The Alliance membership represents a public/private partnership driving economic development in our community. This partnership makes La Plata County the most vital and vibrant community to live, work, learn, and play.
2026 Alliance Summit
Save the DateThe Alliance Summit returns on September 10, 2026 with a focus on Fueling Our Economy—exploring how public wealth, local assets, and collective leadership can drive shared prosperity across the Four Corners region.

La Plata Internship Funding
Learn MoreThe Alliance Internship Fund provides up to $3,000 to create paid internships that support emerging talent in La Plata County.

Free Leadership Training
Enroll NowJoin Project RUN for Fundamentals of Leadership & Management 2: Strategy. Class kicks off on March 25th.

2025 Annual Report
Read MoreMarking 25 years of advancing a vibrant economy, the La Plata Economic Development Alliance deployed $1M+ in 2025 to address housing, workforce, and business capacity in La Plata County.

Upcoming Alliance Events
Durango Herald: Will Animas Air Park Development Take Off?
/in Economic Data, Featured Newslines, News/by Louise SnodgrassDurango Herald highlights the joint economic feasibility study that is underway for Animas Air Park located in Durango, Colorado. Read the full article.
2025 Annual Report
/in Annual Reports, News, Reports/by Louise SnodgrassMarking 25 years of advancing a vibrant economy, the La Plata Economic Development Alliance deployed $1M+ in 2025 to address housing, workforce, and business capacity in La Plata County. Read our full 2025 Annual Report to learn more.
Newsline: Stregthening Durango’s Economy
/in Catalyst Fund, Childcare, Featured Newslines, Housing, News/by Louise SnodgrassLearn more about the work of the La Plata Economic Development Alliance with Local News Networks’ Community Insight.
Childcare Investment Fund launches with $50,000 local contribution
/in Childcare, News, Press Release, Reports/by Louise SnodgrassThe Early Childcare Investment Fund launches with first local contribution and will be matched with public revenue sources to create an additional 420 childcare slots over the next three years in La Plata County.
Newsline: Mike French to Step Down
/in Featured Newslines, News, Press Release, Uncategorized/by Sarah ToberThe Alliance is pleased to announce a planned leadership transition. After four impactful years with the organization, our Executive Director, Mike French, will be implementing a succession plan. Mike will be handing over the reins to our Deputy Director, Sarah Tober.
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