Strengthening Economies in Colorado: A Forum for Coal-Reliant Communities
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Forum / MeetingIs your county or region experiencing economic challenges due to the contraction of the coal industry? Are you seeking effective approaches to support economic diversification, workforce development and improved quality of life in your communityDelta, COStrengthening Economies in Colorado: A Forum for Coal-Reliant CommunitiesDelta, COSeptember 19, 2018September 19, 2018, 8:00 am to September 20, 2018, 5:45 pm
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Strengthening Economies in Colorado: A Forum for Coal-Reliant Communities
Is your county or region experiencing economic challenges due to the contraction of the coal industry? Are you seeking effective approaches to support economic diversification, workforce development and improved quality of life in your community?
Join the National Association of Counties and the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation in Delta, Colorado on September 19th -20th for Strengthening Economies in Colorado, a free forum designed for coal-reliant counties and regions from across Colorado. This convening will bring together stakeholders from the public and private sectors for an educational and interactive gathering to share best practices, lessons learned and new opportunities to support economic diversification. Prepare for a mix of interactive sessions and small group discussions designed to deepen and foster new partnerships aimed at promoting innovation and prosperity throughout Colorado and the West.
The forum will offer ample opportunity to network with your peers, state and federal officials and other practitioners who are promoting economic and community development at the local, regional and state levels. All interested community stakeholders from Colorado are welcome to attend, including: county and other local officials; regional development organization staff; workforce development professionals; non-profit and philanthropic leaders; business owners; and representatives from K-12 and higher education institutions.
This forum is funded through the support of the U.S. Economic Development Administration – Denver Regional Office, as part of NACo and NADO RF's larger four-state initiative: Strengthening Economies in the West, which provide tailored economic diversification support and technical assistance for coal-reliant counties and regions in Colorado, Montana, Utah & Wyoming. This initiative kicked off in April of 2017 with an educational forum in Denver.
While forum content will primarily focus on strategies and opportunities specific to Colorado, this is a regional initiative and attendees from other states are welcome. Similar forums were held in Utah in October 2017 and Montana in April 2018, while future forum will take place in Wyoming in October 2018.
An event agenda can be found below.
Featured Presenters Include:
Is your county or region experiencing economic challenges due to the contraction of the coal industry? Are you seeking effective approaches to support economic diversification, workforce development and improved quality of life in your community2018-09-19Forum / Meeting2018-09-21
Is your county or region experiencing economic challenges due to the contraction of the coal industry? Are you seeking effective approaches to support economic diversification, workforce development and improved quality of life in your community?
Join the National Association of Counties and the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) Research Foundation in Delta, Colorado on September 19th -20th for Strengthening Economies in Colorado, a free forum designed for coal-reliant counties and regions from across Colorado. This convening will bring together stakeholders from the public and private sectors for an educational and interactive gathering to share best practices, lessons learned and new opportunities to support economic diversification. Prepare for a mix of interactive sessions and small group discussions designed to deepen and foster new partnerships aimed at promoting innovation and prosperity throughout Colorado and the West.
The forum will offer ample opportunity to network with your peers, state and federal officials and other practitioners who are promoting economic and community development at the local, regional and state levels. All interested community stakeholders from Colorado are welcome to attend, including: county and other local officials; regional development organization staff; workforce development professionals; non-profit and philanthropic leaders; business owners; and representatives from K-12 and higher education institutions.
This forum is funded through the support of the U.S. Economic Development Administration – Denver Regional Office, as part of NACo and NADO RF's larger four-state initiative: Strengthening Economies in the West, which provide tailored economic diversification support and technical assistance for coal-reliant counties and regions in Colorado, Montana, Utah & Wyoming. This initiative kicked off in April of 2017 with an educational forum in Denver.
While forum content will primarily focus on strategies and opportunities specific to Colorado, this is a regional initiative and attendees from other states are welcome. Similar forums were held in Utah in October 2017 and Montana in April 2018, while future forum will take place in Wyoming in October 2018.
An event agenda can be found below.
Featured Presenters Include:






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