Spotlights
Mugs Coffee Lounge, Community Through Coffee
Mugs Coffee Lounge, 261 S. College Ave, is a neighborhood eatery and so much more. Owners McCabe Callahan and Charlie Clifford have opened and sold a few coffee shops in Fort Collins over the years, but this Downtown location is now their sole enterprise.
Nurturing a community that cares, they encourage customers and staff to recycle or compost nearly all waste, the shop grows organic basil, wheatgrass, mint, spinach, romaine lettuce and sprouts in their basement hydroponics garden, and they support local events such as the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association's Sustainability Fair.
Their advice to other businesses: nothing is as easy as you think, there is no such thing as an over night success, and hands on operations makes everything worthwhile.
For more business advice, over coffee or a gourmet vegan sandwich, visit Charlie and McCabe. 970.472.MUGS or .
President of The Brendle Group Wins Prestigous Award
The Denver Business Journal recently awarded Judy Dorsey, President and Principal Engineer of The Brendle Group, with the Outstanding Woman Consultant Award. Fort Collins is fortunate to be home to such an innovative champion in the clean energy field. Dorsey is an active community leader in several local organizations such as the Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, the High Plains Environmental Center and the Colorado State University College of Engineering Dean's Advisory Board.
The City's Climate Wise program also benefits greatly from Dorsey and The Brendle Group's expertise. They are Steering Committee members that help businesses reduce their bottom line and reduce green house gas emissions.
Congratulations Judy!
Pelco Expands Their Fort Collins Office
Pelco, world leaders in the design, development and manufacturing of
video security cameras, is expanding their Fort Collins office. The
research and development office here in Fort Collins started in November
2005 with only four employees and has already grown over forty strong.
This fall they are planning a major expansion which will double their office space.
Pelco's specialty in Fort Collins is developing the next generation of
IP-based video security cameras. The local Pelco office hires
electrical, mechanical and software engineers that design and develop
these high-tech security cameras, which are very much like a computer
with a lens. Pelco makes a positive impact on the Fort Collins
community. Their employees work, live and play here, and their
innovation and creativity adds to the wide variety of expertise for
which Fort Collins is famous.
Pelco is a member of Colorado State University's Industrial Advisory
Board. Pelco's broad experience in the high tech industry assists CSU
with Engineering curriculum development, workforce preparedness and projects. Pelco is expanding their internship program with college students interested in Engineering careers. For more information on the internship program contact Kaaren McIsaac,
How the City Works with Business: City of Fort Collins Economic Strategy
What strategies drive the City's Economic Development Office and Council's Economic Policy?
Encourage a diverse economy
Build partnerships with community and business groups
- Technology Incubator
- UniverCity Connections
- Support a balanced business expansion and attraction plan
Be proactive on economic issues - Support industry clusters-Clean Energy, Bioscience, Technology, Uniquely Fort Collins
- Collaborate with local partners on implementing community brand
- Build infrastructure investments that support economic health.
- Boxelder stormwater improvements-removes undeveloped land with I-25 frontage from existing floodplain
- I-25/392 Interchange project-regional partnership that will improve intersection for travelers and potential developments
- I-25/Prospect & I-25/Harmony-gateways with potential development opportunities
Money Magazine's Best Places to Live 2008--Fort Collins is #2
Read about Fort Collins' great attributes and why the community remains in the top 2 spots!
The State of Colorado also made CNBC's list as one of America's Top States to Do Business
City Economic Development Staff Available for Site Visits
The City's Chief Financial Officer and the Economic Development Project and Policy Manager would be pleased to visit your next staff meeting or service club meeting. Get the inside scoop about economic trends, projects and policies that make our community such a great place to do business.
Recently Mike Freeman and Kelly Peters attended a monthly luncheon with local commercial brokers. The group got one-on-one time with staff and learned about a new and exciting development tool, the City's interactive Site Selector Map. To set up an appointment, call Erin: 970.221.6505.
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What are You Doing on Thursday Mornings in the Fall? Attend the Business Environmental Series
This annual series kicks off September 16th. Topics include an update on FortZED, how to complete a workplace energy/environmental assessment, climate change legislation, and water-smart landscapes for business properties. RSVP to or (970) 221-6700 by the Thursday prior to each program.
Fort Collins, Where Renewal is a Way of Life – Fort Collins Launches New Brand (PDF)
Community identification and attracting new businesses and visitors are the driving forces behind the implementation of the new community brand initiative in Fort Collins. Brand taglines, messaging and imagery are the result of extensive research, surveys and creative collaboration over the past year.
Core Identity
Fort Collins is seen as pretty, friendly, smart, laid back and full of energy. It's a unique place where people are inspired by nature and their surroundings, where they are active in business, community efforts, and schools. Genuine and authentic, Fort Collins is north of Denver, south of Wyoming, but so much more!
