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Newsline: 2024 Southwest Economic Outlook

Economists shed light on the economic landscape during the 32nd Annual Southwest Economic Outlook hosted by Fort Lewis College Katz School of Business and Bank of Colorado. Fort Lewis College economics associate professor Nate Peach highlighted concerns about rising living costs impacting economic sentiments, especially among the youth.

Housing 101 Series

The Alliance, in partnership with Project Moxie, is offering a three-part educational webinar series on workforce housing development. Find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Pine River Commons Ground Breaking

The Pine River Commons is not just a housing project; it’s a testament to the power of collaboration and community-driven initiatives. We invite you to read the full article by Christian Burney in the Durango Herald to learn more about LPEDA’s role in this transformative project.

Wrapping Up the Summit: Chris Schembra

Chris Schembra has put together a resource list of martials from the 2023 Alliance Summit. If you enjoyed his massage, then keep the conversation going with these resources.

2022 Annual Report

Looking in the rear-view mirror of 2022, it was a fluid year that allowed us to double down on our three major strategic initiatives: Workforce Housing, Workforce Development, and Business Capacity and Growth. We will continue to focus on how we make a difference in 2022, as we build on the foundation we have created.