Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation - CCEDF

08/21/2026

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08/20/2026

A FEW SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Have a business idea you’re ready to turn into reality? Don’t miss our FREE How to Start a Business Workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take the next step with confidence.

Get practical guidance on business planning, funding opportunities, marketing, licensing, local resources, and building a strong business foundation.

📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation
1015 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grants, NM

FREE to attend!

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

We only have a few spots remaining, so if you’ve been thinking about starting a business—or are ready to turn an idea into a plan—now is the time to register.

Scan the QR code or register online to reserve your spot today!

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261885443413056

08/19/2026

📢 COMMUNITY MEETING – SEPTEMBER 9

Homestake Mining Company of California invites the community to an open meeting to share updates, provide information, and hear your feedback.

📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 NMSU Theater Room
1500 N. Third Street, Grants, NM 87020

Meeting Topics Include:
🔹 Update on Site Activity
Recent progress, ongoing work, and what’s ahead.

🔹 Update on the ACL Application
An overview of the process, timeline, and next steps.

💬 This is an opportunity for community members to stay informed, ask questions, and provide feedback.

💻 Can’t attend in person? Join virtually via Microsoft Teams.

We encourage community members to attend and participate!

Hosted by Homestake Mining Company of California

📧 Questions: [email protected]

08/18/2026

Thank You, Cibola County!

On behalf of the Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF), we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us for today’s Open House.

We are incredibly grateful for the strong turnout and, more importantly, for the continued support, collaboration, and open communication from our community, businesses, local leaders, partners, and stakeholders.

Economic development is a team effort. Building a stronger and more resilient Cibola County requires partnerships, shared ideas, and a commitment to working together—and today was a great reflection of that spirit.

We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing to bring people together, strengthen partnerships, attract investment, create opportunities, and support economic growth throughout our region.

Great things are ahead for Cibola County—and we’re just getting started!

Thank you for being part of the future of our community.

08/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Laboratory Team on successfully achieving CAP reaccreditation!

This accomplishment reflects their dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality, accuracy, safety, and patient care. We are proud of their hard work and continued commitment to excellence at Cibola General Hospital.

Please join us in congratulating our Lab Team on this outstanding achievement! 👏🔬

08/18/2026

Cibola Women Connect is Coming This October! 🌟

I’m excited to announce a new CCEDF initiative launching this October: Cibola Women Connect.

This will be a space for women across Cibola County to connect, learn, encourage one another, build relationships, and grow as leaders—personally and professionally.

CONNECT • EMPOWER • LEAD • GROW • IMPACT

CONNECT — Create meaningful professional and personal relationships.

EMPOWER — Share resources, education, and encouragement to help women succeed.

LEAD — Develop and support current and emerging women leaders.

GROW — Support entrepreneurship, career advancement, and economic opportunity.

IMPACT — Work together to strengthen businesses, families, organizations, and communities across Cibola County.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, professional, community leader, student, or simply looking to connect with other women in our community—Cibola Women Connect is for you.

More details on our first gathering in October will be coming soon!

I’m looking forward to building something meaningful together and creating a network of women who support, encourage, and lift one another up.

Building Relationships. Growing Leaders. Strengthening Cibola County. ❤️

08/18/2026

EXCITING NEWS FOR GRANTS — A NEW RESTAURANT IS COMING!

We’re excited to welcome CRAVE to Grants, New Mexico!

The addition of a new restaurant is more than another place to eat—it represents new investment, new jobs, increased consumer choice, and continued confidence in our community’s potential for growth.

Every new business that chooses Grants helps strengthen our local economy and creates more reasons for residents and visitors to shop, dine, and spend locally.

Please join us in welcoming CRAVE to the Grants business community and follow their page for updates, announcements, and information as they prepare to open.

Follow CRAVE Grants NM on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CraveGrantsNM

Welcome to Grants, CRAVE! We’re excited to see what’s ahead.

Barbecue Restaurant

08/17/2026

YOU’RE INVITED!

The Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation invites you to join us for our Open House on Tuesday, August 18!

Come meet our team, learn more about CCEDF’s mission and strategic priorities, and hear about the initiatives underway to strengthen economic development throughout Cibola County.

This is an opportunity to learn more about how we are working with our communities, businesses, industry, education, government, and regional partners to:

• Attract new business and private investment
• Support job creation and workforce development
• Advance infrastructure and site readiness
• Address housing and development opportunities
• Strengthen entrepreneurship and small businesses
• Expand outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities
• Build a stronger, more diversified regional economy

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 1015 E. Roosevelt Ave.
Grants, NM 87020

Whether you are a business owner, community partner, local leader, investor, or simply interested in the future of Cibola County, we encourage you to stop by, meet our team, and learn more.

Building Stronger Communities. Creating Opportunities. Growing Our Future.

We look forward to welcoming you!

08/14/2026

A FEW SPOTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!

Have a business idea you’re ready to turn into reality? Don’t miss our FREE How to Start a Business Workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take the next step with confidence.

Get practical guidance on business planning, funding opportunities, marketing, licensing, local resources, and building a strong business foundation.

📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation
1015 E. Roosevelt Ave., Grants, NM

FREE to attend!
A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

We only have a few spots remaining, so if you’ve been thinking about starting a business—or are ready to turn an idea into a plan—now is the time to register.

Scan the QR code or register online to reserve your spot today!

Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261885443413056

08/14/2026

🏢 STRATEGIC PILLAR 5: SUPPORTIVE & COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development

A strong economy isn’t built through business recruitment alone. It also requires investing in the businesses, entrepreneurs, properties, and partnerships already within our communities.

The Cibola Communities Economic Development Foundation is committed to strengthening the local business ecosystem and creating an environment where entrepreneurs and small businesses have greater opportunities to start, grow, and invest.

Through this strategic pillar, CCEDF will focus on:

🔹 Supporting Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
Connecting businesses with technical assistance, resources, funding opportunities, training, and partners that can help turn ideas into sustainable enterprises.

🔹 Activating Vacant & Underutilized Properties
Working collaboratively to identify opportunities to redevelop vacant and underutilized commercial properties, attract new investment, and return properties to productive use.

🔹 Strengthening Main Street & Local Business Districts
Supporting efforts that encourage downtown revitalization, business retention, entrepreneurship, property redevelopment, and stronger commercial districts throughout Cibola County.

🔹 Building a Connected Economic Ecosystem
Economic development works best when businesses, property owners, local governments, educational institutions, workforce partners, nonprofits, and community organizations are working toward shared goals.

Our objective is clear: strengthen the local business ecosystem, encourage entrepreneurship, activate underutilized assets, and create more opportunities for private investment and economic growth.

Business attraction brings new investment into our region. Supporting entrepreneurship and existing businesses helps ensure that growth also happens from within.

Building Stronger Communities. Creating Opportunities. Growing Our Future.