Rural Jump-Start backs Delta County business

Pathways Services joins Colorado's Rural Jump-Start program, receiving grant and tax incentives to support rural justice services.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Pathways Services LLC, a Western Slope consulting and direct service organization, has joined Colorado's Rural Jump-Start program. The company will provide justice system support services to rural communities, including developing diversion programs and skills-based interventions. Pathways Services will receive a $15,000 grant and eligible employees will qualify for a state personal income tax exemption through the program.

Why it matters

The Rural Jump-Start program aims to support economic development and job creation in distressed rural counties across Colorado. By providing funding and tax incentives to businesses like Pathways Services, the program helps strengthen local economies and improve access to important services in underserved areas.

The details

Pathways Services partners with local governments, courts and community organizations to develop diversion programs and skills-based interventions aimed at improving access to services and reducing strain on justice systems. As part of the Rural Jump-Start program, the company will receive $15,000 in grant funding to help launch operations, and eligible employees will qualify for a state personal income tax exemption.

  • On February 10, 2026, state officials announced that Pathways Services LLC had joined Colorado's Rural Jump-Start program.

The players

Pathways Services LLC

A Western Slope consulting and direct service organization that provides justice system support services to rural communities.

Colorado's Rural Jump-Start program

A state program that supports economic development and job creation in distressed rural counties across Colorado.

Jared Polis

The Governor of Colorado.

One Delta County

The local sponsoring organization that helps identify business applicants and support companies participating in the Rural Jump-Start program.

Leigh Anne Suppes

The founder of Pathways Services.

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What they’re saying

“'Rural Jump-Start empowers businesses, creates good-paying jobs and strengthens local economies across the state.'”

— Jared Polis, Governor of Colorado (coloradobiz.com)

“'This approval helps us invest in the people, infrastructure and regional relationships needed to expand supportive interventions that improve stability and reduce system strain.'”

— Leigh Anne Suppes, Founder of Pathways Services (coloradobiz.com)

What’s next

The Rural Jump-Start program will continue to support Pathways Services as the company expands its justice system support services across Western Slope communities in Colorado.

The takeaway

The Rural Jump-Start program is a valuable initiative that helps drive economic development and job creation in rural areas of Colorado by providing funding and tax incentives to businesses like Pathways Services that are working to improve access to important services and support for local communities.