting they have made a new, valuable connection

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2026 Alliance Summit? Contact Louise, [email protected], to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and partnership benefits.

What an incredible day! We kicked off our Fundamentals of Water Operators training today, May 7th, with a cohort of 26 l...
05/07/2026

What an incredible day! We kicked off our Fundamentals of Water Operators training today, May 7th, with a cohort of 26 learners.

Today's class included a site visit to City of Durango - Government's Drinking Water facility. Big thanks for the staff for sharing their knowledge and expertise with us.

Fundamentals of Water Operations is led by industry for industry. Water systems are one of our most critical, and often overlooked, public infrastructures. This training dives into the world of water careers and will lead to real, stable, local careers across the industry.

This training wouldn't be possible without FLC@Work, Four Corners Water Center at Fort Lewis College, City of Durango - Government, The La Plata Economic Development Alliance, Southern Ute Indian Tribe Utilities, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Utilities, Elbert Creek Water Company, and the dozens of water operators who help design this training.

This week's Economic Development Week is all about celebrating the people and partnership behind the work. 🎉 Our work at...
05/06/2026

This week's Economic Development Week is all about celebrating the people and partnership behind the work. 🎉 Our work at the Alliance would not be possible without our Investor Members! With their partnership and contributions, we can collectively drive economic development and create opportunities that benefit the entire La Plata community.

We are especially grateful to our High Impact Investor Members: Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad , First Southwest Bank, Fort Lewis College Theatre , Leavitt Group , The Morovan Foundation, Nunn Construction Inc., SEH - Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., and Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund .

Take a peek at all of the local organizations and businesses that are committed to shaping a resilient La Plata County by visiting our Member Directory: https://yeslpc.com/membership/alliance-member-directory/

Happy Economic Development Week! We're celebrating the partnership and people that are driving long-lasting economic imp...
05/04/2026

Happy Economic Development Week! We're celebrating the partnership and people that are driving long-lasting economic impact in La Plata County.

It is core to our mission to leverage our public-private partnerships to advance business growth and retention, workforce opportunity, and attainable housing. And when we work in coordination, the outcomes are clear.

$701,798 deployed to develop 589 attainable units in La Plata County. 8 Micro-certifications trainings directly impacting the wages and careers of 150+ adult learners. And in 2025 alone, $107,906 invested into real tools and economic studies that strengthen the diverse business community of La Plata County.

So, cheers to partnership! La Plata County, and Colorado, are better for it. ❤️

Thanks Economic Development Council of Colorado - EDCC and Downtown Colorado, Inc. for leading this week's celebration.

Same location, same dates, new time! Our monthly La Plata Economic meetings are now kicking off at 9am.Join us May 12th ...
04/30/2026

Same location, same dates, new time! Our monthly La Plata Economic meetings are now kicking off at 9am.

Join us May 12th at the Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation to connect with local leaders and catch up on the workforce, economic, and community developments shaping our region. This month we'll hear from Tiffany Lee, County Clerk-La Plata County Government, Chris Pearson, CEOAgile Space Industries, Charlie Love of SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab and Tim Zinc of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund .

Doors will open at 8:30 am. So come early, grab some Desert Sun Coffee Roasters , a pastry, and catch up with a few familiar faces before we get started.

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2301 Main Avenue
Durango, CO
81301

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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