Pivotal. The single word that best defines our times. For over 50 years, AGNC has stood at the forefront of New Energy Frontiers, a spirit embodied in our people, interests, and resources. As the race for innovation heats up, and the yearning for traditional values endures, AGNC remains a steadfast advocate, collaborator, and convener of opportunity for our region.
This past year has been successful, proving again that when we fight for our region, we win. AGNC will continue to stand up, push back, and drive forward—and we have a great platform staged for the year ahead. Speaking as a sixth-generation Northwest Coloradan, we deserve nothing less.
In service to Northwest Colorado,
Tiffany Dickenson
Executive Director
Key Accomplishments
Legislative & Public Policy
Collective representation at the State Capitol remains a top priority. In 2024, AGNC met weekly to evaluate over 129 bills and wrote official positions on 72 of those bills. Through lobbying, direct testimony, and committee work, we influenced innumerable key policy decisions.
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- New Energy Innovations: Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative (NCEI): Secured $1.1 million in funding to advance regional energy transition efforts, including nuclear, hydrogen, and other innovative energy solutions.
- 9th Annual Economic Development Summit: Intensive training and networking event to support the development of businesses and organizations.
- Business Toolkit Launch: Developed and unveiled a quick-reference resource tool connecting businesses to funding, workforce programs, and economic support.
- Regional Grant Navigator Program: Secured millions of dollars in funding for rural healthcare, water infrastructure, and economic transitions.
- Tax Credits and Project Contributions (EZ): Enterprise Zone Boundary Redesignation: Ensuring distressed communities continue to receive targeted economic development incentives for the next 10 years.
- Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): 5-Year strategic plan update to secure and guide long-term funding and protect rural economic development initiatives.
- Economic Development District (EDD): Expanded memberships to new communities for funding and development opportunities.
- Rural Postal Services: Pushed back against the USPS Grand Junction distribution center relocation, protecting essential and sometimes life-supporting rural mail services.
- Behavioral Health: Advocated to keep West Springs Psychiatric Hospital, the region’s only psychiatric hospital, open for critical mental health care access.
- Senior Services: Successfully blocked proposed cuts to Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nutrition programs, preserving vital resources for older adults.
- Strategic planning: Long-term strategic planning to ensure member alignment, enhance value, improve communications, and strengthen constituent outreach.
- Brand development: Refined Mission, Vision, Value statements to clarify AGNC’s voice and enhance influence.
- Website design: Redesigned website to improve member value, user experience, resource access, staff efficiency, and increased engagement.