A small-town feel with big ambitions
LAFAYETTE — When Katey McNeil in January took the reins at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce from Vicki Trumbo, who retired after more than 34 years in the post, she … Continued
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Johnstown commerce is busy as a beaver
JOHNSTOWN — Well, it finally arrived. Buc-ee’s, perhaps the largest gas station and convenience store anywhere, opened in March at Interstate 25 and Colorado Highway 60, complete with 116 gas … Continued
New ventures propel Weld’s largest city
GREELEY — At a BizWest CEO Roundtable in spring 2024, Darin Atteberry, market manager for Elevations Credit Union, issued a jaw-dropping prediction: “Greeley is going to be 400,000 to 500,000 … Continued
‘What matters’ is growth for Carbon Valley town
FREDERICK — The town of Frederick, in Weld County’s Carbon Valley, was selected as the 2023 Small Community of the Year by the Economic Development Council of Colorado. It’s no … Continued
Brews, bands and brains fuel state’s 4th-largest city
FORT COLLINS — Colorado’s fourth-largest city is far more than just bikes, bands and brews. There’s also business, beauty and brains. Fort Collins’ heartbeat can be heard in its live … Continued
Weld’s hot corner sees population, job growth
FIRESTONE — The cost of living in Denver is one of the nation’s highest, so it’s only natural that homeowners would seek a more affordable option. That’s where Firestone comes … Continued
City on South Platte charts ‘road ahead’
EVANS — Infrastructure improvements are top of mind these days in Evans, the growing city just south of Greeley. The city’s infrastructure campaign, “The Road Ahead,” was created to help … Continued
Scenic mountain village may find new spotlight
ESTES PARK — Already acclaimed for its scenic location and access to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park could garner some extra attention as part of the effort to lure … Continued
Town linking Boulder, Weld makes oil, environment meld
ERIE — A town standing with its feet in two worlds, part in Boulder County and part in Weld County, Erie is positioned at the forefront of battles between energy … Continued
U.S. 36 midpoint has changing face
BROOMFIELD — Whether it’s companies seeking to take advantage of a location that’s close to both Boulder’s research labs and Denver’s corporate connections, or young families looking to move into … Continued