Economy

Solutions and stories related to local economic prosperity.

Solution Taos Job Fair Puts a Dent in Workforce Shortage

Local Champion:: Taos County Chamber of Commerce
Date funded:: September 27, 2022
Grant Amount:: $3,000

Solution Monte Vista Makes the Season Bright for Local Businesses

Local Champion:: City of Monte Vista
Date funded:: September 26, 2022
Grant Amount:: $6,000

Solution Art Appreciation: Taos Looks to Measure the Economic Impact of the Arts

Local Champion:: Millicent Rogers Museum
Date funded:: September 21, 2022
Grant Amount:: $1,500

Solution A Cortez Gallery Gives Artists Experiencing Homelessness Supplies—and Their Own Show

Local Champion:: an individual
Date funded:: September 2, 2022
Grant Amount:: $5,060

Solution New Taos Youth Basketball League Fosters NBA Dreams

Local Champion:: Taos Youth Basketball League
Date funded:: August 26, 2022
Grant Amount:: $18,700

Solution Cortez Apple Growers Turn Waste Into A Windfall

Local Champion:: Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project
Date funded:: June 29, 2022
Grant Amount:: $29,000

Solution Local Growers Flourish at the Talpa Community Farmers Market

Local Champion:: Talpa Community Center Association Inc.
Date funded:: May 23, 2022
Grant Amount:: $9,960

Solution Lander Businesses Explore Forming a Main Street Association With Help From Wyoming Experts

Local Champion:: Lander Main Street Association
Date funded:: April 25, 2022
Grant Amount:: $500

Solution Cortez Cultural Center Helps Local Artists Reach New Customers With E-Commerce

Local Champion:: Cortez Cultural Center
Date funded:: March 25, 2022
Grant Amount:: $15,502

Solution Local Videographer Raises Awareness About Lander’s Nonprofit Sector

Local Champion:: Topographic Media
Date funded:: March 24, 2022
Grant Amount:: $10,445

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