La Junta, Colorado

La Junta's Tourism department uses revenue from a 4.5 percent lodging tax to fund tourism promotion. It oversees the Tourism Advisory Board and Lodging Tax Fund, which are dedicated to promoting lodging facilities, visitor attractions, events, and related activities in La Junta.

SECED is the trusted regional economic development organization within a six-county region in Southeast Colorado. It manages multiple loan and grant programs; serves as the regional transportation & transit planning commission; operates a regional transit service; collaborates with the workforce center; administers the Southeast Enterprise Zone; provides incentives and technical assistance to their member municipalities and counties; facilitates retention and expansion of existing businesses; advances redevelopment/attraction of new businesses; coordinates and manages single-family and rental housing development efforts on a regional level; is a community developer for single-family and multi-family housing; and promotes the region's tourism industry.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.