The Hive Paonia and the Paonia Chamber of Commerce will host “Toward a Thriving Economy: A Panel of North Fork Valley Leaders” on Wednesday December 3rd from 6:00 to 9:00pm at the Hive Paonia.
Local leaders from the most prominent economic sectors of the North Fork Valley will discuss what is working in the valley’s economy and what they are doing to assure a thriving future. Everyone is invited to participate in this community conversation. There is no charge for admission. Gifts/donations are welcome.
The following individuals will speak:
- BROADBAND INTERNET: JOHN GAVAN, Delta Libraries/DMEA Board
- AGRICULTURE: EMILY HARTNETT, Valley Organic Growers Association (VOGA)/Organic Farmer
- SMALL BUSINESS: DIANA TOURNEY, Small Business Consultant/Business Owner
- COAL: MIKE LUDLOW, President, Oxbow Mine
- SOLAR ENERGY: KRISTEN O’BRIEN, Solar Energy International (SEI)
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: TRISH THIBODO, Director of Delta County Economic Development (DCED)
- LOCAL INVESTING: CHRIS YATES, Private Capital Entrepreneur
- TOWN LEADERSHIP: NEAL SCHWEITERMAN, Mayor of Paonia
- REAL ESTATE: BOB LARIO, Owner/Broker of ReMax Mountain West
- ARTS/CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: CHRIS GARRE, Executive Director of the North Fork Creative Coalition
- TOURISM & PLANNING: ALEXIS HALBERT, President of Paonia Chamber/North Fork Heart & Soul
- CONSERVATION: SARAH SAUTER, Executive Director of the Western Slope Conservation Center
The Hive Paonia is a coworking, event, meeting, and office space where people work, create, and collaborate. More info at www.hivepaonia.com
The Paonia Chamber of Commerce envisions a healthy, thriving and collaborative commerce for Paonia and North Fork Valley. The Chamber’s mission is to support our local businesses, economic development and our quality of life. More info at www.paoniachamber.com
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