Economic-Development Organizations
Ordered by alphabet.
BizWest’s list of Economic-Development Organizations is presented alphabetically, as it includes both member-based private organizations and governmental offices.
Source: BizWest research
| Rank | OrganizationOrganization | AddressAddress | ServicesServices | Person in chargePerson in charge | Year foundedYear founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Boulder Chamber Economic Council Boulder Chamber Economic Council |
2440 Pearl St. 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 Boulder, CO, 80302 303-442-1044 303-442-1044 | Supports Boulder business recruitment and retention. Publishes demographic, economic and Boulder market data. Engages in workforce development and hosts annual Boulder Forecast and Summit events. | Corine Waldau, executive director | 1996 |
| 2 |
Brighton Economic Development Corp. Brighton Economic Development Corp. |
22 S. Fourth Ave., Suite 305 22 S. Fourth Ave., Suite 305 Brighton, CO, 80601 Brighton, CO, 80601 303-655-2155 303-655-2155 | Public/private partnership designed to assist new and existing businesses in Brighton through attraction, small business development, retention, expansion and entrepreneurism. | Robin Martinez, director/president & CEO | 1974 |
| 3 |
City and County of Broomfield Economic Vitality Department City and County of Broomfield Economic Vitality Department |
One DesCombes Drive One DesCombes Drive Broomfield, CO, 80020 Broomfield, CO, 80020 983-888-4500 983-888-4500 | Promote the economic vitality of the City and County of Broomfield by encouraging job growth and retention, supporting business expansion and enhancing the revenue base to serve our community. | Robert Smith, director of economic vitality & development | 1961 |
| 4 |
City of Boulder Office of Cultural and Economic Development City of Boulder Office of Cultural and Economic Development |
1777 Broadway 1777 Broadway Boulder, CO, 80302 Boulder, CO, 80302 303-441-3017 303-441-3017 | Provides services that cultivate creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity to support a vibrant and resilient economy. | Jennifer Pinsonneault, economic vitality manager | 2003 |
| 5 |
City of Dacono City of Dacono |
512 Cherry Ave. 512 Cherry Ave. Dacono, CO, 80514 Dacono, CO, 80514 303-833-2317 303-833-2317 | Economic development for the City of Dacono. | Jennifer Krieger, community development director | |
| 6 |
City of Evans — Economic Development City of Evans — Economic Development |
1100 37th St. 1100 37th St. Evans, CO, 80620-2036 Evans, CO, 80620-2036 970-415-0207 970-415-0207 | Economic development and urban-renewal agency for the City of Evans. | Brian Stone, economic development director | 1869 |
| 7 |
City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office |
222 LaPorte Ave. 222 LaPorte Ave. Fort Collins, CO, 80522 Fort Collins, CO, 80522 970-221-6528 970-221-6528 | Regional economic development, redevelopment, business support (bilingual), talent & sector partnership, entrepreneurship, innovation, policy, and business retention & expansion. | SeonAh Kendall, economic health director | 2005 |
| 8 |
City of Greeley - Department of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization City of Greeley - Department of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization |
1100 10th St., Suite 402 1100 10th St., Suite 402 Greeley, CO, 80631 Greeley, CO, 80631 970-350-9380 970-350-9380 | The City of Greeley is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable economic environment in Greeley, Colorado. Our team works tirelessly to promote growth, innovation, and prosperity f | Brian McBroom, interim director of economic development | 2018 |
| 9 |
City of Lafayette, Economic Development City of Lafayette, Economic Development |
1290 S. Public Road 1290 S. Public Road Lafayette, CO, 80026 Lafayette, CO, 80026 303-661-1224 303-661-1224 | Responsible for advancing the city’s strategic economic development efforts including attracting unique and diverse development, increasing the City’s tax base, and enhancing the quality of life. | Brigid Keating, economic development director | 1889 |
| 10 |
City of Louisville Economic Vitality City of Louisville Economic Vitality |
749 Main St. 749 Main St. Louisville, CO, 80027 Louisville, CO, 80027 303-335-4531 303-335-4531 | Business retention, expansion, attraction and development. Real estate and employment assistance. Incentives | Vanessa Zarate, economic vitality manager | 1878 |
| 11 |
City of Loveland - Economic Development Department City of Loveland - Economic Development Department |
500 E. Third St., Suite 310 500 E. Third St., Suite 310 Loveland, CO, 80537 Loveland, CO, 80537 970-962-2888 970-962-2888 | The Loveland Economic Development Department leads and focuses the long-term economic vitality efforts of the community. | Marcie Willard, economic development director | 2012 |
| 12 |
Fort Lupton Economic Development Office Fort Lupton Economic Development Office |
1200 Dexter St, Unit W13 1200 Dexter St, Unit W13 Fort Lupton, CO, 80621 Fort Lupton, CO, 80621 720-466-6119 720-466-6119 | The Fort Lupton Economic Development office supports economic sustainability by connecting entrepreneurs and companies to resources to start, grow, and sustain their businesses. | Michelle Magelssen, economic development manager | |
| 13 |
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development |
200 W. Oak St., Suite 5000 200 W. Oak St., Suite 5000 Fort Collins, CO, 80521 Fort Collins, CO, 80521 970-498-6600 970-498-6600 | Government services. | Mark Johnston, director | |
| 14 |
Longmont Economic Development Partnership Longmont Economic Development Partnership |
1925 Pike Road, Suite 202 1925 Pike Road, Suite 202 Longmont, CO, 80501 Longmont, CO, 80501 303-651-0128 303-651-0128 | The Longmont Economic Development partnership leads a comprehensive, collaborative economic-development strategy to promote and strengthen Longmont's economic health. | Kelly Sage, president & CEO | 1981 |
| 15 |
Town of Berthoud Economic Development Town of Berthoud Economic Development |
807 Mountain Ave. 807 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO, 80513 Berthoud, CO, 80513 970-344-5406 970-344-5406 | Economic development for the Town of Berthoud. | Brian Dubois, economic sustainability manager | 1888 |
| 16 |
Town of Firestone, Economic Development & Urban Renewal Department Town of Firestone, Economic Development & Urban Renewal Department |
9950 Park Ave. 9950 Park Ave. Firestone, CO, 80504 Firestone, CO, 80504 720-750-5604 720-750-5604 | Economic development for the Town of Firestone provides business attraction, retention, and expansion services, in addition to redevelopment activities. | Allison Trembly, economic development manager | 1908 |
| 17 |
Town of Frederick Economic Development Town of Frederick Economic Development |
401 Locust St. 401 Locust St. Frederick, CO, 80530 Frederick, CO, 80530 720-382-5533 720-382-5533 | Economic development for the Town of Frederick. | 1907 | |
| 18 |
Town of Hudson Town of Hudson |
50 S. Beech St. 50 S. Beech St. Hudson, CO, 80642 Hudson, CO, 80642 303-536-9311 303-536-9311 | Municipal economic development office. Will assist site selectors and developers to take advantage of the opportunities in Hudson. | Bryce Lange, town manager | 1914 |
| 19 |
Town of Johnstown Economic Development Town of Johnstown Economic Development |
405 S. Parish Ave. 405 S. Parish Ave. Johnstown, CO, 80534 Johnstown, CO, 80534 970-578-9612 970-578-9612 | The Town of Johnstown Economic Development Office is responsible for attracting new industries to the community while also assisting existing businesses to ensure they can grow & expand in Johnstown. | Sarah Crosthwaite, economic development manager | 1907 |
| 20 |
Town of Kersey Economic Development Town of Kersey Economic Development |
446 1st Street 446 1st Street Kersey, CO, 80644 Kersey, CO, 80644 970-353-1684 970-353-1684 | Economic development efforts focused on primary employment, retail and developing downtown Kersey. Small business support and shop local. | Stacy Brown, town manager | |
| 21 |
Town of Mead Town of Mead |
441 Third St. 441 Third St. Mead, CO, 80542 Mead, CO, 80542 970-535-4477 970-535-4477 | Municipal government | Colleen Whitlow, mayor | 1906 |
| 22 |
Town of Superior Economic Development Town of Superior Economic Development |
124 E. Coal Creek Drive 124 E. Coal Creek Drive Superior, CO, 80027 Superior, CO, 80027 303-499-3675 303-499-3675 | Economic development for the Town of Superior. | Ellen Robertson, economic development manager | 1896 |
| 23 |
Town of Windsor Economic Development Town of Windsor Economic Development |
200 N 11th St. 200 N 11th St. Windsor, CO, 80550 Windsor, CO, 80550 970-674-2488 970-674-2488 | Windsor Economic Development exists to diversify, grow, and strengthen the local Windsor economy. Main objectives are to expand primary employment, and secure retail and service opportunities. | Evan Wendlandt, director of economic development | 1890 |
| 24 |
Upstate Colorado Economic Development Upstate Colorado Economic Development |
821 Seventh St., Suite 550 821 Seventh St., Suite 550 Greeley, CO, 80631 Greeley, CO, 80631 970-356-4565 970-356-4565 | Upstate Colorado focuses on supporting primary industry and employment diversity in Weld County through connection, facilitation, marketing, and advocacy. | Richard Werner, president & CEO | 1987 |
Ordered by alphabet.
BizWest’s list of Economic-Development Organizations is presented alphabetically, as it includes both member-based private organizations and governmental offices.
Source: BizWest research
| Rank | OrganizationOrganization | AddressAddress | ServicesServices | Person in chargePerson in charge | Year foundedYear founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Boulder Chamber Economic Council Boulder Chamber Economic Council |
2440 Pearl St. 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO, 80302 Boulder, CO, 80302 303-442-1044 303-442-1044 | Supports Boulder business recruitment and retention. Publishes demographic, economic and Boulder market data. Engages in workforce development and hosts annual Boulder Forecast and Summit events. | Corine Waldau, executive director | 1996 |
| 2 |
Brighton Economic Development Corp. Brighton Economic Development Corp. |
22 S. Fourth Ave., Suite 305 22 S. Fourth Ave., Suite 305 Brighton, CO, 80601 Brighton, CO, 80601 303-655-2155 303-655-2155 | Public/private partnership designed to assist new and existing businesses in Brighton through attraction, small business development, retention, expansion and entrepreneurism. | Robin Martinez, director/president & CEO | 1974 |
| 3 |
City and County of Broomfield Economic Vitality Department City and County of Broomfield Economic Vitality Department |
One DesCombes Drive One DesCombes Drive Broomfield, CO, 80020 Broomfield, CO, 80020 983-888-4500 983-888-4500 | Promote the economic vitality of the City and County of Broomfield by encouraging job growth and retention, supporting business expansion and enhancing the revenue base to serve our community. | Robert Smith, director of economic vitality & development | 1961 |
| 4 |
City of Boulder Office of Cultural and Economic Development City of Boulder Office of Cultural and Economic Development |
1777 Broadway 1777 Broadway Boulder, CO, 80302 Boulder, CO, 80302 303-441-3017 303-441-3017 | Provides services that cultivate creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity to support a vibrant and resilient economy. | Jennifer Pinsonneault, economic vitality manager | 2003 |
| 5 |
City of Dacono City of Dacono |
512 Cherry Ave. 512 Cherry Ave. Dacono, CO, 80514 Dacono, CO, 80514 303-833-2317 303-833-2317 | Economic development for the City of Dacono. | Jennifer Krieger, community development director | |
| 6 |
City of Evans — Economic Development City of Evans — Economic Development |
1100 37th St. 1100 37th St. Evans, CO, 80620-2036 Evans, CO, 80620-2036 970-415-0207 970-415-0207 | Economic development and urban-renewal agency for the City of Evans. | Brian Stone, economic development director | 1869 |
| 7 |
City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office |
222 LaPorte Ave. 222 LaPorte Ave. Fort Collins, CO, 80522 Fort Collins, CO, 80522 970-221-6528 970-221-6528 | Regional economic development, redevelopment, business support (bilingual), talent & sector partnership, entrepreneurship, innovation, policy, and business retention & expansion. | SeonAh Kendall, economic health director | 2005 |
| 8 |
City of Greeley - Department of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization City of Greeley - Department of Economic Development and Urban Revitalization |
1100 10th St., Suite 402 1100 10th St., Suite 402 Greeley, CO, 80631 Greeley, CO, 80631 970-350-9380 970-350-9380 | The City of Greeley is dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable economic environment in Greeley, Colorado. Our team works tirelessly to promote growth, innovation, and prosperity f | Brian McBroom, interim director of economic development | 2018 |
| 9 |
City of Lafayette, Economic Development City of Lafayette, Economic Development |
1290 S. Public Road 1290 S. Public Road Lafayette, CO, 80026 Lafayette, CO, 80026 303-661-1224 303-661-1224 | Responsible for advancing the city’s strategic economic development efforts including attracting unique and diverse development, increasing the City’s tax base, and enhancing the quality of life. | Brigid Keating, economic development director | 1889 |
| 10 |
City of Louisville Economic Vitality City of Louisville Economic Vitality |
749 Main St. 749 Main St. Louisville, CO, 80027 Louisville, CO, 80027 303-335-4531 303-335-4531 | Business retention, expansion, attraction and development. Real estate and employment assistance. Incentives | Vanessa Zarate, economic vitality manager | 1878 |
| 11 |
City of Loveland - Economic Development Department City of Loveland - Economic Development Department |
500 E. Third St., Suite 310 500 E. Third St., Suite 310 Loveland, CO, 80537 Loveland, CO, 80537 970-962-2888 970-962-2888 | The Loveland Economic Development Department leads and focuses the long-term economic vitality efforts of the community. | Marcie Willard, economic development director | 2012 |
| 12 |
Fort Lupton Economic Development Office Fort Lupton Economic Development Office |
1200 Dexter St, Unit W13 1200 Dexter St, Unit W13 Fort Lupton, CO, 80621 Fort Lupton, CO, 80621 720-466-6119 720-466-6119 | The Fort Lupton Economic Development office supports economic sustainability by connecting entrepreneurs and companies to resources to start, grow, and sustain their businesses. | Michelle Magelssen, economic development manager | |
| 13 |
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development |
200 W. Oak St., Suite 5000 200 W. Oak St., Suite 5000 Fort Collins, CO, 80521 Fort Collins, CO, 80521 970-498-6600 970-498-6600 | Government services. | Mark Johnston, director | |
| 14 |
Longmont Economic Development Partnership Longmont Economic Development Partnership |
1925 Pike Road, Suite 202 1925 Pike Road, Suite 202 Longmont, CO, 80501 Longmont, CO, 80501 303-651-0128 303-651-0128 | The Longmont Economic Development partnership leads a comprehensive, collaborative economic-development strategy to promote and strengthen Longmont's economic health. | Kelly Sage, president & CEO | 1981 |
| 15 |
Town of Berthoud Economic Development Town of Berthoud Economic Development |
807 Mountain Ave. 807 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, CO, 80513 Berthoud, CO, 80513 970-344-5406 970-344-5406 | Economic development for the Town of Berthoud. | Brian Dubois, economic sustainability manager | 1888 |
| 16 |
Town of Firestone, Economic Development & Urban Renewal Department Town of Firestone, Economic Development & Urban Renewal Department |
9950 Park Ave. 9950 Park Ave. Firestone, CO, 80504 Firestone, CO, 80504 720-750-5604 720-750-5604 | Economic development for the Town of Firestone provides business attraction, retention, and expansion services, in addition to redevelopment activities. | Allison Trembly, economic development manager | 1908 |
| 17 |
Town of Frederick Economic Development Town of Frederick Economic Development |
401 Locust St. 401 Locust St. Frederick, CO, 80530 Frederick, CO, 80530 720-382-5533 720-382-5533 | Economic development for the Town of Frederick. | 1907 | |
| 18 |
Town of Hudson Town of Hudson |
50 S. Beech St. 50 S. Beech St. Hudson, CO, 80642 Hudson, CO, 80642 303-536-9311 303-536-9311 | Municipal economic development office. Will assist site selectors and developers to take advantage of the opportunities in Hudson. | Bryce Lange, town manager | 1914 |
| 19 |
Town of Johnstown Economic Development Town of Johnstown Economic Development |
405 S. Parish Ave. 405 S. Parish Ave. Johnstown, CO, 80534 Johnstown, CO, 80534 970-578-9612 970-578-9612 | The Town of Johnstown Economic Development Office is responsible for attracting new industries to the community while also assisting existing businesses to ensure they can grow & expand in Johnstown. | Sarah Crosthwaite, economic development manager | 1907 |
| 20 |
Town of Kersey Economic Development Town of Kersey Economic Development |
446 1st Street 446 1st Street Kersey, CO, 80644 Kersey, CO, 80644 970-353-1684 970-353-1684 | Economic development efforts focused on primary employment, retail and developing downtown Kersey. Small business support and shop local. | Stacy Brown, town manager | |
| 21 |
Town of Mead Town of Mead |
441 Third St. 441 Third St. Mead, CO, 80542 Mead, CO, 80542 970-535-4477 970-535-4477 | Municipal government | Colleen Whitlow, mayor | 1906 |
| 22 |
Town of Superior Economic Development Town of Superior Economic Development |
124 E. Coal Creek Drive 124 E. Coal Creek Drive Superior, CO, 80027 Superior, CO, 80027 303-499-3675 303-499-3675 | Economic development for the Town of Superior. | Ellen Robertson, economic development manager | 1896 |
| 23 |
Town of Windsor Economic Development Town of Windsor Economic Development |
200 N 11th St. 200 N 11th St. Windsor, CO, 80550 Windsor, CO, 80550 970-674-2488 970-674-2488 | Windsor Economic Development exists to diversify, grow, and strengthen the local Windsor economy. Main objectives are to expand primary employment, and secure retail and service opportunities. | Evan Wendlandt, director of economic development | 1890 |
| 24 |
Upstate Colorado Economic Development Upstate Colorado Economic Development |
821 Seventh St., Suite 550 821 Seventh St., Suite 550 Greeley, CO, 80631 Greeley, CO, 80631 970-356-4565 970-356-4565 | Upstate Colorado focuses on supporting primary industry and employment diversity in Weld County through connection, facilitation, marketing, and advocacy. | Richard Werner, president & CEO | 1987 |
