Beyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso County
El Paso County lies in east central Colorado and encompasses more than 2,158 square miles. As the most populous county in Colorado, El Paso County has just as many stories to tell as people to tell them. This podcast will endeavor to share those stories. From local government officials to leaders in the community, Beyond the Dais will step off the elevated platform of the Chamber and shine a spotlight on the people working to make El Paso County a great place to visit, work, and live.
Episodes

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This interview with Community Partnership for Child Development's President and CEO, Steven Lewis, was recorded on November 8, 2023. In this episode we discuss the importance of serving multigenerational needs and the benefits that come from investing in your people.
If you want to learn more about Community Partnership for Child Development, you can visit their website at https://www.cpcdheadstart.org. If you'd prefer to give them a call, you can reach them by dialing 719.635.1536.
If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
An Interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Public Works Kevin Mastin
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
This interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Public Works Kevin Mastin was recorded on November 15, 2023. In this episode we talk about Kevin's road to Public Works and important updates to the Snow and Ice Control Program.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
An Interview with Early Connections Learning Centers
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
This interview with Early Connections Learning Center's President and CEO, Liz Denson, was recorded on November 8, 2023. In this episode we discuss how Early Connections Learning Center's legacy helps define their work and the benefit early childcare has on the community as a whole.
If you want to learn more about Early Connections Learning Centers, you can visit their website at https://www.earlyconnections.org/. If you'd prefer to give them a call, you can reach them by dialing 719.632.1754.
If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
An Interview with El Paso County Commissioner Holly Williams
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
This interview with El Paso County Commissioner Holly Williams was recorded on October 19, 2023. In this episode we talk about roads, budgets and the value of transparency.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
An Interview with The Place
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
This interview with The Place's Chief Development Officer, Becky Treece, was recorded on October 30, 2023. In this episode we discuss how The Place manages their difficult mission and how ARPA grant funding from El Paso County has bolstered their programs.
If you want to learn more about The Place, you can visit their website at https://theplacecos.org/. You can also follow them on their Facebook and Instagram pages. If you'd prefer to give them a call, you can reach The Place by dialing 719.244.3959.
If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
An Interview with El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
This interview with El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf was recorded on October 17, 2023. In this episode we talk about mountain climbing, the importance of small business, and the value of cooperation.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
An Interview with Widefield Water and Sanitation District
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
This interview with the District Engineer for Widefield Water and Sanitation District, Robert Bannister, was recorded on October 6, 2023. In this episode we discuss the water district's efforts to provide water across a large area and how ARPA grant funding helped propel one of their projects forward.
If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
An Interview with Project Angel Heart
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
This interview with Project Angel Heart's Government Affairs Coordinator, Nic Soucy, was recorded on October 2, 2023. In this episode we discuss Project Angel Heart's mission in the community and their increased ability to assist local residents with the help of ARPA grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to learn more about Project Angel Heart, you can visit their website at https://www.projectangelheart.org/. You can also take a virtual tour or check out volunteer opportunities. If you'd prefer to give them a call, you can reach Project Angel Heart by dialing 303.830.0202.
If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
An Interview with Dream Centers
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
This interview with Dream Centers' CEO, Matthew Ayers, was recorded on September 20, 2023. In this episode we talk about how Dream Centers is helping the community and how ARPA grant funding from El Paso County has allowed them to expand their scope of helpful influence.
If you want to get involved with Dream Centers, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.dreamcenters.com/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
An Interview with Inside Out Youth Services
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
This interview with Inside Out Youth Services' Executive Director, Jessie Pocock, and Communications & Advocacy Director, Liss Smith, was recorded on September 21, 2023. In this episode we discuss Inside Out's various programs and the strides they have made with the help of ARPA grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to learn more about Inside Out Youth Services, you can visit their website at https://insideoutys.org/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.