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

Longmont, Colo.: Longmont Economic Development Partnership (EDP) and Cornerstone Home Lending today announced the launch of “Longmont Start to Home”, a unique talent relocation and retention program designed to help employees of Longmont-based employers enjoy a stress-free relocation and home buying experience from start to home. The innovative new program is available to Longmont-based employers who are investors in Longmont EDP and prospective employers with whom Longmont EDP is working to attract or expand into the community. “Longmont Start to Home”

Longmont, CO – In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and its vast negative impact on local small businesses and the economy, the Advance Longmont Partner Organizations have formed the Strongmont Fund.  Comprised of funds from the City of Longmont, the Longmont Downtown Development Authority, the Longmont Economic Development Partnership, and donations from the broader community, the Strongmont Fund will provide grant funding to local small businesses as they navigate the re-opening process and adapt to the ‘new normal’.  The Longmont Community Foundation