Grow Raton One of Seven Certified by NM Economic Development Dept.

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes announced that  Grow Raton is one of seven community-based Economic Development Organizations (EDOs) around the state that have been recognized for state certification by providing a high level of expertise and technical support to their communities.

Economic Development Deputy Cabinet Secretary Jon Clark announced the first seven Certified EDO awardees at the New Mexico Governor’s Statewide Conference on Economic Development, September 26-27. The certification can be renewed for up to a total of 10 years, with each organization eligible for up to $40,000 annually, depending upon annual recertification and availability of funding.

Grow Raton (Greater Raton Economic Development Corporation) is one of the seven Certified EDOs.  The others are:

“The certification recognizes more than ever that no one can go it alone anymore. Economic development is a team sport and the state needs to work hand-in-hand with strong community partners to create better paying jobs across New Mexico and build family wealth,” Secretary Keyes said.

The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) recognizes its partner EDOs that provide a high level of professional service to their communities. Through the Certified EDO program, EDD supports local EDOs to build capacity within their organizations so that they are able to provide economic development services and support their communities. The program emphasizes the importance of having a strong, well-rounded, and well-prepared EDO at the community level.

The Certified EDO program will:

To learn more about the Certified EDO Program, please visit the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s webpage at EDD.NewMexico.gov/community-development/EDO-cert.