Business in Boulder

Recognized as one of the best places to start or grow a business, Boulder offers an award-winning quality of life, culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, and a collaborative, resource-rich business environment. Boulder’s uniqueness of place, sense of community, cultural and recreational amenities, world class university, and national labs attract visionary entrepreneurs, well-educated and highly skilled talent, and leading-edge businesses in a range of growing industries. Information about available business resources, services, licenses, permits, incentives, rebates, and opportunities for working with the city can be found below. Boulder’s collaborative approach to economic vitality fosters a diverse and dynamic economy where residents and businesses grow and succeed together through strategic partnerships, policies, and programs. The City of Boulder and Boulder Chamber, Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau, Boulder Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Downtown Boulder Partnership, Innosphere Ventures, Latino Chamber of Commerce, Manufacturer’s Edge, Naturally Boulder, Workforce Boulder County, and other organizations offer numerous programs and services to support businesses in Boulder.