LONGMONT, CO (August 6, 2020) – It was announced last week that Jessica Erickson, president and CEO of Longmont Economic Development Partnership (Longmont EDP), has been named co-chair of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation’s Economic Development Professionals Group for 2020 and 2021. Her co-chair is Ben Pratt, economic development director for the Town of Erie. “I am honored to be a part of this amazing group of big thinkers and innovators, including my co-chair Ben Pratt,” Erickson said. “I

Longmont, CO (August 4, 2020) – Longmont, Colorado – a city 30 miles north of Denver with a population of nearly 100,000 – has launched a national campaign to attract top talent and job seekers to the area. Funded by business investors and local partners and spearheaded by Longmont Economic Development Partnership (Longmont EDP), the campaign takes a novel approach to attracting and retaining top talent for Longmont’s existing and future employers. “We are focusing on talent and people looking

LONGMONT, CO (August 4, 2020) – Longmont Economic Development Partnership (Longmont EDP) recently commissioned a Workforce Perception survey to get a pulse on how Longmont-based workers viewed living and working in Longmont. 62 people responded to the survey. Top-line takeaways include: 87% would strongly recommend Longmont to a friend or colleague. 80% felt that Longmont was a safe place to live. 9 out of 10 said that the city had “a strong community vibe.” 85% felt that Longmont supported a