San Luis Valley Development Resources Group

What San Luis Valley Development Resources Group does

San Luis Valley Development Resources Group (SLVDRG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit economic and community development organization founded in 1994 and headquartered in Alamosa, Colorado. It serves as the federally designated Economic Development District for the six-county San Luis Valley region (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache), covering approximately 8,193 square miles and 46,000 residents. Its core programs include the San Luis Valley Business Loan Fund (revolving gap financing, $10,000 to $250,000 per loan), the San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone (administering up to nine state tax credit categories through the Colorado OEDIT portal), the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (five-year regional planning document), transportation planning coordination with CDOT, SLV COG Mini-Grants, GIS training reimbursement, and research/data services including the annual Statistical Profile.

The organization operates with approximately 7-8 core staff plus contractors and is funded primarily through federal EDA grants, Colorado state agency funding (DoLA, OEDIT, CDOT, CCCS), loan origination and application fees (3% and $100 respectively), and tax-deductible donations eligible for Enterprise Zone contribution credits. Since 1984, the Business Loan Fund has assisted 174 businesses with over $10 million in loans, leveraging more than $36 million in additional investment and creating 879+ jobs. SLVDRG also serves as the administrative home for the San Luis Valley Council of Governments (formed 2011) and the San Luis Valley Transportation Planning Region.

The technology stack is built around Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for regional planning and mapping, economic impact analysis tools (including an Economic Impact Analysis Activity Tool and Acreage Converter), and demographic data aggregation from the U.S. Census Bureau and Colorado State Demography Office. The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven and regional, engaging SMBs seeking financing, local governments requiring planning support, and nonprofit Enterprise Zone contribution projects through direct outreach, partner referrals, regional events, and the state-administered OEDIT portal. SLVDRG operates with no parent company, governed by a board representing the six counties and regional stakeholders.

Name

San Luis Valley Development Resources Group

Legal name

San Luis Valley Development Resources Group

Website

https://slvdrg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

San Luis Valley Development Resources Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1994 and headquartered in Alamosa, Colorado. It serves as the federally designated Economic Development District for the six-county San Luis Valley region, providing gap financing, Enterprise Zone tax credit administration, regional planning, transportation coordination, and grant programs to local governments, SMBs, and nonprofits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Rural economic development
• Community development programs
• Small business financing
• Regional planning services
• Enterprise zone administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Alamosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, SLVDRG accepts financial contributions. Donations may qualify as allowable federal income tax deductions and Colorado Enterprise Zone Contribution tax credits (25% state income tax credit)
2. Business Loan Fund Program: Revolving loan fund providing gap financing to businesses. Loans range from $10,000 to $250,000 with 3% origination fee. In existence since 1984, has assisted 174 businesses with over $10 million in loans leveraging over $36 million in total investment
3. Federal Economic Development Administration Funding: Designated as Economic Development District organization funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration to provide CEDS functions
4. Enterprise Zone Administration: Manages San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone program, administering state tax credit certificates for businesses. Zone administrator role for the six-county region

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

San Luis Valley Development Resources Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit economic and community development organization that operates as the designated Economic Development District for the six-county San Luis Valley region in southern Colorado. Its core offerings include a revolving business loan fund providing gap financing ($10,000 to $250,000), administration of the Colorado Enterprise Zone state tax incentive program, regional comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) planning, transportation planning coordination, mini-grant programs, GIS training reimbursement, and regional research and data services.

Product overview

San Luis Valley Development Resources Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit economic development organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and services. The core offerings include the San Luis Valley Business Loan Fund and Revolving Loan Fund for business financing; the San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone providing state tax incentives; the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy as a regional planning framework; Transportation Planning and Regional Transportation Planning Commission services; SLV COG Mini-Grants for economic development projects; GIS Training Reimbursement Program; Research and Data services including the annual Statistical Profile; and administrative support for the San Luis Valley Council of Governments. These programs work together to create jobs, improve income, and maintain quality of life in the San Luis Valley region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• San Luis Valley Business Loan Fund: Provides financing for business expansion, retention, and start-ups in the San Luis Valley
• San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone
• San Luis Valley Council of Governments
• San Luis Valley Regional Transportation Planning Commission

Products and services

• San Luis Valley Business Loan Fund Revolving loan fund providing gap financing for business expansion, retention, and start-ups. Loans range from $10,000 to $250,000 with a 3% origination fee and $100 application fee. Businesses must provide or retain permanent full-time equivalent jobs, with 60% of positions filled by low-moderate income persons.
• San Luis Valley Enterprise Zone

Quantifiable outcome

• 174 businesses assisted with over $10 million in loans, creating 879+ jobs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDA designates SLVDRG as an Economic Development District organization and provides funding to support CEDS functions and regional economic development planning. This is the primary federal designation enabling the organization's core mission.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner supporting rural economic development initiatives in the San Luis Valley region
• Rio Grande National ForestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal land management partner with overlapping regional interests in natural resource management and economic development
• Bureau of Land Management, Colorado RegionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal land management agency collaborating on regional development planning
• Monte Vista National Wildlife RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal wildlife refuge partner in regional conservation and economic development planning
• Alamosa National Wildlife RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal wildlife refuge partner in regional conservation and economic development planning
• Baca National Wildlife RefugeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal wildlife refuge partner in regional conservation and economic development planning
• Great Sand Dunes National Park and PreserveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational park partner in regional tourism and economic development initiatives
• Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DoLA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state funding partner providing Regional Mini Grant program funding and Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program funding for SLV COG Mini-Grants
• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner managing the Enterprise Zone program and OEDIT application portal. Provides GIS training program funding through Workforce Resilience Program. Sets policies and approves Contribution Projects for Enterprise Zone tax credits
• Colorado Department of AgricultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for agricultural economic development in the Valley
• Colorado Department of Labor and EmploymentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner for workforce development and employment-related economic initiatives
• Colorado Department of Public Health and EnvironmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState health agency partner in community development initiatives
• Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical state partner for transportation planning. SLVDRG serves as coordinating agency for San Luis Valley Transportation Planning Region, working directly with CDOT on regional and statewide transportation plans
• Colorado Parks and WildlifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner for outdoor recreation and tourism economic development
• Colorado State Demography OfficemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides demographic data for the annual San Luis Valley Statistical Profile and supports local planning and grant writing with custom demographic profiles
• Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner supporting outdoor recreation and trails development in the San Luis Valley
• Six Counties (Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, Saguache)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore local government partners in the San Luis Valley Council of Governments. Each county is represented on the SLV COG Executive Board and SLVDRG Executive Board
• 18 Municipalities in San Luis ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipalities including Alamosa, Antonito, Blanca, Center, Creede, Crestone, Del Norte, Hooper, La Jara, Manassa, Moffat, Monte Vista, Romeo, Saguache, San Luis, Sanford, South Fork represented in regional planning
• San Luis Valley Small Business Development CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional SBDC partner providing free eLearning videos and business development resources for local entrepreneurs
• Upper Rio Grande Economic DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization partner in the San Luis Valley
• Costilla County Economic Development CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level economic development organization partner
• Saguache County Sustainable Environment and Economic Development (SCSEEDCO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty-level economic development organization partner
• Adams State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional higher education partner; hosts economic summits; serves as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project for job training; represented on SLVDRG Executive Board
• Trinidad State CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional higher education partner in the San Luis Valley
• San Luis Valley Area ExtensionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColorado State University Extension partner providing agricultural and community development support
• Colorado Community College System (CCCS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState partner providing funding for the GIS Training Reimbursement Program through the Workforce Resilience Program
• Yossarian Capital PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged by SLVDRG to develop the San Luis Valley Opportunity Zone Prospectus providing overview of community, strategic advantages, and pipeline of potential investments
• Colorado State University Research TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommissioned 'Economic Impact Analysis and Regional Activity Tool for Alternative Irrigated Cropping in the San Luis Valley' to address effects of reduced pumped irrigation
• San Luis Valley Great OutdoorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiated by SLV COG in 2014 for development of San Luis Valley Trails and Recreation Plan; serves as Enterprise Zone Contribution Project
• San Luis Valley Community Action AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community needs assessment collection, including sub-recipients of CSBG program

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD): EDA-designated EDD serving southern Colorado counties with revolving loan fund, CEDS, and regional planning services. Comparable size, structure, and rural Colorado service territory to SLVDRG.
• Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG): Regional Council of Governments serving a multi-county area in northwest Colorado with a similar mandate of regional planning, economic development, and member-government services. Operates the same COG + EDD model in a comparable rural Colorado geography.
• Southwest Colorado Council of Governments (SWCCOG): Multi-county Council of Governments in southwest Colorado providing member services, regional planning, and community development programs. Mirror image of SLVDRG's COG role in a different rural region.
• Colorado Enterprise Fund: Colorado-based CDFI providing small business loans and capital access across the state, including rural areas. Competes for similar borrowers and partners with SLVDRG on gap financing opportunities.
• Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado: Federally-designated Economic Development District for a six-county region in southwest Colorado, providing CEDS planning, revolving loan fund administration, and small business support. Direct parallel to SLVDRG in mission, structure, and funding model.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Development Organizations (NADO): National industry association representing the U.S. network of regional development organizations including EDDs and COGs. SLVDRG is a member of this broader peer ecosystem and is shaped by NADO policy and capacity-building programs.
• Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC): Multi-state rural community development organization providing loans, training, and capacity building for rural communities across the western U.S. Operates at greater scale than SLVDRG but serves a similar mission and rural demographic.

Regional players

• San Juan Basin Council of Governments: Council of Governments in the San Juan / La Plata / Archuleta region of southwest Colorado serving member counties and municipalities. Same Colorado COG model with a different regional footprint.

Others

• Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA): National association supporting development finance agencies, including those operating revolving loan funds and tax credit programs. Peer ecosystem organization relevant to SLVDRG's loan fund and EZ administration functions.
• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT): State-level economic development agency that funds and oversees the Enterprise Zone program, Workforce Resilience Program, and other state programs that SLVDRG administers locally. Primary state partner/funder.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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