Reviving Face-to-Face Engagement: LEDP’s Meetings with Longmont Employers to Boost Local Economy

In the coming months, LEDP will be arranging meetings with employers in Longmont to gain a better understanding of their needs and concerns. These face-to-face interactions will resume this spring after being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of the leading economic development organizations in the region, LEDP provides primary employers with a range of services such as data insights, incentive negotiations, administration of the North Metro Enterprise Zone, advocacy, and site selection services.

LEDP is excited about this opportunity to engage with businesses directly and delve into the challenges and opportunities of operating in Longmont. Through interviews and online surveys conducted by ELEVATE Longmont, issues like talent retention, housing costs, and availability have been identified. The data collected has allowed LEDP to collaborate with the city of Longmont to address these issues and form advocacy groups like Prosper Longmont.

Prosper Longmont focuses on promoting equal access for residents to participate in the local economy and build wealth for the future. The data gathered is presented at LEDP’s annual economic summit to provide a comprehensive overview of the business landscape in Longmont for the previous year. Executive Director Erin Fosdick highlighted the importance of these in-person interviews as they provide a more complete understanding of economic issues and opportunities compared to surveys alone. By establishing connections through these meetings, LEDP aims to showcase the work being done by businesses and facilitate networking among investors and stakeholders.

Overall, this initiative reflects LEDP’s commitment to supporting and enhancing the local business community. Through these interactions, LEDP hopes to address key concerns, foster collaboration