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Four Corners Partners: Expanding Skills for an Expanding Economy

Many communities working to diversify their economies face a common dilemma: the “chicken and egg” challenge of workforce re-training. On one hand...
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The Silverton Compass Project Film

The positive response to the recent New York Times article about the Compass Project in Silverton has been humbling and exciting…
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What My Garden Taught Me About Economic Development: A Season in Review

As I learned about how to foster a healthy and thriving garden, I in turn learned about how to foster a healthy and thriving economy.

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Four Corners Partners: Expanding Skills for an Expanding Economy
Many communities working to diversify their economies face a common dilemma: the “chicken and egg” challenge of workforce re-training. On one hand...
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Building Better Places Training: March 6-8, 2024
Five communities from across Colorado’s mountain and rural towns will participate in our upcoming Building Better Places (BBP) training in Glenwood Springs.…
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The Silverton Compass Project Film
The positive response to the recent New York Times article about the Compass Project in Silverton has been humbling and exciting…
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What My Garden Taught Me About Economic Development: A Season in Review
As I learned about how to foster a healthy and thriving garden, I in turn learned about how to foster a healthy and thriving economy.
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Introducing Community Builders’ Colorado Mountain and Rural Places Project
An even stronger commitment to the social, environmental and economic well-being of Colorado’s cherished mountain and rural communities.
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Exploring the Link Between Brownfields and Affordable Housing
Brownfields present a unique opportunity to address affordable housing challenges in a win-win-win scenario.
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Jillian's Farewell Letter
Jillian Sutherland shares a farewell to Community Builders as she takes the next step in her career.
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Prioritizing People for Stronger Community Building
Guest writer Jamie Finney from the Greater Colorado Venture Fund shares examples from the road of how prioritizing people is the best way to build a stronger community.
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Parklets Bring New Life to the ‘Last of the Old West’
Guest writer Susan Scarlata discusses how Jackson's parklet project may be one of the most positive outgrowths of the COVID-19 pandemic in their community.
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Why You Should Care About Your City's Budget
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Public Engagement Is Not a One-Night Stand
We often approach our public engagement process with a “one and done” mentality. We hope these engagement insights will give you some laughs this Valentine's Day.
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Exploring Housing Segregation in the West
There is a common misconception in smaller and rural Western communities that “we don’t have racial equity problems here”. Our experience tells us that statement is wrong.
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