The Incorporation of Youth into the Economic Development of Our Downtown Since 2019, Ms. Jennifer Hall’s Special Projects class has been actively advising and assisting Main Street La Junta by:
Researching and creating new videos on the Flora and Fauna of the La Junta Brick and Tile Park, Lucy’s Tacos, and the Arts in La Junta and Swink
Writing a grant to fund a bicycle-share program in the downtown
2019 AARP State and National Conference presentations
2020 AARP Summit in La Junta
AARP & WHO Livable City Designation
Participation in the C-PACE program
Colorado Health Foundation Leadership Training
Colorado Health Foundation Symposium Speaker, Unplugged, Disrupting Poverty
CHFA Mixed Use Downtown Initiative
Colorado Main Street Board Retreats
Colorado Main Street Green Initiative
Colorado Main Street Meeting Between Main Street La Junta & La Junta City Council
Colorado Main Street Strategic Plans
Colorado Main Street Summits—Montrose & Granby
Colorado Main Street Sustainability Initiative
Colorado Main Street 2-Day Visioning Workshop
Commissioner, Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways
Craft 101 Presentation, Alamosa
Downtown Colorado Inc. “In the Game,” 2018 & 2019
EDCC Summit, Hugo
El Pomar Foundation Southeast Regional Nomination for Award in Leadership & Service
The Future of Work Commission, Bell Policy Center
Greater Colorado Venture Fund Consultation with Jamie Finney
Jon Schallert Destination Businesses Workshop Sponsorship, Lamar
Jon Schallert Destination Businesses Workshop, La Junta, FREE
Jon Schallert Train-the-Trainer
Livewell Park, Main Street La Junta Design Committee, Design Achieved and Money Raised
National Main Street Conference, Seattle
Office of Economic Development and International Trade Think Tank Representative
Opportunity Zone Application and Receipt
Real World Challenges, BOCES
Rural Jump Start Application & Receipt
Saving Places Conference Presentation
Saving Places Conference Presentation on La Junta
Saving Places Conference Content Committee
Southeast Manufacturing Sector Member
Small Business Marketing Made Simple Webinar offered for FREE
StartUp Colorado Advisory Committee
State Historical Fund Grant Reviewer
By focusing on current community strengths and assets, Main Street La Junta is a catalyst to move our city forward, one step at a time.
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