Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution Student Artists Transform Utility Boxes Throughout Downtown Taos

Local Champion:: Downtown Taos
Date funded:: March 14, 2022
Grant Amount:: $3,200

Solution A New Cortez Business Center Provides Affordable Coworking and Office Space

Local Champion:: Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:: January 14, 2022
Grant Amount:: $23,084

Story The Birth of the Lander Art District December 2021

With Lander's art scene struggling amidst the pandemic, one local had an idea: establish a creative district that could benefit the entire community.

Solution Lander Young Professionals Build Bonds and Help With Worker Retention

Local Champion:: Lander Young Professionals
Date funded:: December 2, 2021
Grant Amount:: $7,250

Solution A Community Effort: Vouchers Added to Holiday Baskets to Offset Higher Food Costs

Local Champion:: A Lander local
Date funded:: November 30, 2021
Grant Amount:: $3,000

Story A New Bike Tech Training Program Comes to Cortez November 2021

All that Cortez's Southwest Open School needed to launch its new bike mechanic program was a shop. That's where LOR came in.

Solution Lander Chamber of Commerce Reminds Community Members: Shop Local!

Local Champion:: Lander Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:: November 15, 2021
Grant Amount:: $697

Solution Renewable Energy Cuts Utility Costs at Lander Senior Center

Local Champion:: Lander Senior Foundation
Date funded:: October 13, 2021
Grant Amount:: $15,000

Solution Lander Creatives Connect Local Businesses to Freelancers

Local Champion:: The Working End
Date funded:: August 30, 2023
Grant Amount:: $4,500

Story Uplifting Youth in Cortez August 2021

A new craft-beverage initiative in Cortez aims to help create career pathways for young people.

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