A NEW VISION OF ECONOMIC PROSPERITY FOR THE NEXT 40 YEARS...

The Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership (CRVEDP) is a coalition of regional stakeholders dedicated to building community and regional prosperity throughout Western Garfield County.
 
Working closely with state agencies, municipal and county government, higher learning institutions, and public/private partners — our work is focused on cultivating an affordable and innovative economic landscape ideal for recreation, agriculture, biodiversity, workforce training, affordable housing, quality healthcare, social services, good-paying jobs, entrepreneurial ecosystems, multi-cultural belonging, and sustainable opportunities for upward mobility.




              Become the First "Flight & Free-Fall Capital of Colorado"

Phase 1: Leverage Existing Relationships, Infrastructure & Expertise
US Military, Smokejumper & Wildland Firefighter Aviation Pilot Training 
Focus 1: US Air Force Special Warfare Pararescue Training + Mountain/High Altitude Military Training  
Focus 2: Wildland Firefighter /Smokejumper & Aviation Firefighter Pilot Training (Fixed Wing & Helicopter) 

Phase 2: Expand Operations to Outdoor Rec, Tourism & Pilot Training
Recreational Aerial Sport, Tourism & Civilian Pilot Academy
Focus 1: Aerial Sports Tourism: Skydiving + Paramotor + Paragliding, etc. + Flight Tours, Festivals & Demos
Focus 2: Pilot & Aviation Mechanic Training Academy + High Altitude Specialty Licensure & Certifications 

Phase 3: Recruit Leading Industry Manufacturers & R&D Innovators
Aviation Industry Light Manufacturing & Renewables R&D
Focus 1: Aviation & Aerial Sports Light Manufacturing + Soft Goods Manufacturing (Safety equipment, etc.)
Focus 2: Electric and Hydrogen Aviation Propulsion + Next-Generation Technologies in Aviation & Aerospace