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cmedpdirector (Anonymous) says…

Change:
Would you mind clarifying your comments regarding the CMEDP board, is it your opinion that the CMEDP board is not effective based on the makeup of the board? Are you aware that three new memebers have joined the board within the last year and a half and two of those members are young professionals?

cmedpdirector (Anonymous) says…

Just as a point of clarification. In the email I said I intended to ask the CMEDP Board of Directors to approve a letter of neutrality and partnership in which we publically address that our organization will continue to work collaboratively with any and all public and private sector partners that can help us advance a strong, stable economy for the community. CMEDP resources are very limited and we simply cannot allow ourselves to be involved issues that divert us from our work. We will not partner in such a way that we could be perceived as choosing sides except that we will always choose the path that we believe is the best for all businesses, workers and the economy.”

cmedpdirector (Anonymous) says…

GlacierDragon:
My apologies for your experience today. There are some complexities with this class - I was actually there and trying to catch anyone who came for the class to provide re-schedule options or individual business counseling this afternoon. I am very sorry I missed you.
Here are some options:
1. Tomorrow, Tuesday 4/6 we will offer the EXACT same class from 8:30a-11:30a.
2. Please call 756-1885 or 826-2039 and we will arrange for you to get the overview of how to start your business - and we will fit it into your schedule.
Thanks,
CMEDP Director

cmedpdirector (Anonymous) says…

Are you interested in knowing more? Please join CMEDP for a Business Focused Legislative Update.

CMEDP Annual Membership Meeting
A Business Legislative and Financing Update
Where's the money NOW?

Do you have questions about what is happening in the State of Colorado?
Hear this business focused legislative update. Featuring Senator Al White and Rep. Randy Baumgardner.

Followed by a Business Finance Update
Where's The Money Now?

Are you looking for financing tools to help your business? Wondering about if there are any “stimulus” dollars for you?

Join us for presentations for:
• USDA Rural Development Patti Snidow
• Northwest Colorado Loan Fund June Walters
• Office of Economic Development & International Trade
• SBA Loans What is new and what's not new about this business finance tool

Brought to you by the Craig Moffat Economic Development Partnership
Date: Wednesday, May 20th
Time: 3:00-5:00p
Location: Moffat County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Conference Room
RSVP: Reservations are welcomed and appreciated. Call the CMEDP @ 826-2039 or email to director@cmedp.com.
However, if you are able to attend and you have
not RSVP'd please DO join us.

cmedpdirector (Anonymous) says…

Please plan to attend this informative seminar to better understand this topic.

Your business property tax valuation is going up!
Find out what you CAN and CAN'T do about it and why!

Date: Tuesday, May 12th
Time: 12:00n-1:15p
Location: Moffat County Courthouse Building, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Details: Complementary lunch will be served.
RSVP: Reservations and welcomed and greatly appreciated (to ensure enough food for all attendees). Please RSVP to: CMEDP @ 970-826-2039 or director@cmedp.com. If you have not RSVP'd and can make it at the last minute, please DO join us!

Learn:
• Why business taxes are significantly higher than residential taxes
• The protest process if you disagree with your valuation (what you CAN do)
• How your property value is determined
• Understand the property tax timeline and important deadlines
there is an important deadline coming up at the end of May!

cmedpdirector (Anonymous) says…

dentedfender: Thanks. As you indicated, daytime meetings can be difficult to attend. I would be happy to talk with you in the evening and/or I'm sure the City Council will be taking public comment on this at their meeting 11/25/08. Those meetings are in the evening (7:30 start time) and might be more convenient for you.

cmedpdirector (Anonymous) says…

Thank you for your comments about this important topic. Some of the concerns you have identified are fair issues for us to be worried about as a community if we are considering incentives. Concerns like:

Are the jobs really high paying and are they sustainable?
How much impact does the current economy have on the particular business that we are looking at?
Is their business compatible with the community and what if any concerns do they bring with them?

Those are the very considerations that economic development groups and government officials must weigh in these types of situations.

If you are interested in participating in the process of looking at this issue, there are several options for you:

1. Contact me and I'll be happy to share information from the presentation I gave to City Council with you and I think it will allay many of your concerns. Email at director@cmedp.com or call 826-2039 and I'll be happy to meet with you.
2. Attend the Moffat County Commissioners meeting next Tuesday at 11:15 where the presentation will be shared with the commissioners.
Attend a CMEDP Board Meeting Our next meeting will include an Update on the Moffat County and Yampa Valley Regional Airports and is at the Craig Holiday Inn from 11:30-1:00p.