The Archuleta Economic Development Association is a 501 c(6) non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to enable, grow and sustain economic development in Archuleta County. We are an independent organization with Board members representing private business, local government, financial institutions, builders/developers, real estate agents, and local utilities.

In 2008, AEDA completed a Targeted Industry study to identify key industries to focus on expanding and attracting to Archuleta County. The AEDA Targeted Industry Committee, which encompassed community leaders and AEDA Board Members, spent 18 months going through our local industry data. In the end, they identified 7 key industries that would help diversify and move our economy forward, as well as provide jobs that were much higher in salary than our current average. Another key finding was that many of these companies fit a certain profile known as Lone Eagles and High Fliers. View more about our Lone Eagle/High Flier Vision

In addition, our business mentoring and training services help businesses in all sectors of the economy. We also work together with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to provide free mentoring service to all businesses in Archuleta County. In fact, the AEDA Executive Director is the only certified SBDC Business Mentor in the County.

In addition, the AEDA focuses on helping Town and County officials provide a pro-business community. One of our more recent projects was to put together economic data in a joint effort with the Town and County. VIEW THE PRESENTATION (PDF)

AEDA Vision
Archuleta County is a community whose economy is vibrant, diversified and expanding as a result of focusing on the needs of our businesses. Business owners feel a sense of unity, where people work together to accomplish common goals. The result is our community enjoys a healthy, balanced life that takes advantage of our vast recreational opportunities and has the highest average income of any rural community in Southern Colorado.

AEDA Mission
Our mission is to provide business development and support in Archuleta County in order to nurture a diverse, local year-round economy that supports the needs, values and quality of life of our community.

Please find below information on our services, board of directors, our current membership listing, and how you can become an investor in AEDA.

1. Board of Directors (PDF)
   
   
2. Our Services (PDF)
   
   
3. AEDA Investors List
   
   
4. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

AEDA Annual Reports
2008 AEDA Annual Report (PDF)
2007 AEDA Annual Report (PDF)
2006 AEDA Annual Report (PDF)
2005 AEDA Annual Report (PDF)

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