Earlier this month the Rangely Development Authority (RDA) and Rangely Development Corporation heard from Town of Rangely Marketing Coordinator Jeannie Caldwell. Caldwell said a lot of the people in chat rooms she is in are talking about moving away from the Front Range and working remotely in response to the[Read More…]
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Volunteers needed to serve on RDA/RDC boards
RANGELY | This summer Rangely lost a volunteering pioneer, someone who was “at the ready” for her community. Peg Rector was a community member whose life was dedicated to making a difference, volunteering on several important boards that helped make Rangely, Rio Blanco County and Northwest Colorado what it is[Read More…]
RDA discusses AGNC, housing, shooting range
RANGELY I AGNC Support The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado are developing a comprehensive economic development strategy. One of the purposes of the strategy would be to allow Rangely to access federal grants that they currently do not qualify for because the median household income and employment levels are too[Read More…]
RDA reviews video promo idea, grocery coop, rentals
RANGELY I The Rangely Development Authority met briefly last week to review funding promotional videos and explore creation of a grocery cooperative. Promotional Video The RDA again heard from Josh Jackson who has proposed creating promotional videos for the town. Jackson presented the RDA with a drafted script for a[Read More…]
RDA creates grocery co-op committee
RANGELY | Grocery Cooperative The RDA agreed to appoint a committee to lead the development of a feasibility plan for a co-op grocery store including researching developing membership, identifying a location, funding, wholesale suppliers, insurance, permits and licenses, staff training, local workforce availability and skill sets and development of a business[Read More…]
RDA/RDC help new business pay rent, nominate new member
RANGELY | Last month Dan and Bobbie Fiscus approached the Rangely Development Agency seeking help with starting a new equipment rental business on Main Street. On Thursday the RDA approved helping the Fiscus’ by assisting with rent payments for first six months of business operation. They also recommended the Fiscus’ work[Read More…]
New recreation business seeking startup funding from RDA
RANGELY | At last week’s Rangely Development Authority and Rangely Development Corporation meeting the boards learned about a new business coming to Rangely and listened to ongoing project updates. Bobbie and Dan Fiscus approached the RDA about a new business they are opening on Main Street which will include both[Read More…]
RDA discusses future options
RBC | The Rangely Development Agency met quickly last week for updates and to discuss the future of the RDA. The board received an update from Keely Winger with the County Economic Development Department regarding the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) which currently operates out of the Rangely Chamber of[Read More…]
RDA and RDC boards discuss further development of aviation resources
RBC | Last week the Rangely Development Agency and Rangely Development Corporation heard a presentation from Todd Ficken of F&D International LLC about potentially cooperating with Rangely to further develop local aviation resources. Ficken, who is an architect and pilot, described himself as an entrepreneur. He said he first became[Read More…]
RDA/RDC nominates new board member
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Authority and Rangely Development Corporation met last Thursday where they discussed a TANK grant and board membership. The RDA/RDC nominated Jason Kruger to the board. His nomination will now be sent to the town council and mayor who will make the final determination. Kruger currently[Read More…]
RDA gives façade grant to new business
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency and Rangely Development Corporation met last Thursday where they discussed grants and approved 2018 draft budgets. EZ Auto Mechanics LLC, owned by Mike Zadra and Rebecca Elder, received a $7,500 grant from the RDA to update 807 East Main St., commonly referred to as[Read More…]
RDA considers recruiting call center
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency held its monthly meeting last Thursday where they welcomed a new board member and continued to discuss future areas of focus with Better City. Earlier in the week the Rangely Town Council voted to appoint Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director Konnie Billgren to[Read More…]