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Region 10 Seeks Input On Econ. Development Ideas For Delta, Gunnison Counties

North Fork Valley
Laura Palmisano
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KVNF

Over the past two years, hundreds of coal miners in Delta and Gunnison counties lost their jobs.

The decline in the coal industry has affected western Colorado. That’s why Region 10, an association of local governments, hired Utah-based consulting firm Better City.

The company is analyzing ways to foster economic growth in the area. And, the firm recently unveiled its first recommendations on how to do that.

Better City suggests Delta County leverage its existing agriculture and manufacturing industries. 

It calls Delta County “the hub of organic agriculture in Colorado.” It also says the county saw manufacturing jobs increase 19 percent between 2010 and 2014.

The firm recommends the county promote these industries and find ways to help them grow.  

Michelle Haynes, the executive director of Region 10, says Better City’s ideas for Gunnison County include "a center of innovation in collaboration with the university" and expanding the county's outdoor recreation industry by creating a center for "extreme athletic training."

The public can give feedback on these ideas on Region 10's website.

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