Southwest Weld gets own eco-devo focus

WELD COUNTY – A unique part of Northern Colorado is getting a sharper focus when it comes to attracting new primary employers.

Southwest Weld County, which includes the tri-towns of Frederick, Firestone and Dacono and other nearby communities, is putting together a collaborative economic development strategy that builds on a shared geographic location. Its mission is to promote cooperation in bringing good jobs to the area.

The strategy is being developed under the auspices of Upstate Colorado Economic Development, the organization that serves Weld County as a whole. Larry Burkhardt, Upstate CEO, said the Southwest Weld Economic Development Initiative was created to…