Boulder
Boulder County has among the nation’s most educated population, one of the highest concentrations of advanced technology workers, world-class research facilities including the state’s flagship university, the University of Colorado Boulder, and more than a dozen major federal research facilities.
The area is known for its scenic beauty and award-winning quality of life. Boulder County has more than 45,000 acres of open space representing diverse and distinctive environments. Area residents enjoy excellent schools, high-quality healthcare, earth-friendly policies, and a remarkable variety of cultural, dining, shopping, and entertainment choices.
Business Climate
Located in the northwest Metro Denver area, the county includes a wide range of urban, suburban, and rural settings and offers a diverse range of business locations. Major industries in Boulder County include aerospace, biotech, information technology, manufacturing, natural and organic products, outdoor recreation, professional and technical services, renewable energy, and tourism.
Cities
Boulder
Erie*
Lafayette
Louisville
Longmont*
Superior*
*City located in multiple counties
Economic Development Resources
Boulder County is home to a number of organizations that provide support to help companies succeed including the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, Boulder Economic Council, Boulder Small Business Development Center, Boulder Techstars, Innovation Center of the Rockies, Erie Chamber of Commerce, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Longmont Economic Development Partnership, Longmont Entrepreneurial Network, Louisville Chamber of Commerce, Naturally Boulder, Superior Chamber of Commerce, and the Town of Lyons.
Clif Harald
Executive Director
Boulder Economic Council
303.442.1044
clif.harald@boulderchamber.com
www.bouldereconomiccouncil.org
Ben Pratt
Economic Development Manager
Town of Erie
303.926.2769
bpratt@erieco.gov
www.erieco.gov/economic_development
Roger Caruso
Economic Development Specialist
City of Lafayette
303.335.4531
rogerc@cityoflafayette.com
www.cityoflafayette.com
Aaron M. DeJong
Economic Development Director
City of Louisville, CO
303.335.4531
aarond@louisvilleco.gov
www.louisvilleco.gov
Jessica Erickson
President & CEO
Longmont Economic Development Partnership
303.651.0128
jessica@longmont.org
www.longmont.org
Martin Toth
Assistant Town Manager
Town of Superior
303.499.3675 ext. 120
martint@superiorcolorado.gov
www.superiorcolorado.gov
