 Above: MEDC presents Hansen WeatherPORT in Olathe with a business expansion grant. Left-right: George Voorhis, Steve Savoy, Bill Hansen, Richard Hansen, Bruce Panter, Dave Fullerton, Sandy Head. Photo Courtesy MEDC
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 Colorado Governor,
Bill Ritter and MEDC Executive Director, Sandy Head.
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by Lu Anne Tyrrell for MEDC |
| WHAT A PRIVILEGE it is to be part of
the 50th anniversary of Montrose Economic Development Corporation. The
success we have enjoyed goes beyond the story of MEDC. It is the story
of Montrose and the community itself. Our mission is to strengthen Montrose Country’s economic base and increase the standard of living for all of our residents through the retention, expansion, attraction, and development of primary jobs and capital investments. This includes promotion of workforce enhancement, agriculture advancement, and other business development that provides economic diversification and stabilization for all of Montrose County. Over the past fifty years, five business parks have been developed for job creation. Forty-two primary employers, many who are part of the global business community, have been assisted with either expansion or relocation efforts. |
Not all of these
companies are here today. Attrition is a reality. This is why economic
development needs to be an ongoing effort. Primary jobs bring new
wealth (dollars) into our community. These dollars will be spent on
goods and services our local businesses provide. As primary jobs
increase, new business opportunities emerge, adding to the
diversity of our community.
Looking back over half a century of growth and accomplishments, our community gives us a lot to be proud of. Looking ahead, we anticipate growth here to exceed three percent annually, with a population of 50,000 by the year 2015. The next ten years will see as much or more change than we experienced in the last fifty. Governor Bill Ritter’s commitment toward economic development that will make us a key player in a world economy is just the beginning. We need to keep our eyes on the horizon and plan well for our future. Sandy Head, Executive Director,
MEDC
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San Juan Publishing Group, Inc., for Montrose Economic Development 50th
Anniversary Publication Reprint copies and business information available from MEDC, 970, 249-9438. http://www.montroseedc.org/ |