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- 1. The Frontier of Economic Development Presented by: Patricia Vice, Executive Director Lincoln County Economic Development
- 2. Ports to Plains Alliance
- 3. Innovation
- 5. Recreation
- 8. Signage
- 9. Meetings
- 11. Lincoln County, Colorado • 2,600 square miles (larger than Delaware or Rhode Island) • 2.4 persons per square mile • Top three economies: – Agriculture – Service/government – Food and accommodations
- 12. Karval, Colorado
- 13. Karval, Colorado • Population : 60 • Ranching and farming • 35 miles to gas, groceries • Pre-school – 12th grade school • Student population: 49; online school 167 • School employment: 25
- 15. FFA Program
- 16. Karval, Colorado Community Assessment: Community commitment Assessment team Two days
- 17. • SWOT Analysis • S-strengths • W-weaknesses • O-opportunities • T-threats
- 18. • Four Goals: Develop a brand for marketing Establish a café/convenience store Study feasibility of a packing plant Capitalize on wildlife presence Established the Karval Alliance
- 19. Branding • Number one place in America for star gazing according to Scientific American
- 20. Branding
- 21. Fourth of July BBQ and Rodeo Agriculture
- 24. Packing Plant Still in the feasibility study stage Meat sources through hunting, cattle, goats, hogs Exploring cooperative model through Rocky Mountain Farmers” Union
- 25. Wildlife 26 species of birds migratory patterns Native wildlife – 128 species Wildlife viewing and photography
- 26. • Karval Lake
- 28. Ranching and Wildlife • Ranches in conservation programs • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Colorado Division of Wildlife CSCP Easement
- 29. Mountain Plover Festival Nesting area for Rocky Mountain Plover
- 30. • Each year wildlife viewing and bird watching generates more than $1 billion in revenue for the State of Colorado
- 31. • Partners: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Colorado Division of Wild Life Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory National Audubon Society
- 32. • Two Days • Ice Cream Social • Tours and classes • Karval Market • Chuck wagon dinner And Steve Bailey
- 33. • RAW • Ranching and Wildlife Program • FFA/USFWS
- 34. Next Steps • 501 c 3 status • RV/campground plans • Follow up assessment planning • Eco Tourism marketing plan with LCEDC
- 35. www.karval.org