The energy has shifted in Trinidad. The community recognizes potential growth opportunities and is motivated to make positive changes, inspired by the common goal of making Trinidad sustainable for its residents and a welcome spot to visit for those not lucky enough to live here.
Trinidad became resourceful and pursued several angles to help spark a resurgence, using a combination of private investments and grant funding to finance improvements. One of those grants was $250,000 from the Main Street Open for Business program to improve two storefront façades including the historic Fox Theatre.
The changing mindsets of community members, city leadership, public boards, and committees introduced a new way of thinking. Tourism became a priority for city leadership. By acknowledging tourism is a key to economic growth and stability, things began to happen for Trinidad.
Hard work by those who respect the history of Trinidad and recognize the importance of tourism pushed positive changes forward for economic growth.