The Summit Economic Partnership unveils local businesses chosen for economic program, opens applications for next round

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SkyGOAT was one of the business chosen for the Economic Gardening Program offered by the Summit Economic Partnership.
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The Summit Economic Partnership revealed the latest group of local businesses selected to participate in their Economic Gardening Program. The initiative provides support for small- to medium-sized businesses and empowers Summit business owners to identify new markets to expand their opportunities.

The current cohort of businesses includes Buttnski Outdoor Lifestyle Clothing, SkyGOAT, Di’s Mountain Bagels, Peak Oxygen, and Summit County Mountain Retreats. 

The Summit Economic Partnership invites Summit County businesses to apply for the upcoming spring cohort of Economic Gardening Program participants. Chosen businesses will gain 40 hours of strategic management consulting and research services customized to their growth goals. Eligible businesses must have 5-99 employees and annual sales of $650,000 to $50 million. Applications are now open at SummitPartnership.org.

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