About URGED
Supporting Business Growth & Community Development
Mission
Upper Rio Grande Economic Development’s mission is to serve as a communication hub, increase job opportunities, the population and tax base, and help Rio Grande County businesses.
Vision
Our vision is to make Rio Grande County and the western side of the San Luis Valley the most attractive Rocky Mountain destination with a vibrant rural economy.
Our Team & Partners
The sum is greater than the parts. Our collaborative spirit sets us apart. We develop solutions through aligned efforts and regional partnerships. In the San Luis Valley, you will find a group of professionals and economic development practitioners who intentionally collaborate.
Jason C. Medina
Director San Luis Valley Small Business Development Center
The Depot
Alamosa, CO 81101
Office: (719) 589 – 3682
Cell: (719) 480 – 5392
SAN LUIS VALLEY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES GROUP
San Luis Valley Development Resources Group: Interim Executive Director: Anne Jones. Deputy Director: Sarah Stoeber. Business Loan Fund/Enterprise Zone: Marc Bellatoni.
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6099
Other team members
Other Resources
State Partners
Randi Snead, Regional Manager, Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Andrew Atchley, Housing Development Specialist, Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Our Services
As a 501(c)6 non-profit, we provide free business services and operate with the support of investor members and our communities.
Marketing
Through all media, we promote our region to attract businesses and grow the tourism industry
Business Assist
URGED helps with site selection and coordinates with local and county zoning and planning departments. We provide sources for engineering, contractor services, utilities, transportation, financial assistance, and strategic partners.
Compile Data
URGED provides custom data and demographics reports to businesses, realtors, and our municipal governments
Business Support
We help businesses relocate, start and expand – identify financial incentives, grants, and workforce development and training programs in the creation of new jobs.
Community Development
To encourage place making we assist with infrastructure improvements and recreation ventures.
Our Board of Directors
Each member of the Board is a community leader, representing both the private and public sector. They oversee the URGED co-director consultants and hold a monthly meeting one week prior to the regular monthly membership breakfast meeting.
Meet the Board
- Kathy Woods, Vice President; Director of Economic Development, City of Alamosa
- Traci Holmes, Secretary/Treasurer; Senior Vice President, Del Norte Bank
- Bernadette Martinez, Director; Town Administrator/Clerk, Town of Del Norte
- Jennifer Alonzo, Director; Marketing/Sales Coordinator, San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative
- Craig Barraclough, President; County Administrator, Rio Grande County
- Gigi Dennis, Director; City Manager, City of Monte Vista
- Martha Williamson, Director; District Ranger, Rio Grande National Forest
Our Investor Members
Meet the Investor Members of the URGED
Who Are Making a Commitment to Economic Development
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- Rio Grande County
- San Luis Valley Rural Electric Co-op
- City of Monte Vista
- Colorado Housing & Finance Authority
- Town of Del Norte
- Del Norte Bank
- Del Norte Chamber of Commerce
- Farm Credit of Southern Colorado ACA
- First Southwest Bank
- Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce
- Monte Vista Co-op
- Rio Grande Hospital
- RG Bank
- San Luis Valley Federal Bank
- Wilbur-Ellis Company
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