ABOUT US
The Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is a non-profit organization established in 1984 to provide economic development services to Clear Creek County and its municipalities. In addition, the CCEDC administers a Business Loan Fund in Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties (Region 3).
COMMUNITY / COLLABORATION / ENGAGEMENT / DETERMINATION / CREATION
OUR MISSION
To catalyze a diverse and thriving business community that expands and stabilizes the workforce and tax base, and supports partnerships with passionate placemakers.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kelly Flenniken, Chair
Kelly Flenniken serves as the Executive Director of Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), an advocacy and education group for Colorado's local governments. Prior to joining CCI, Kelly was the Director of Community Relations and Social Investments for Xcel Energy. Kelly completed her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Knox College. When not hard at work, or serving her community, Kelly enjoys spending time outside with her husband and their two daughters.
Ethan Castro, Vice-chair
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Susan Berumen, Treasurer
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Chuck Harmon
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Georgia Kofoed
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George Marlin
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Shannon Scott
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"Clear Creek County has a clear and unique historic identity, as well as thriving communities and world-class recreational opportunities. Through the Economic Development Corporation, Clear Creek County is able to connect people to this rich history and to future business opportunities."
Jon Cain, City of Idaho Springs Assistant City Administrator
STAFF
Lindsey Valdez, President & CEO
Lindsey Valdez has served as the President and CEO of the Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation since 2017. Additionally, she is a small business owner, operating a delicatessen in historic Idaho Springs, Colorado. Lindsey considers herself a high-altitude girl for life, having lived in the mountains of Oregon, New Mexico, and now Colorado. While in New Mexico, Lindsey held management positions at both the municipal and state levels, including the Outreach Programs Manager for the New Mexico State Film Office, and the Event and Marketing Manager, Film Liaison, and Community Development Director for the City of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Her fields of study include liberal studies and political science, with an Associate of Arts from Marymount College (now Marymount California University), where she represented her class as Valedictorian, and a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University. Lindsey pursued graduate studies in public affairs with a concentration in international affairs at New Mexico Highlands University. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and traveling with her three children.