Maybe the best place to start a new business is where the people have no shortage of initiative.

Cityscape of Fort Collins, CO

Entrepreneurs thrive in Fort Collins.

Fort Collins stands out nationally as one of the best places to have a business and career, one of the best places to live and launch a business, and we have the highest number of patents per capita in the U.S. (according to Fast Company, July 2007).

Use this site to connect to local, regional and national entrepreneurial resources.

When you look around Fort Collins, you'll notice the businesses are independent, but the passion is mass produced.

Spotlight

Colorado Establishes Green Jobs Training Initiative

Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter recently signed legislation to fund initiatives around the state preparing workers for the clean energy economy.

Innovation Summit Presentation from July 13, 2010

Recently, the City of Fort Collins, Colorado State University and Congresswoman Betsy Markey hosted the inaugural Innovation Summit, celebrating Northern Colorado's innovative businesses and entrepreneurs. In the attached presentation, learn more about the Innovation Economy in Fort Collins and how community partnerships support an energetic entrepreneurial ecosystem.

View the Innovation Summit presentation

Ranked 4th Best Places for Business and Careers: Forbes - April 2010