Spotlights
Fort Collins Makes Two Top National Lists for Business Opportunities
Both Forbes Magazine and Money Magazine recently announced rankings for American cities with outstanding business opportunities. Forbes' Top Places for Business and Careers ranked Fort Collins #3, a 25 place jump from last year, citing our quality workforce, highly educated population and lower costs of business compared to Denver/Boulder area. Money Magazine ranked 100 cities/metro areas for Best Places to Live and Launch a New Business. Fort Collins took 39th place. Fort Collins was the smallest metro area ranked, but with outstanding quality of life, access to Colorado State University and support from the thriving Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative, the area is "ripe for hiring".
Read the full articles at www.forbes.com and www.money.cnn.com.
Celestica
Most of us struggle with test anxiety. Not so with Celestica, it's what they do, but in the market of testing high tech machines and software. With world wide locations and multi-national offices, Celestica provides technological and innovative solutions to companies
who manufacture and design equipment, software, used in commercial and Military/Aerospace industries. Sample technologies and markets include aerospace, medical, wireless telephony and consumer/commercial manufacturing markets.
Celestica...across the world, but also across town. They have a 20 person office and perform high level tests and measurement here in Fort Collins. For more information, contact Jon Ludwig, Engineering Manager/Site Manager 970.472.0360 or
Congratulations to New Belgium Brewing Company, #1 Best Jobs in the U.S.
Outside Magazine has scoured the country researching top jobs. Perks, environment and sense of ownership have landed Fort Collins' local brewery, New Belgium in the top spot!
New General Manager Hired for Bayer Properties Development
Construction of Front Range Village is well underway on east Harmony, a mid-summer opening is planned. Gearing up for full operations, Bayer Properties has hired the General Manager for the shopping center. Melissa Moran, Fort Collins, is responsible for the overall management of the property, including operations, marketing, leasing, specialty leasing, accounting, guest services, community relations and public safety. Melissa brings extensive retail, development and community involvement experience to the new role.
A sampling of new tenants to Front Range Village
Reducing Waste One Donation at a Time, Thrift Store Has New Home in Old Town
Businesses and residents will be pleased to know that Eco-Thrift, a local thrift store designed to keep useful items in service, has relocated within Old Town Fort Collins. Tony Cooper, president, has been searching for an alternate location for his large store since last fall. Eco-thrift is volunteered powered, provides electronics recycling, and donates a portion of their profits to local charities. New location: 208 N. Howes St. 484-4224.
Leaders in GIS /Location Based Information
The Geographic Information System industry has deep roots in Fort Collins, starting with habitat data and mapping at Colorado State University in the 1970s. Today, Fort Collins is home to dozens of GIS entities.
Recently, through the leadership of the Rocky Mountain Innovation Initiative (RMI2) and the City of Fort Collins, a GIS industry cluster has formed. A-train Marketing of Fort Collins is assisting the group with strategies for creating a solid industry collaborative and identity. A website and regularly scheduled group meetings will benefit the community and businesses. Contact Kelly Peters, Chief Operating Officer for RMI2, for more information
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CLIMATE WISE
The only thing healthier than our local businesses is our environment.
The Climate Wise is a voluntary, city-run program that is dedicated to helping local business and the environment. Through environmental assessments and creative solutions, the City of Fort Collins Climate Wise Team helps businesses tackle modern-day business challenges that impact bottom lines and the quality of life in Fort Collins. Learn more!
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!
