Larimer
Larimer County, along with Weld County, is part of the Northern Colorado area. Larimer County is an innovation hotbed with a high rate of patents per capita and a highly educated workforce. Often named on Best Places to Live and Best Places for Business lists, companies such as HP Inc., Woodward, Inc. Broadcom Ltd,, and Intel are located and growing in Larimer County.
Business Climate
Colorado State University (CSU) is the university of choice for Colorado residents and among the nation's leading research universities. CSU receives more than $340 million in research funding annually. Innosphere Ventures in Fort Collins is a successful incubator of high-tech start-up companies, and various established industry clusters are present throughout our area. Joining these programs are the Rocky Mountain Center for Innovation and Technology, located in Loveland.
Companies focused on the advancement of clean energy and the CSU Powerhouse Energy Campus are shaping the region into an international energy research leader. Energy focused firms, large and small, have a significant presence in Larimer County.
The ability to attract and retain a quality workforce combined with innovative business tools and ample available sites and buildings provide businesses with the opportunity to grow and expand in Larimer County.
Cities
*City located in multiple counties
Economic Development Resources
Walt Elish
Business Development Manager
Town of Berthoud
970.532.2643
welish@berthoud.org
www.berthoud.org
Adam Shake
President & CEO
Estes Park Economic Development Corporation
970.577.1031
ashake@estesparkedc.com
www.estesparkedc.com
Josh Birks
Economic Health and Redevelopment Director
City of Fort Collins
970.221.6505
JBirks@fcgov.com
www.fcgov.com
Sarah Crosthwaite
Economic Development Manager
Town of Johnstown
970.578.9612
scrosthwaite@johnstownco.gov
www.johnstown.colorado.gov
Jacob Castillo
Economic Development Manager / Enterprize Zone Administrator / Workforce Investment Board Liaison
Larimer County Workforce Center
970.498.6605
castilja@co.larimer.co.us
www.larimerworkforce.org
Kelly Jones
Economic Development Director
City of Loveland
970.962.2345
kelly.jones@cityofloveland.org
www.cityofloveland.org
Stacy Miller
Economic Development Director
Town of Windsor
970.674.2414
smiller@windsorgov.com
www.windsorgov.com
