Retail, Restaurant, Hospitality Sector Partnership

The Retail, Restaurant, Hospitality Sector Partnership on the Western Slope focuses on addressing the sector's critical challenges, particularly workforce recruitment and cost management. Despite strong local demand, businesses face difficulties in maintaining profitability due to rising labor and supply costs. Workforce priorities include streamlining hiring processes, fostering employee ownership, and investing in workplace culture and education. Growth priorities revolve around recognizing the right timing for business expansion and effectively utilizing existing resources. As conveners, we are committed to developing a guide to aid businesses in growth and expansion efforts, ensuring that they are well-positioned for future success in addition to tackling on-going workforce shortages.

If you are a business in the retail, restaurant, or hospitality sector, we want to hear from you! Join our partnership today and share you insights while exploring resources available to support your current needs.