REGION 10 TO HOST ECONOMIC GARDENING SUMMIT JULY 9 IN MONTROSE (MONTROSE CO, 6-6-2014)—As any grower knows, achieving a successful harvest takes careful planning and long-term vision. Every delicious tomato, ear of corn or head of lettuce represents months of sun, soil, water and hard work. Growing an economy also requires attention, feeding and plenty of groundwork. On July 9, Region 10 will share resources and tools for growing the regional economy, at an Economic Gardening Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express on South Townsend. The event will be free to the public, and will include lunch. “We will have representatives from the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Elizabeth Garner of the Colorado State Demographers Office will speak to us about demographic trends,” Region 10 Executive Director Michelle Haynes said. Others who will present at the Economic Gardening Summit include Pattie Snidow of USDA Rural Development, Haynes said. “Information, tools and resources are available at the state and federal levels that our communities can take advantage of,” Region 10 Regional Development Coordinator Jay Stooksberry said. “It will be a wealth of information, packed into one day. “These tools and resources can help us build the businesses that are already here.” “If we invest in our communities, we will see a return,” Haynes said. Alpine Bank is helping to sponsor the event. For more information or to RSVP visit region10.net/economicgardening. A non-profit organization, the Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning was formed in 1972 and serves six-counties (Montrose, Delta, Gunnison, Ouray, Hinsdale and San Miguel), operates an Enterprise center (300 North Cascade) administers the Enterprise Zone tax credit and marketing grant programs, oversees the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and Community Living Services, coordinates regional transportation planning, and offers a loan program for small business. To learn more about Region 10, call 970-249-2436 or visit the web site at region10.net.
Posted on: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:52:00 +0000
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