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The theme for the Elbert County Chamber of Commerce road trip became “Think Small for Fall in Elbert County.” COURTESY OF MARJORIE ENGLE Elbert County boasts many wonderful and unique businesses; everything from restaurants and retail stores to art galleries, greenhouses and at least one organic farm. The Elbert County Chamber of Commerce is just over a year old and continues to make strides to support and strengthen local businesses and entrepreneurs.On Oct. 21, a group including representatives from networks and resource partners who work with the state SBA team took a tour of a few businesses in the area and enjoyed lunch with chamber members.Spokespeople from the Colorado Small Business Association, the USDA Rural Development agency, the Colorado Small Business Development Center, the East CO SBDC Regional Center and the Colorado Enterprise Fund all visited Elbert County.

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