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The Alliance is Your Business Advocate

The Alliance was founded to facilitate the difficult conversations and address
the most important issues for our business community.

We bring the right people to the table and are focused on connecting the
public and private sectors for economic success.

Vision: 

The Alliance will enable La Plata County to be one of the most vital, vibrant communities in the country to live, work, learn, and play.

Mission:

To create a vibrant and resilient economy from the recruitment, retainment, and growth of business, by fostering public and private partnerships, and preserving our quality of life.

Our Services

If you are expanding or relocating to Durango or La Plata County, the Alliance can help you:

Grow

  • Succeed with powerful pro-growth initiatives
  • Find appropriate space through realtor search

Respond

  • Navigate permitting by arranging timely meetings with planning departments and community leaders, and advocate on your behalf
  • Tap collaborative partnerships to advocate for workforce skills, space for business expansion, enhanced internet service, and funding

Network

  • Connect with other leaders at our meetings and events
  • Be part of the Alliance communication network and learn about key issues

Learn

  • Access reports such as housing studies and plan, workforce statistics, economic trends
Contact us today for more information

Membership Options

The Alliance Membership represents the public/private partnership that is driving economic development in our community. It is because of the commitment and support of this membership that the Alliance is able to continue to serve and promote a resilient economy. 

Friends of the Alliance

For individual proprietors and not for profits (1-3 employees)

Investor meetings and email distribution list

Participation in Alliance programs like internships

Online directory listing

Ability to vote in Alliance Board Member annual elections

Associates of the Alliance

For small businesses

Investor meetings and email distribution list

Participation in Alliance programs like internships

Online directory listing

Ability to vote in Alliance Board Member annual elections

Alliance Investors

For small to midsized businesses

Investor meetings and email distribution list

Participation in Alliance programs like internships

Ability to vote in Alliance Board Member annual elections

Online directory listing

Ability to serve on Board of Directors

Chairman’s Circle

For strategic partners and highly engaged employers

Investor meetings, economic updates, and online directory

Participate in Chairman’s Circle meetings

One-on-one check-in with the Alliance staff on strategic initiatives

Participation in Alliance programs

Ability to vote in Alliance Board Member annual elections

Ability to serve on Board of Directors 

Promotion of Chairman’s Circle members at Summit