Economic Vitality

 

Thoughtfully working with the community and our business partners to cultivate a healthy and sustainable economic environment by creating resources and opportunities that make it easier to do business in Boulder.

 

Economic vitality in the City of Boulder is a public-private collaboration to build the long term sustainability of the community. Our website includes an overview of the program's goals and strategies.

The city’s Economic Vitality Program offers the following services and support to those seeking opportunities to do business in Boulder (see brochure):

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

• **NEW** Employment Resources
  
  
• Obtain a business license or pay sales or use tax
  
  
  Contact: Revenue/Sales Tax division, (303) 441-3050.


• Permits and zoning
  • Development review requirements
  • Zoning
  • Building permits
  • Inspections
  • Contractor licensing
  
  Contact: Planning and Development Services, (303) 441-1880.

• General Business Assistance
  • Referrals for business start ups and growing businesses to city departments and other resources

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Economic Vitality Coordinator, (303) 441-3287.

• Planning events
  
  • Central Park, the Band Shell, Municipal Building Campus, Boulder Creek Path or city parks,
  
  Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Parks and Recreation special events manager, 3198 Broadway, Boulder, CO  80304, (303) 413-7219.
  
  
  
• Downtown and University Hill
  • Patio extensions
  • Mobile vending carts on Pearl Street Mall
  • Special events on Pearl Street Mall, University Hill and citywide events that close streets
  • Downtown Eco Pass program
  
   Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , business assistance and special events manager, 1500 Pearl St., Suite 302, Boulder, CO  80302 or (303) 413-7315.

BOULDER BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION

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

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Economic Vitality Coordinator, (303) 441-3287

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.

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Economic Vitality Coordinator, (303) 441-3287

BUSINESS PARTNERS

• Small Business Development Center
• Boulder Innovation Center
•  Boulder Economic Council
•  Boulder Chamber of Commerce
• Boulder Independent Business Alliance

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Boulder Economic Council director, (303) 786-7567.

 AREA AND INDUSTRY CLUSTER INITIATIVES

 

• University Hill Redevelopment
• Downtown Boulder

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Downtown/University Hill director, (303) 413-7317.

• Industry Clusters
  
  • Natural Products
  • Active Living
  • Clean Technology
  
  Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Economic Vitality Coordinator, (303) 441-3287

 

 

 

BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY

ClimateSmart helps connect people and businesses to various programs designed by the City of Boulder's Office of Environmental Affairs, Boulder County and other participating municipalities. The primary strategies are reducing energy use through conservation and efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy sources and reducing emissions from transportation. ClimateSmart's energy and transportation programs are designed to benefit residents and businesses throughout Boulder County.

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 September 2009 15:25