Garfield County supporting Garfield Clean Energy
The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved a $150,000 grant supporting Garfield Clean Energy’s (GCE) efforts to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy in the region. The grant continues the county’s membership in the GCE collaborative, along with the municipalities of Garfield County. GCE strives for “measurable progress on energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean energy transportation while creating economic benefits.” The grant had been budgeted for in the 2021 Garfield County adopted budget and comes from the general grants BOCC fund. Erica Sparhawk, administrator for Garfield Clean Energy, told the board that GCE has seen early
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Garfield County approves additional $5,000 to SBDC
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – A federal program that helps new and existing businesses grow and flourish is reporting success in Garfield County. A midyear update from the Northwest Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) presented positive impacts on the local business community. This news prompted the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to grant an additional $5,000 for business development out of its discretionary fund. The BOCC had already granted $5,000 to the organization in January. The Northwest Colorado SBDC provides training and workshops at little to no cost, and free consultation to individuals or businesses in areas of small business
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Garfield County third-quarter discretionary grant awards
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Garfield County has announced the recipients of a combined $22,500 in third-quarter discretionary grants. Quarterly discretionary grants for local nonprofits or governmental organizations are capped at $5,000, with $120,000 allocated for 2019. Third-quarter awardees receiving $5,000 apiece include the Western Slope Veterans Coalition for operating expenses; Mount Sopris Historical Society for media displays to improve the customer’s experience at its Thompson House museum in Carbondale; and Colorado Mission of Mercy to purchase dental supplies for its mobile clinic that supplies cleanings, fillings, root canals and more. Receiving $2,500 each are the National Trials Sheepdog Trials for
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