Press Release: State Recovery Act Outreach Tour Begins
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2009
CONTACT:
Myung Oak Kim, 303-947-5708, Myung.kim@state.co.us
STATE RECOVERY ACT OUTREACH TOUR BEGINS AUGUST 11
The Governor's Economic Recovery Team announced it will launch a statewide tour, visiting all 64 counties, to help Colorado's small businesses and minority communities learn about opportunities with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Maranda Pleau, Director of Minority and Small Business Outreach for the Governor's Economic Recovery Team, will kick off the tour August 11-12, in southern Colorado.
"Leveraging the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds is one way to help Colorado emerge from this economic downturn faster and stronger," said Gov. Ritter. "These statewide meetings are designed to move Colorado forward by providing individuals, small businesses and community organizations with information on how best to access those funds."
Statewide Outreach Tour Meetings, Aug. 11 & Aug. 12:
Tuesday, Aug. 11:
- 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Trinidad/Carnegie Public Library, 202 North Animas Street, Trinidad
- 1 to 3 p.m.: Costilla County Public Library, 418 Gaspar Street, San Luis
- 5 to 7 p.m.: Spanish Peaks Library, 323 Main Street, Walsenburg
- 9 to 11 a.m.: Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, 302 North Santa Fe Avenue, Pueblo
At least $5.5 billion in Recovery Act funds are expected to come to Colorado over the next three years. The Governor's Economic Recovery Team is tracking those funds.