Region 10 has been working with town leaders since 2018 on their Prosperity Project. To address their economic diversification challenges Hotchkiss embarked on a Prosperity Initiative led by local government, businesses and residents. The Hotchkiss Prosperity Initiative is an ongoing project guided by a local government and the private sector steering committee and has engaged the Hotchkiss community through public meetings and events. This initiative increasingly gathers support and buy-in from the larger community who understand and embrace the need to diversify and strengthen our economy.