About CRVEDP

Our History

Conceived in 2022 by the municipal managers and established in 2023, the CRVEDP is a conglomerate of the Colorado River Valley region namely New Castle, Silt, Rifle and Parachute/Battlement Mesa also often referred to as Western Garfield County.

 With the assistance and support of the Rifle Regional Economic Development Corporation, which has been focused on economic development in the region since 2007, the goal of expanding the group is to ensure the entire region is represented, commonalities are identified and suitable strategies and initiatives are developed to allow our region to thrive. The CRVEDP has been purposely built on a public/private partnership with representatives required to be from government, business and non-profit entities to allow for diversity in opinions and experience.

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Our Core Values

Innovation
Collaboration
Resilience
Integrity
Community Vitality
Empowerment
Mission Statement

The Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership (CRVEDP) serves as an economic hub supporting coordination and partnerships to advance the economic priorities of our region. We will achieve this through being a nexus of regional information and trusted resources, assisting with workforce growth and development in the region, acting as a catalyst for innovation and action and championing projects and decisions that strengthen our regional economy.

Vision Statement

CRVEDP endeavors to be a regional collaboration that drives economic vitality and community prosperity for today and future generations.

Current Voting Board Members

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Executive Board Committee

  • Town of Parachute – Economic Development Manager Vincent Tomasulo, Chair (Public Seat)
  • Workforce Colorado – Carolyn Tucker, Vice Chair/Treasurer (At Large seat)
  • Business/Industry – Cole Buerger Rislende, Secretary (At Large seat)

Standing Public Seats (5)

  • Town of New Castle –Alison Cotey, New Castle Planning and Zoning
  • Town of Silt – Derek Hanrahan, Town Trustee
  • City of Rifle – Karen Roberts, City Councilor 
  • Garfield County – Glenn Hartmann, Community Development Director

At Large Seats (6)

  • Business Interest Regional – Paige Haderlie, Real Estate Property Professionals, Owner
  • Colorado Mountain College – Tinker Duclo, Dean of Rifle Campus
  • Battlement Mesa – Open Seat
  • At Large – Open Seat
In the News
The towns and city in the Colorado River Valley region each have their own unique charm and character.