The second Innovation Challenge workshop was held in Grand Junction, Colo., from September 16-18, 2015. Materials and resources from the workshop can be found below.
More information about the Innovation Challenge for Coal-Reliant Communities can be found by visiting: naco.org/InnovationChallenge.
- Selected Teams
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- Team Lead: Moffat County, Colo.
- This team includes representatives from Moffat County; the City of Craig; Craig/Moffat County Economic Development Partnership; Craig Chamber of Commerce; and Moffat County Tourism Association.
- Team Lead: Region 10 Economic Assistance and Planning, Inc.
- Representing Delta County and Montrose County, Colo.
- This team includes representatives Delta County; the City of Delta; West End Economic Development Organization; and Telluride Foundation for West End Montrose County.
- Team Lead: Rio Blanco County, Colo.
- This team includes representatives from Rio Blanco County; the Town of Rangely; Rangely Chamber of Commerce; Colorado Northwestern Community College; and Rangely Auto Parts.
- Team Lead: Routt County, Colo.
- This team includes representatives from Routt County and the Steamboat Springs Economic Development Council.
- Team Lead: Sherburne County, Minn.
- This team includes representatives from Sherburne County; Xcel Energy; Initiative Foundation; Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation; and the City of Becker.
- Team Lead: Snowy Mountain Development Corporation
- Representing Musselshell County, Mont.
- This team includes representatives from Musselshell County; the City of Roundup; Coila Evans Art & Gift Gallery; and ABT Companies.
- Team Lead: Carbon County and Emery County, Utah
- This team includes representatives from Carbon County; Emery County; Utah State University’s Darbon Energy Innovation Center; and the Southeastern Utah Economic Development District.
- Team Lead: Six County Association of Governments
- Representing Utah Counties of Juab, Kane, Millard and Sevier
- This team includes representatives from Sevier County; Kane County; Juab County; Millard County; and Snow College.
- Team Lead: Moffat County, Colo.
- Geographies Represented
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- Workshop Agenda
- Innovation Challenge Grand Junction Workshop Agenda
- Workshop Materials
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Welcome and Team Presentations: Who’s In the Room?
Panel Discussion: From Downturn to Transition
- Economic Transition and Community Revitalization: Clinton County, Ohio – Taylor Stuckert
- The Oregon Solutions Network: Tools for Regional Solutions – Tony Hyde
- The Forest Health – Human Health Initiative – Tony Hyde
Opening Plenary: Partnerships and Resources to Root the Transition
Exploring Data and Tools: Concurrent Sessions
- Exploring Economic Diversification Data Tools – Brian Kelsey
- Exploring Workforce Development Tools – Joel Simon
Luncheon Keynote: Building Communities that Create Prosperity and Opportunity
Panel Discussion: Regional Partnerships to Implement a Vision
Final Team Presentations