Tommy Crosby
Economic Opportunity | Rural Entrepreneurship | Prosperity | Bicycles
- Role
- Economic Opportunity Manager at City of Durango
- Location
- Durango, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tommy Crosby
I lead economic development and community investment with a focus on small business…
Experience
Economic Opportunity Manager
Sep 2021 — Present · Durango, CO, US
Leadership & Strategy• Lead inclusive economic development initiatives through grantmaking, policy alignment, and cross-sector collaboration rooted in the City of Durango’s strategic plan.•Manage and strategically allocate over $1.8M in combined public and nonprofit budgets, ensuring transparency, fiscal responsibility, and equitable resource distribution.• Expanded the City’s Economic Opportunity Grant programs 12x—from $60K to $750K annually—while building systems that streamline reimbursements, improve transparency, and maintain strong financial oversight.• Modernized permitting and grant programs by transitioning from paper and PDF-based processes to Submittable, significantly improving efficiency and user experience.• Established Durango’s first economic development incentive program to attract and retain essential services, support small business growth, and reduce business relocation.Board & Stakeholder Engagement•Advise and collaborate with City Council, the Urban Renewal Authority Board, Durango Creative District Board, and regional partners. Provide regular briefings on funding, policy, and strategy.•Foster alignment across city departments and boards to ensure programs reflect real community needs and are grounded in equity, inclusion, and transparency.•Serve on the Region 9 Economic Development District Board to shape regional small business investment strategy.Inclusive Entrepreneurship & Community Impact•Launched the Inclusive Food Business Initiative, supporting 500+ community members with bilingual resources, training, and mentorship—raising Spanish-speaking ServSafe pass rates from 10% to 54%.•Secured $75K in external grants to expand support for BIPOC, immigrant, and women-led ventures.•Act as a connector between funders and grassroots innovators, building trust-based partnerships for lasting community impact.
Education
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Major: Geography Minors: Leadership Studies, Spanish, Sustainability
2010 — 2014
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