The Summit Prosperity Initiative is Northwest Colorado Council of Governments is pleased to endorse and support the collaborative efforts of the Summit Prosperity Initiative.
We applaud your efforts to offer technical assistance and capacity building expertise to deserving projects throughout our Rural Regions. Working families are critical to the fabric of our community, and we are working collaboratively to make sure that everyone can continue to thrive in our resort economy. Since almost 70% of our jobs are tourism based, we are coming together to explore ways to diversify our economy and make sure we continue to be a place where people of varying income levels can live.
Over the past six months, The Summit Prosperity Initiative has built a strong coalition of governmental bodies, educational institutions, small, medium and large businesses, our county-wide chamber of commerce, elected officials, non-profit organizations, and interested citizens who have identified several focus areas we believe are vital to our community. Strong plans, created with critical technical expertise, will enable our community to address the creation of career development pathways, attainable housing initiatives, community health and equity efforts, responsible tourism, infrastructure plans, and a resilient economy. We strongly believe that our entire community is eager to work together to enhance the quality of life for all in Summit County.
Your consideration of our application is greatly appreciated.
Several investments recently made in the Region’s communities for tourism, creative industries, housing
Several of the region's communities have recently received substantial investments from state and local funding sources in the way of grants for a variety of projects to enhance the economic vitality of their communities. The stories below describe how they are using the funds to enhance tourism, creative arts, and housing.
Success Story
Partnership in Summit County creates Summit Biz: Training program for entrepreneurs and business owners The Summit Prosperity Initiative (SPI), a partnership in Summit County created to enhance economic prosperity has created the Summit Biz Program to provide business training for entrepreneurs looking to start a business and business owners looking to grow their business. Since…
Partnership in Summit County develops training program for entrepreneurs and business owners
The Summit Prosperity Initiative (SPI), a partnership in Summit County created to enhance economic prosperity has created the Summit Biz Program to provide business training for entrepreneurs looking to start a business and business owners looking to grow their business. Since September of 2020, five cohorts have been held with 44 graduates from the program.
Partnership and capacity building at work to support older adults in Eagle County
Golden Eagle has provided 36 units of housing for low-income older adults since 1986. NWCCOG has helped secure a USDA Housing Preservation Grant to fund improvements to this housing development over the years since 2009, resulting in over $180,000 in funds.
Partnership and capacity building at work to support older adults in Eagle County
Golden Eagle has provided 36 units of housing for low-income older adults since 1986. NWCCOG has helped secure a USDA Housing Preservation Grant to fund improvements to this housing development over the years since 2009, resulting in over $180,000 in funds.
Partnership and capacity building at work to support older adults in Eagle County
Golden Eagle has provided 36 units of housing for low-income older adults since 1986. NWCCOG has helped secure a USDA Housing Preservation Grant to fund improvements to this housing development over the years since 2009, resulting in over $180,000 in funds.
Red Cliff Broadband Program
Cliff never felt so far from civilization as when cell phones and broadband be-came standard tools for living and working. Town doggedly pursued broadband to bring the modern era to it’s citizens for close to a decade, and didn’t get far until NWCCOGs program came along. After nearly 4 years of assistance from NWCCOG and…