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Longmont, CO: After an extensive search, the Longmont Economic Development Partnership (EDP) is excited to announce today that Kurt Harris has been named Investor & Community Relations Manager at Longmont EDP. His first day on the job will be August 1, 2017.
Mr. Harris is in the process of relocating to Longmont from Concord, California, where he currently serves as Director of Development for Mobility Matters, a 501c(3) non-profit organization focused on connecting citizens with public transportation options to improve mobility for the residents of Contra Costa County. His primary role in his new position at Longmont EDP will be to lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, supporting Longmont EDP’s growth and ability to lead economic development efforts in the community.
“I had already identified Longmont as the place I wanted to live prior to learning of the opportunity with Longmont EDP” stated Harris.
He continued, “Longmont is an up and coming community and I couldn’t be more excited to be involved with economic development here, and all of the work Longmont EDP does on behalf of the community. I most look forward to supporting the organization’s efforts to bring higher wage, and skilled career opportunities to Longmont.”
“Kurt is coming to us with an incredible background in all of the experience and expertise you hope to find in a person charged with leading the fundraising efforts of a non-profit economic development organization,” noted Longmont EDP President Jessica Erickson. “I was incredibly impressed with his poise and professionalism throughout the interview process, and I could not be more thrilled to have him join the Longmont EDP team.”
In addition to his experience at Mobility Matters, Kurt has a B.A. in Political Science from California State University Channel Islands and an Environmental Policy Graduate Certificate from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He comes to Longmont with a broad range of experience from past roles in public policy, fundraising, event planning, sales and marketing, and communications.
About The Longmont Economic Development Partnership: The Longmont Economic Development Partnership is a public/private 501c(6) non-profit economic development organization serving the greater Longmont area. As Longmont’s primary agent for economic development, the Partnership leads a comprehensive and collaborative economic development strategy to promote and strengthen the Longmont community’s economic health. The Longmont Economic Development Partnership offers a variety of services and resources to support the relocation, retention, and expansion of business in Longmont and serves as the gateway to Longmont for all businesses.
The Longmont Economic Development Partnership has issued Longmont Observer this press release.
