City & State Incentive Programs
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Existing businesses in Boulder and companies considering relocation to the city may qualify for business incentives through programs offered by the City of Boulder and State of Colorado.
For more information or assistance, please contact the Boulder Economic Council at bec@boulderchamber.com
City of Boulder
The City of Boulder offers the following business incentive programs through its Economic Vitality Program:
- Flexible Rebate Program: Existing primary employers that meet eligibility requirements and sustainability guidelines may qualify for rebates of certain city taxes and fees.
- Microloan Program: The Boulder Microloan Fund program offers working capital qualifying small businesses and nonprofits in Boulder that may not be able to obtain financing through traditional sources. The fund will extend loans of up to $50,000 to qualifying businesses and nonprofit organizations with annual gross revenues of less than $2 million.
- Parks & Recreation Employee Discount Program: Employees of businesses located in Boulder receive resident pricing on annual and multi-use passes at city recreation centers, the Boulder Reservoir, and outdoor pools.
State of Colorado
The state also has several business incentive programs offered through the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.