Business Retention & Expansion • Business Incentive Program • Business Assistance • Development and Redevelopment Assistance • Industry Cluster Initiatives

The City of Boulder established its Economic Vitality Program to reinforce the importance of economic health to our overall quality of life and to demonstrate the City's support of business and economic sustainability. Boulder recognizes the responsibility it has to cultivate the long term health of the natural environment, the economy, and the social fabric of our community. Economic vitality in Boulder is pursued through partnerships among public agencies, private companies and non-profit organizations. The city's economic vitality programs and strategies foster innovation, competitiveness, and entrepreneurship.

Boulder supports the retention and expansion of existing local businesses and maintains a positive business climate. Primary employers such as manufacturing and research/development companies, the University of Colorado, federal labs, retail businesses, local government, arts and culture and tourism all play strong roles in the Boulder economy. A goal of Boulder's Economic Vitality Program is to leverage all of these components of our community to build a sustainable economic base to support the quality of life we all desire. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  is the Economic Vitality Coordinator and can be contacted at 303-441-3287 for more information about the program.

 Economic Vitality Brochure

BOULDER BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION

• Business Outreach Program
• Customized services to evaluate properties and projects
• Assistance with business relocation within Boulder and expansion options

BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

This program is aimed primarily at encouraging the growth and retention of homegrown companies in Boulder and is flexible enough to allow for recruitment of companies deemed a "perfect fit" for the community. It includes a flexible rebate program, a proposed microloan pool, and a Parks and Recreation employee discount program.

• Referral for business start ups and growing businesses to city departments and other resources
• Information on permits and development review requirements
• For more information about doing business in Boulder and to find business services offered by the City of Boulder go to the Business Portal.

DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

• Analysis of conceptual development plan and use feasibility
• Identification of Boulder areas that match business needs
• Diagonal Plaza Redevelopment
• Downtown Boulder and University Hill

INDUSTRY CLUSTER INITIATIVES

• Natural Products
• Active Living
• Clean Technology

Last Updated on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 10:20