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Lake City, Colorado, is a nationally recognized Main Street community and follows a four-point approach to revitalization and historic preservation. Find out more here.
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Contribution
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DIRT applied for and received status as a Contribution Project. The purpose of this program is to offer additional tax incentives to donors in rural enterprise zones. For cash contributions in the 2009 calendar year, a donor will receive a 25% tax credit (not a deduction). For in-kind contributions, including skilled labor contributions, donors will receive 12.5% tax credit.
This is the 15th project identified in Region 10. All private donations made during the 2009 calendar year are eligible. The project may be renewed at the end of the year. For more information, contact the DIRT office. |
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The majority of Americans are taking a step back, and evaluating income and expenses. This is prudent in an economic downturn. It is also appropriate to look at the expenditures we are planning (like eating out twice a month or socializing with friends once a week or replacing the broken vacuum cleaner or scheduling that oil change) and see if these expenditures can be done in Lake City.
If you can, why not spend your money here? Our micro-economic climate will actually be impacted directly. Money spent in town recycles in the community several times.
Challenging times call for innovative solutions. Lake City DIRT is now soliciting and gladly accepting any and all suggestions for economic improvement, stimulus, sustainability, and improvement.
It's time to think outside the box. How are we going to survive and thrive as a community? We look forward to solving our economic challenges as a community.
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Greetings!
Welcome to our monthly newsletter! You'll find information on our revitalization and historic preservation efforts in Lake City, Colorado, as well as the scoop on local businesses and community happenings. Enjoy. |
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DIRT News
Lake City Uncorked - Wine & Music Festival, September 19th. Now seeking business sponsorships, vendors, and private donations.
Lake City DIRT has been identified by the Colorado Economic Development Commission as a Contribution Project. This means a portion of your cash and in-kind donations (25% and 12.5%) can be applied towards Colorado state taxes. This applies to all 2009 donations.
The next Coffee & Conversation is March 17th, at 8 a.m. at the Mocha Moose Coffee House.
Plans are in progress for the April Commmunity-Wide Celebration of Volunteers. Stay tuned for details or contact us to be involved. April 20th, 5 pm at the Armory.
Virtual Volunteer Opportunities are now posted on our website. Considering giving the gift of your time to our revitalization efforts. www.lakecitydirt.com
Calling local artists - would you like to do a rendition of a deer form for our Third Annual Art Walk and Auction? Forms available now. Call Angela Hollingsworth at 970-944-0234 to pick one up. Save the date - event on August 8, 2009.
Download the Buying History piece from the website today - www.lakecitydirt.com or call 970-944-DIRT to request a copy. This project was funded by the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns.
August 2009 is Lake City History Month. Stay tuned for a jam-packed calendar of heritage events, sponsored by a variety of community organizations.
Buy Local. Eat Local. Be Local! Go to lakecitydirt.com for a list of everyday items available in Lake City; post the logo in your store; offer local appreciation discounts; or provide feedback to businesses on products you may need.
Take advantage of the Revolving Loan program for business expansions. 2% interest, $5,000 maximum, must be a Lake City business owner. Click here for more info.
Commemorative Ornaments - The 2007 Commemorative Ornament features the Miners and Merchants Bank; the 2008 ornament features the Hinsdale County Courthouse. Purchase one for $20 or the set for $35. A limited quantity of each is available. Pre-order the 2009 ornament now which features the historic Hinsdale County Museum building.
Telecommuting services including wireless internet and space available for meetings now offered at the DIRT office. To schedule, please call 970-944-DIRT or ed@lakecitydirt.com
Calling all Teleworkers - a piece written to attract relocating professionals who work from home is now available on our website. Feel free to forward it on!
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Lake City Business News
Congratulations to the Silver World, Grant Houston, Sandy Hines, and the rest of the contributors to success for the Colorado Press Awards 2008 General Excellence Winner in Class 1 circulation.
Please joine us - Wednesday, March 18th, Tom Asp, 1:00 p.m., Coursey Annex, presenting results of the Telecommunications Feasibility Study. Please come!
Welcome to town, Solar Express.
Congratulations to WeeCare staff and board for successful grants!
Save the Date: Rural Philanthrophy Days of the Western Slope, June 17th - 19th, in Crested Butte. Who should attend? Non-profit representatives, community leaders and residents. Sign up to receive updates here
Take advantage of the Business Library - sponsored by the Small Business Development Council and housed at the Hinsdale Dale/Lake City Chamber of Commerce.
EDCC Conference www.edcconline.org Tough Times - Tough Solutions, Grand Junction, Colorado April 29 - May 1, 2009
Congratulations to the Town of Lake City and Michelle Pierce for receiving CLG funds for a walking tour brochure and interpretive brochure and perhaps the installation of additional plaques.
Welcome to town, new VISTA volunteer Katie Testa.
Congratulations to the Lake Fork Watershed Stakeholders for an EPA-319 grant.
Thank you, Henry Woods, for attending Colorado Preservation, Inc's annual conference.
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Kristie Borchers
Lake City DIRT
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