Resources
Our Resource Page is constantly growing! Dedicated to sharing helpful links and articles for Retail, Food & Beverage, Hotel and like-industry businesses. If you have a resource you'd like to share, or a suggestion for what you would like to see as a resource, click here.
Building & Planning Roadmaps
Use this interactive guide to understand the development review process and standards that apply to your business in the City of Fort Collins.
Building & Planning Roadmaps: Checklist
The Northern Colorado Hospitality Sector Partnership, in partnership with regional building and planning professionals, members of the construction industry, and economic developers, has created this road map to highlight the most common challenges businesses encounter in the municipal building and planning process and offer questions that will help you avoid these challenges. The intended users of this roadmap are businesses that would like to more effectively navigate the building and planning process with their local municipality.
CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness)
CHOW’s mission is to support wellness within the hospitality industry and to improve the lives of our community through shared stories, skills, and resources.
CSU HEM Job Board
To create your account, click on the "Company Registration" tab in the page's upper right corner.
The registration process is entirely free and easy to complete.
Employment Services of Weld County Business Services
Providing excellence in customer service by connecting Weld County employers with job seekers.
Engage in Work-Based Learning
Learn about how your business can get involved and grow your future talent pipeline by engaging in youth work-based learning opportunities such as internships, job shadows, guest speaking and more
Handshake
Find your future workforce, fast. Source, engage, and build your brand with 13M+ validated job seekers on the largest, most active early talent network in the US.
Johnstown Business Directory
An online business directory that will be accessible on our town website and lists all of our local Johnstown businesses including services, promotions, and job opportunities they’re offering.
Johnstown Economic Development Resources
This Economic Development website has links to external resources for both businesses and our workforce.
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development Business Services
LCEWD has a successful track record of helping organizations find top applicants to match specific business needs, from entry level to leadership positions. We can help you find talent.
Larimer SBDC
Looking to grow your business or sharpen your skills? The Larimer Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers expert-led trainings designed to help local entrepreneurs thrive. Check out upcoming workshops and events that could give your business the boost it needs.
NoCo Biz Connect
FREE bilingual program that empowers Northern Colorado businesses to adopt sustainable practices, reduce costs, and promote equity.
NoCo Inspire | Business Community Site
Develop a robust and qualified pipeline of candidates who meet your workforce needs.
NoCo K-12 Work-Based Learning Collaborative
Need help? Have projects that need support this summer?
The Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program
The Enterprise Zone (EZ) Program is designed to encourage job creation and investment in targeted areas by offering state income tax credits to businesses. If your business is located within an Enterprise Zone, you may be eligible for a variety of valuable tax incentives, including credits for hiring, training, and capital investment. These benefits can help offset costs and support your growth. To find out if you're eligible or to learn more, reach out to the Economic Health Office—we’re here to help you make the most of this opportunity.
Virtual Career-Aligned English as a Second Language (VCESL) Program
NoCo Employers: Is Language Holding Back Your Workforce?
Northern Colorado is rich in talent — hardworking, authorized to work, and ready to contribute. But for many, limited English proficiency is keeping talent out of businesses and skills off the shop floor, out of the office, and away from your bottom line.
EnGen is proud to partner with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) in the Virtual Career-Aligned English as a Second Language (VCESL) program, a statewide initiative that connects Colorado businesses with access to a career-focused English instruction for their employees.
Engine offers:
Industry-specific English
Tailored for sectors including hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, education and more.
No cost access to 170+ on-demand courses
Mobile-first, multilingual, with 1:1 coaching available
Build productivity | Boost retention | Tap into and empower the workforce you already have
Next Steps:
Click below to register directly to access free EnGen licenses for VCESL courses
English Registration | Spanish Registration
More questions? Contact Nancy Murray at Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development for more information or to talk about how you might connect to and grow this valuable resource.
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Windsor Economic Development Resources
Opportunities for new or expanding businesses abound in the Town of Windsor. Let our Economic Development team show you how Windsor’s convenient location and thriving economy can benefit your new or expanding business.
