We bring the right people to the table for your economic success.

Joining the Alliance as a business investor means you add to the vitality of a well-connected, successful ecosystem of businesses that supports our strategic planning, healthy local economic growth and jobs for your neighbors. You’ll also have a strong voice in shaping Alliance goals by participating on volunteer committees and at events, and by serving on the board of directors.

As a member, you can capitalize on:

Monthly Investor Meetings held at 7:30 am on the second Tuesday of the month
Website Listing on the Alliance web page and a link to your website
Annual Economic Summit on current topics and issues
Professional Discounts on Alliance Managerial Professional Development Program
Trailing Spouse Program to help hire the spouse or partner of a new, relocating employee
Alliance Annual Report
Connect companies with La Plata County business and community leaders and influencers
Alliance serves as an advocate to simplify the process of working with the Municipalities throughout La Plata County
Alliance assists local businesses find space for expansion and growth

Our Members

A public-private partnership, the Alliance is funded by the County of La Plata, the City of Durango, the Town of Bayfield and the Town of Ignacio, as well as the more than 140 private sector business investors in our membership. This partnership allows us to facilitate the hardest situations and get things done.