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Cargill and BBD show what private-sector solutions to housing really look like
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Cargill and BBD show what private-sector solutions to housing really look like

RMV Staff | RMV NE CO Newsroom, Rocky Mountain Voice As Colorado’s housing crisis continues to stretch families, employers, and communities thin, a powerful story of unity is rising from the plains of Northeastern Colorado. In Fort Morgan, a strategic partnership between global food giant Cargill and Brush-based contractor Building By Design (BBD) is addressing the problem with practical solutions that turn vision into reality, giving us all confidence in the project's success.  Together, they are not just building homes, they are building a brighter future, a beacon of hope for our community. “It’s a good example of how partnerships like Cargill, BBD, and other local businesses are stepping up to meet a need,” said Dr. Kevin “Doc” Lindell, Mayor of Fort Morgan. “Together, we...
Gaines: Why on Earth was Colorado’s AG at a groundbreaking for a Cargill Housing Development?
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Gaines: Why on Earth was Colorado’s AG at a groundbreaking for a Cargill Housing Development?

By Cory Gaines | Colorado Accountability Project I read the Fort Morgan Times article (follow link) after seeing our AG Phil Weiser tweet about how meaningful it was for him to be out for the groundbreaking of a new housing development sponsored by Cargill and meant to help provide affordable housing to their employees. The first question I had was why on earth Colorado's AG would be involved.  Local leaders?  Cargill big wigs?  Yeah.  Makes sense. My curiosity was piqued enough to email the AG's press secretary.  READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT