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General Information
- Weld County Demographic Profile
- Weld: On the Map
- Weld Employment Services
- CO Certified Capital Companies
Enterprise Zones
- EZ Brochure
- EZ Business Certification FYI
- EZ Contribution Projects
- EZ 2010 Legislative Changes
Loan Programs
- Business Loan Fund
Incentives
- Incentive Summary-Location Advantages
- Personal Property Tax Incentive Summary
- CO Job Creation Incentive
Tax Deductions
- CO Job Growth Tax Credit
Community Incentives
- Greeley Community Fund
- Greeley Incentive Policy
- Evans Incentive Guidelines
- Windsor Incentive Guidelines
Training Programs
- Aims Employment Training Assistance
- MIST Training Program
- CO First Customized Training
- Employment Services of
Weld County
Business Relocation/Expansion Services and Incentives
At Upstate Colorado we work with Weld County and its partnering communities in actively pursuing business opportunities that will strengthen and enhance the local economy. These jurisdictions are prepared to work closely with businesses to make a location or expansion a reality. Here in Weld County we are pro-growth. We have methods to help companies handle their needs and we are willing to take reasonable steps toward reducing start up and development costs.
Upstate Colorado Economic Development can serve as a single, confidential source of information regarding Weld County. We maintain information concerning:
- Communities, available buildings and land, labor force information/resources, local/regional demographics, financial resources, etc.
- We can facilitate meetings with community leadership and quantify potential local, county and state government incentive packages for qualified primary sector employers locating or expanding to Weld County.
- The Upstate Colorado Incentive Summary - Location Advantages summarizes potential assistance available to primary sector employers.
- Additional detailed service and incentive program information can be found in the chart to the right. Please contact us at 970-356-4565 for any other information that you may require.
Loan Funds for Doing Business in Weld County
Upstate Colorado administers the Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund and the Greeley Community Development Fund in an effort to help companies get the critical financial support required to run a successful business. Upstate Colorado also administers the Greeley/Weld Enterprise Zone (EZ FYI) program, which offers state income tax credits to qualifying companies that are physically located within the boundaries of the Greeley/Weld EZ, as shown in the maps on the Enterprise Zone page of this web site.
During the 2010 Colorado legislative session significant changes were made to the EZ program, including a pre-certification requirement that goes into effect January 1, 2012. For more information regarding Enterprise Zones in the State of Colorado visit: WEBSITE
Programs for Promoting New Business and
Expansion in Weld County
Enterprise Zones
Enterprise Zones are designated regions that are seen as distressed areas where the state government wish to promote business growth and job creation. Upstate Colorado administers the Greeley/Weld Enterprise Zone, EZ. For businesses that currently exist within these zones, or will be moving into these zones, this program offers the opportunity to earn state income tax credits based on the businesses investment and job creation activities. In addition, Upstate Colorado also certifies and administers EZ tax credits for contributions to approved non-profit agencies and/or projects that play a role in implementing the economic development plan for the Enterprise Zone.
Revolving Loan Fund
Upstate Colorado administers the Weld County/Larimer County Revolving Loan Fund, utilizing federal funds to provide gap financing for companies that expand the job base in rural Weld and Larimer Counties.
Greeley Community Development Fund
Upstate Colorado administers the Greeley Community Development Fund which extends financial assistance to qualifying companies that plan to expand or to locate in Greeley.
Infrastructure Grant Program
Upstate Colorado provides grant application and implementation assistance to eligible communities seeking federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars for infrastructure projects.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, ARRA, has programs to promote business to aid in recovering from the recent economic downturn in the American economy. For more information regarding these programs visit:
Website
Upstate Colorado maintains this website, which includes extensive demographic and related data about Weld County. We also provide the GIS Mapping Tool which allows users to conduct self-directed property searches. The GIS Mapping tool also has the ability to generate a variety of ESRI reports with information pertinent to site selection and business growth.