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Steady Growth Predicted for Colorado’s Revenue Forecast
DENVER — Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 — The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) today released its quarterly economic forecast. As with prior forecasts, the state’s economy is projected to continue to steadily grow, though not at the robust level experienced in 2014. At the present time, the contraction in the oil and […]
PCDI Board of Director Elections Set for March 27
Three positions on the Prowers County Development Incorporated board of directors will be up for election during the business portion of the annual business meeting, Friday, March 27. The meeting will be held at the Holly High School which will feature a tour of the facilities at 6pm, conducted by members of the […]
New Economic Development Directions for PCDI?
What is Rural Economic Development, what is its purpose and how does it influence economic change in a community? Those were topics addressed by Kari Linker, Economic Development Director for Morgan County. Linker was invited by Prowers County Development Incorporated to host a program called Economic Development 101, geared specifically for economic development in […]
Holly-Granada Forming Joint Economic Development Task Force
Holly and Granada decided to pursue an economic assessment study for both communities following a joint REDI Grant meeting in Granada this past Tuesday, March 3. The initial meeting helped provide a broad overview of how primary and secondary dollars and jobs contribute to a community’s economy. Each of the 40 participants took part […]
Holly & Granada Economic Development Discussion Planned
Residents of Holly and Granada are invited to a discussion regarding economic development in their respective communities, Tuesday evening, March 3, from 6pm to 8pm at the Granada Community Center. Both communities are using funds from a REDI grant to assess potential economic growth based on their infrastructure. The discussion is offered by […]
PCDI Plans Business Seminars
Several topics for future business seminar have been suggested by Prowers County Development Incorporated board members. Executive Director Lance Benninghoff and board president, Rick Robbins presented an overview for the Lamar City Council this past Monday evening, October 27, highlighting a November 13 seminar for OSHA certification for forklift operators. The discussion among PCDI board […]
CO Revenue Forecast Shows Continued Growth
DENVER — Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 — The latest revenue forecast shows continued growth with the state’s General Fund revenue expected to grow 7.4 percent in FY 2014-15 and 6.4 percent in FY 2015-16. Projections show an increase of $80.9 million in FY 2014-15, or 0.8 percent higher than compared to the June […]
Finance and Maintenance Discussed by Granada Trustees
Granada will host an information session on September 19 for a gathering of elected officials and staff from Granada, Holly and the Prowers County Commissioners. Prowers County Development Incorporated Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff, told the Granada Trustees, Wednesday, September 10, DOLA and OEDIT representatives will provide information on how to qualify for a REDI Grant […]
State Economy Continues Growing, Boosting Revenue Projections
DENVER — Friday, June 20, 2014 — A new forecast shows the state’s General Fund revenue is expected to increase by $96.4 million in the current fiscal year and by $127.6 million in the next fiscal year, which starts July 1. “Colorado’s economy continues to expand faster than many other states,” the Office of State […]
PCDI Reviews Business Seminars, Discusses Front Range Awareness for Local Businesses
“We had a good response on the first round of business meetings,” according to PCDI Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff. He was summarizing the attendance at the two business oriented sessions held last week at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, the first of several seminars planned by Prowers County Development Incorporated. During the monthly board meeting, […]
Colorado Exports Set Record in 2013
DENVER – Thurs., Feb. 6, 2014 – Colorado’s exports of manufactured, agricultural and mineral products increased 6.3 percent in 2013 compared to 2012, growing from $8.2 billion to $8.6 billion. Colorado’s rate of growth topped the 2 percent national average for merchandise export growth for the same period. “Increasing the export of Colorado’s products and services to […]
CO Exports on Pace to Set Record High
DENVER – Friday, August 9, 2013 – Colorado’s exports of manufactured, agricultural and mineral products increased 6 percent in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period in 2012, growing from $3.9 billion to $4.2 billion. At the current rate of growth, the state is projected to reach over $8.6 billion in annual export sales […]
Plans Underway for Local Impact for Pedal The Plains Tour
Representatives for the second annual Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour presented an overview of their needs from the Lamar and Prowers County community for the three day event on Thursday, May 2 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth Norris, Community Relations Manager for the Denver Post, and Reed Rowley, from the Colorado Office of […]
Colorado Blueprint for Economic Development Meetings Set for Lamar
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is visiting each region in February and March to continue working with our strategic partners on the Colorado Blueprint. Executive Director Ken Lund will provide an update on progress and we will also be sharing our new online asset map, Colorado InSite, along with other […]
Colorado Exports Set Record High
DENVER — Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 — Colorado’s exports of manufactured, agricultural and mineral products increased 11.3 percent in 2012 compared to 2011, growing from $7.3 billion to $8.1 billion. Colorado’s rate of growth topped the 4.4 percent national average for merchandise export growth for the same period. “Despite a challenging global economy, exports continue […]
Commissioners Reappraise SCEDD Membership Benefits
Kelly Taylor, Assistant Director of Southern Colorado Economic Development District & The Lending Center, and Margaret Eichman, SCEDD Board President, met with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, July 19 to discuss SCEDD’s role in business development in the county. Prowers County is one of 12 members in the district and according to Eeichman, the only […]
Anthony Moldenhauer Newest Holly Board Trustee
The Holly Board of Trustees became complete during the monthly meeting, Wednesday, July 11, with the approval of Anthony Moldenhauer’s letter of interest to serve on the town board. The board meeting was postponed a week due to the July 4 holiday, and Moldenhauer was administered his oath of office at the outset of […]
PCDI Continues Efforts to Sell Washington Street Property
Randle Realty in Lamar now has the exclusive listing for the Prowers County Development Incorporated incentive property. The land and buildings was donated to PCDI by Big R when the company’s corporate headquarters was moved to Pueblo. “Once the listing with Hancock Realty expired, we put out the building out for bid to local realtors,” […]
PCDI Continues Efforts to Sell Washington Street Property
Randle Realty in Lamar now has the exclusive listing for the Prowers County Development Incorporated incentive property. The land and buildings was donated to PCDI by Big R when the company’s corporate headquarters was moved to Pueblo. “Once the listing with Hancock Realty expired, we put out the building out for bid to local […]
Nolder, PCDI Earn State Economic Development Awards
Economic Development Council of Colorado Presents Annual Awards at Spring Conference in Estes Park The Economic Development Council of Colorado, the professional association of economic developers in Colorado, presented its annual awards for excellence at its Spring Conference in Estes Park on Friday, April 27th. The awards luncheon recognized five categories of winners including Volunteer […]