CHIPS ZONE INCENTIVES
The State of Colorado has designated a geographical area within the City of Fort Collins as a CHIPS Zone. Eligible semiconductor companies of taxpayers engaged in semiconductor manufacturing located in the CHIPS Zone can access the following state income tax credits from the Enterprise Zone program:

• Qualified Investment Tax Credit
• Job Training Tax Credit 
• Commercial Vehicle Investment Tax Credit 
• Business Facility New Employee Tax Credit 
• Research and Development Tax Credit 

WHY IT MATTERS TO THE FORT COLLINS COMMUNITY

• Total Gross Regional Product (GRP) is $762.3M (2022) 
• Fort Collins Has 19 companies that employ over 2,500 employees and contribute over $100.6M in direct payroll 
• Fort Collins has nearly 2,300 jobs in Computer and Electric Product Manufacturing, and wages are competitive with the national average making Fort Collins a hotspot for talent 

For more information contact Ashley Kailburn at akailburn@fcgov.com 

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The Circular Economy Workplan outlines goals and objectives aimed at advancing the transition to a more Circular Economy.

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The economic health of a community impacts income, education, employment, community safety, quality of life, and social support. A strong, healthy economy means community members have better access, choices and opportunities. Those are essential to our community’s social, environmental, and economic well-being.

The economy is changing and we need to as well. Check out the 2023 Economic Health Strategic Plan. 

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