The 2024 Alliance Summit is set to be a pivotal event of inspiration and education, gathering our region’s top leaders, thinkers, and innovators for the 17th consecutive year. Attendees can look forward to a dynamic program featuring thought-provoking discussions and engaging workshops, complimented by empowering messages from keynote speakers who exemplify this year’s theme elements.
The Alliance is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Business and Finance Director who will play a crucial role in our organization’s financial management and strategic planning.
The 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.
The Alliance Board is announcing the acceptance of a succession plan presented by our Executive Director, Mike French. The plan calls for Mike to transition out of the organization and be succeeded by Sarah Tober, our current Deputy Director, effective July 1, 2024.
The Alliance has applied for $55,000 in state grant funding to address the significant childcare challenges in La Plata County.
The RHA has received a grant of nearly $1 million from the Durango Industrial Development Foundation to create a low-interest evolving loan fund to support local workforce housing initiatives. The Alliance will administer the fund, and is starting the application process for the Housing Catalyst Revolving Loan Program in late spring of this year.
The positive impact of the Alliance can be felt across La Plata County; whether within workforce development, housing, or broader, the Alliance is vital to our community. Our assets and efforts have increased significantly over the past few years. This growth is proof of the direction the Alliance is taking. We have doubled down both literally and figuratively on our primary objectives. The result was a tremendous amount of progress and programming and an even stronger commitment to our stated priorities
We are honored to have received this recognition and accept this award on behalf of our membership and board.
Durango Local News Network Reports: The City of Durango plans to contribute $250,000 to the Housing Catalyst Fund to support housing projects in La Plata County, building on previous grants.
The City of Durango has commended the La Plata Economic Development Alliance for the successful implementation of its Housing Catalyst Fund, initially seeded with a generous $250,000 contribution.
