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Home My WebLink AboutMemo - Mail Packet - 1/14/2020 - Memorandum From Seonah Kendall And Jillian Fresa Re: Q1-2020 Council District Business Engagement GuidesCity Council BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT RESOURCE KIT Updated January 2020 This Page Left Blank Intentionally City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • COUNCIL BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT GUIDES TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from City Manager i Fort Collins Economic Profile 1-3 Fort Collins Area Economic Summary 4-5 District Economic Overview District 1 & 2 6 District 3 & 4 7 District 5 & 6 8 District Economic Profile District 1 9 District 2 10 District 3 11 District 4 12 District 5 13 District 6 14 Maps 15-20 Fort Collins Business Resources & Council Business Engagement Matrix 21-23 Council Business Engagement Matrix & Feedback Card 24 Women-owned Business Listening Session – Jul 2019 Small Business Saturday – Oct 2019 LatinX Business Listening Session – Feb 2019 This Page Left Blank Intentionally City Manager’s Office 300 LaPorte Avenue PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970.221.6505 970.224.6107 - fax fcgov.com January 1, 2020 To Mayor and Councilmembers, I am pleased to present to you the updated biannual Council District Business Engagement Guides. I hope the information in this guide will provide insights into our local businesses and the jobs they create to support our local economy. This information is supplemental to the Council Priorities Dashboard – Economic Health – Small Business Plan and Strategies that Create Community Jobs. Like our community, businesses take form in all sizes and shape and a “one-size-fits-all” approach is ineffective. Businesses are an integral part the community in which they live, work and donate. Embedding business engagement across the organization is a process improvement strategy that we continue to strive to improve and evolve. This means that business engagement is not an afterthought, but part of the norm. Proactively supporting the retention and expansion of existing businesses is a fundamental function of the City’s Economic Health Office (“EHO”). Although no single district exists in isolation, understanding each district’s business demographics such as size, special taxing districts, and sector/employment diversification help examine change over time. This understanding of the local labor market dynamics in the City of Fort Collins is essential to fostering economic resilience for its residents and businesses. The Council District Business Engagement Guides are meant to be a tool to enhance the City’s understanding of employment and sector trends. With 98 percent of our businesses are considered small businesses (defined as companies with 1 – 100 employees), it is vital for us to recognize growing industries, as well as those that are declining. Our goal is to prepare and support a resilient Fort Collins where businesses can start, sustain and renew here. Sincerely, Darin Atteberry, ICMA-CM / AICP City Manager i Donath Lake T e r r y L a k e Boyd Lake Horsetooth Reserv oir Sheldon Lake Wa r r e n L a k e L o n g P o n d L i n d e n m e i e r L a k e Rolland Moore Pond F o s si l C re e Fort Collins Economic Profile EHO Liaisons Josh Birks, Economic Health & Redevelopment Director jbirks@fcgov.com 970-416-6324 SeonAh Kendall, Senior Economic Manager skendall@fcgov.com 970-416-2164 Major Industry Sector Total # of Business Establishments % Change in Business Establishments 2017 to 2018 # of Jobs District 1 Healthcare & Trades 1,140 4% 23,998 District 2 Employment Services & Retail 1,156 2% 15,509 District 3 Manufacturing & Technology 838 5% 12,436 District 4 Education & Auto Dealerships 602 3% 6,736 District 5 Education & Federal Labs 605 6% 15,776 District 6 Creative 835 (<1%) 16,531 TOTAL 5,176 90,986 Downtown General Improvement District (GID) Urban Renewal or Downtown Development Authority (URA or DDA) Mid-town Business Improvement District (BID) Enterprise Zone Opportunity Zone District 1     District 2    District 3 District 4    District 5    District 6     Top 5 Industries by Business Establishments Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services Healthcare & Social Assistance Retail Trade Accommodation & Food Services Other Services (except Public Administration) Source: Unemployment Insurance Administration; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data Top 5 Industries by Employment Healthcare & Social Asst . . . . . . 15,538 Educational Services . . . . . . . . 15,233 Accom. & Food Services . . . . . . 10,339 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,245 Fort Collins Economic Profile Industry Mix in Fort Collins Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Health Care and Social Assistance Retail Trade Accommodation and Food Services Other Services (except Public Administration) Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Construction Finance and Insurance Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Wholesale Trade Manufacturing Information Educational Services Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Transportation and Warehousing Management of Companies and Enterprises Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting Public Administration Mining, Quarrying, and Oil & Gas Extraction Utilities Employment Mix Based on Industry Health Care and Social Assistance Educational Services Accommodation and Food Services Retail Trade Manufacturing Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Public Administration Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Construction Other Services (except Public Administration) Finance and Insurance Information Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Wholesale Trade Transportation and Warehousing Management of Companies and Enterprises Utilities Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, & Hunting City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • Overall Fort Collins Economic Profile 3 2% 1% 1% 2% 2% 2% 21% 5% 5% 6% 12% 7% 7% 10% 8% 8% 2% 2% 1% 1% 2% FORT COLLINS AREA ECONOMIC SUMMARY Source: Unemployment Insurance Administration; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Aug-16 Aug-17 Aug-18 Aug-19 Percent Fort Collins area United States 3.5 2.9 2.9 3.3 2.4 2.0 0.0 2.0 4.0 6.0 United States Fort Collins area Larimer Co. Oct-18 Oct-19 Source: U.S. BLS, Local Area Unemployment Statistics. Unemployment rates Source: U.S. BLS, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Source: U.S. BLS, Current Employment Statistics. Fort Collins area employment (numbers in thousands) Aug. 2019 Change from Aug. 2018 to Aug. 2019 Number Percent Total nonfarm 173.8 1.7 1.0 12.5 0.5 4.2 14.7 0.1 0.7 27.1 (0.7) (2.5) 3.0 0.0 0.0 7.1 0.0 0.0 21.7 0.9 4.3 18.8 0.6 3.3 23.2 (0.4) (1.7) 6.6 0.2 3.1 Mining, logging, and constructio n Manufacturing Trade, transportation, and utilitie s Information Financial activitie s Professional and business service s Education and health service s Leisure and hospitalit y Other services Government 39.1 0.5 1.3 Unemployment rates for the Fort Collins area, selected area counties, and the nation Average weekly wages for all industries by county Fort Collins area, 2nd quarter 2019 (U.S. = $1,095) Over-the-year changes in employment on nonfarm payrolls and employment by major industry sector 12-month percent changes in employment This summary presents a sampling of economic information for the area; supplemental data are provided for regions and Occupation Fort Collins United States Total, all occupation s $24.54 $24.98 $65.49 $56.06 $39.39 $48.32 $34.84 $34.45 $30.39 $29.39 $31.13 $33.86 $26.06 $24.50 $15.05 $16.37 $14.95 $16.51 $13.58 $12.36 $14.02 $14.16 $11.79 $11.64 Computer hardware engineer s General and operations manager s Registered nurses Conservation scientists Accountants and auditor s Computer user support specialist s Library technician s Construction laborer s Stock clerks and order ﬁllers Tellers Retail salespersons Fast Food Cooks $11.40 $10.73 Source: Emsi Data Set, Q4 2019 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 Mar-16 Mar-17 Mar-18 Mar-19 Percent Mountain United States 12- month percent changes in ECI Source: U.S. BLS, Employment Cost Index. Private industry, June 2017 Mountain (1) United States Total compensa�on $33.47 $34.44 Wages and salaries 23.85 24.14 Total beneﬁts 9.63 10.30 2.35 2.47 1.19 1.27 0.96 1.11 2.51 2.76 1.30 1.31 Paid leave Vaca�on Supplemental pay Insurance Re�rement and savings Legally required beneﬁts 2.52 2.66 (1) Mountain includes AZ, CO, ID, MT, NM, NV, UT, and WY. Source: U.S. BLS, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation. Fort Collins Top 10 Employers Colorado State University . . . . . . . . . 8,400 6 District 1 Economic Overview – Councilmember Susan Gutowsky This area of the City of Fort Collins boasts the highest employee count, with Health Care and Social Assistance making up the largest sector and employment count in District 1. The North College URA Plan Area is within District 1. Portions of District 1 are eligible for the Enterprise zone tax credits for businesses and non-profits located within the designated areas. Additionally, District 1 includes part of the within the federal Opportunity zone to incentivize private equity investments in business and real estate. District 1 also includes part of the Downtown General Improvement District #1. (see attached maps). The presence of University of Colorado Healthcare has catalyzed many health care offices and services in the area such as the Eye Center of Northern Colorado, Orthopedic & Spine Center of the Rockies, the Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado and more. Additionally, District 1 is home to many manufacturers like Woodward Inc., Anheuser Busch, Advanced Energy, New Belgium, Odell Brewing, etc. Downtown Fort Collins’ eclectic makeup of boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and office buildings make this a tourist destination. District 1 is a hub for creativity to cultivate with businesses such as, the Music District, Bashkin Guitars, Jessup Farm Artisan Village, and various artisan food shops like the Welsh Rabbit Cheese Shop, Nuance Chocolate Company, and Old Town Spice Shop. District 1 is also home to the City’s newest park, Sugar Beet Park, which celebrates the history of beet farming and is integrated throughout the design of the park. The planned Montava development in northeast Fort Collins is also located in this district. ☒GID ☐BID ☒URA/DDA TIF ☒EZ ☒OZ District 2 Economic Overview – Councilmember Julie Pignataro This area of the City of Fort Collins boasts a diverse mix of employment, largely made up of retail, health care, and professional services with major employers including Genesis Health Club, Qualfon Data Services, and Associates in Family Medicine. Council District 2 has a significant amount of professional staffing companies such as Employment Solutions Personnel Services, Manpower International, Elwood Staffing Services, Adecco North America, Robert Half Corporation and more. District 2 includes a variety of businesses and neighborhoods and has been a focal point for economic and redevelopment activities. The diversity in industry speaks to the many amenities available to employers and residents from retail, restaurant and office space. Additional recreational access such as Foothills Activity Center, Collindale Golf Course, various health clubs, trails and parks make this area attractive to employers. The Foothills Mall URA redevelopment has been a catalyst to additional retail and redevelopment in the area. A portion of a newly formed Business Improvement District (BID) in Midtown Fort Collins resides within District 2. The Midtown BID exists to create a sense of identity. The BID includes all commercial properties fronting College Avenue from Drake Road to Boardwalk Drive. The area of District 2 that the BID impacts runs east of College Avenue. Additionally, businesses may find value in tax credits as the Enterprise zone overlays many parts of this district. ☐GID ☒BID ☒URA/DDA TIF ☒EZ ☐OZ 7 District 3 Economic Overview – Councilmember Ken Summers Southeast Fort Collins is rapidly growing area of our city, boasting new developments in both residential and commercial due to ease of access to I-25 and amenities. District 3 houses two of the four gateways into Fort Collins. The Professional, Scientific and Technical Services sector is the largest industry in District 3. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. Activities performed in this industry include: legal advice; accounting; architectural, engineering and specialized design services; computer services; consulting; research; advertising; photographic; translation and interpretation; veterinary services; and others. Harmony Road has transformed into an employment and commercial center, which results in fewer state and federal incentives (such as enterprise and opportunity zones) in District 3. Some of the biggest names in information technology, engineering and healthcare, such as HP, Intel, Broadcom, Banner Health and UC Health are just a short drive or bike ride away. With employers comes hotels, restaurants and diverse shopping venues. Easy access to Interstate 25. Harmony Technology Park – 105-acre development that was previously part of the Hewlett Packard campus. Approved for up to 1.3M SF of office. Target uses include Class A and B Office, Flex R&D, Light Manufacturing and Retail. Since 2009, nearly $7 million in infrastructure has been installed to encourage development of the area. ☐GID ☐BID ☐URA/DDA TIF ☐EZ ☐OZ District 4 Economic Overview – Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Kristin Stephens Southwest Fort Collins includes a diverse mix of businesses and a heavy concentration of residential properties. District 4 is surrounded by many of the City’s natural areas, including the Foothills and Horsetooth Reservoir. Larger employers in District 4 include Front Range Community College, Foothills Gateway, Markley Motors, Walmart, and Colorado Import Motors. In this district you’ll find a mix of professional services, franchise retail (including auto dealerships), a range of national chain restaurants, as well as some unique retail within the suburban mixed-use areas. The Midtown Business Improvement District (BID) could foster opportunities for revitalization, placemaking, and community events in District 4. The Business Improvement District (BID) boundaries in the district includes College Avenue from Swallow Road to Boardwalk Drive. Companies in this area may qualify for incentives related to business investment, company expansion or relocation with the overlay of the Enterprise Zone, which is designed to spur economic and community development in targeted areas. District 4 has five MAX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations, which provides seamless connection of transportation for employment, education, entertainment, shopping and other activities that connect the community. ☐GID ☒BID ☐URA/DDA TIF ☒EZ ☐OZ 8 District 5 Economic Overview – Councilmember Ross Cunniff This area of the City of Fort Collins boasts the highest public sector employee counts of any other district. Although the largest industry category in District 5 is Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, District 5 is also home to several of the City’s largest employers including Colorado State University, the US Department of Agriculture, and Tolmar. CSU Canvas Stadium is also the catalyst for redevelopment and addition of multiple student housing projects. In addition to the USDA, other Federal offices can be found here including the Department of the Interior, and the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest. Healthcare in this area includes other large employers including Columbine Health Systems and the CSU Health and Medical Center. A portion of a newly formed Business Improvement District (BID) in Midtown Fort Collins exists to create a sense of identity. The BID includes all commercial properties fronting College Avenue from Drake Road to Boardwalk Drive. The area of District 5 that the BID impacts runs from Drake Road to Swallow Road. District 5 also encompasses the newly formed URA boundaries, the redevelopment of the Spradley Barr site and future redevelopment of the Kmart site to the north. The busiest MAX station, Drake Road can be found here in part because of its Midtown location and ease of parking next to the vacant Kmart building. The 160-acre Hughes Stadium redevelopment site is also within District 5. Businesses may find value in tax credits as the Enterprise zone overlays parts of this district. ☐GID ☒BID ☒URA/DDA TIF ☒EZ ☐OZ District 6 Economic Overview – Councilmember Emily Gorgol This area of the City of Fort Collins boasts a diverse employment and industry mix. District 6 includes a variety of businesses and neighborhoods and has been a focal point for economic and redevelopment activities. District 6 is identified by areas of mixed-use with a range of retail and commercial services, office and employment and multi-family residential. Access to amenities such as MAX, parks, trail, restaurants and shopping, and arts and cultural venues have created opportunities and interest in redevelopment at Campus West and North College. Along North College you’ll find a high concentration of minority-owned businesses and along West Elizabeth you’ll find a heavy mix of restaurant and retail that attracts students. These two parts of the district also see heavy business engagement from the North Fort Collins Business Association and the Campus West Merchants Association. The North College URA Plan Area is within District 6. Portions of District 6 are eligible for state Enterprise zone tax credits for businesses and non-profits located within the designated areas. The North College URA Plan Area is within District 6. Portions of District 6 are eligible for the Enterprise zone tax credits for businesses and non-profits located within the designated areas. Additionally, east of North College Avenue from Vine Dr to north of Willox Lane are within the federal Opportunity zone to incentivize private equity investments in business and real estate. District 1 also includes part of the Downtown General Improvement District #1. (see attached maps). ☒GID ☐BID ☒URA/DDA TIF ☒EZ ☒OZ City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • District Economic Profile 9 District 1 Economic Profile – Councilmember Susan Gutowsky EHO Liaison Rachel Rogers, Sr. Economic Sustainability Specialist rrogers@fcgov.com 970-416-4276 4% Change in Business Establishments Q4 2017 to Q4 2018 23,998 Number of Jobs 1,140 Number of Business Establishments Top 5 Industries by Business Establishments Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services Healthcare & Social Assistance Retail Trade Accommodation & Food Services Other Services (except Public Administration) Source: Unemployment Insurance Administration; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data St. Peter's Fly Shop Address: 202 Remington Street St. Peter's is a retail fly fishing outfitter that has been in business for 25 years. The owner, Grant Houx, started working at St. Peter's while attending CSU as a student. In 2006 at the age of 23 he purchased ownership of the store and building. Now with two locations, one in the downtown area and a newer location in southeast Fort Collins, he runs the shops with his wife Julia Houx. The shop values excellent customer service, with staff who are all passionate about the sport. St. Peter's also supports other local businesses in Colorado, sourcing many of their products like fly rods, packs, and other items. In November 2019 CBS filmed a special on fly fishing and featured St. Peter's, which will be on national news. Healthcare & Social Asst . . . . . . 8,125 Manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . 3,431 Accom. & Food Services . . . . . . 2,385 Public Admininstration . . . . . . . 2,165 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,599 Top 5 Industries by Employment City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • District Economic Profile 10 District 2 Economic Profile – Councilmember Julie Pignataro EHO Liaison Jillian Fresa, Economic Sustainability Specialist jfresa@fcgov.com 970-416-2231 Number of Business Establishments Change in Business Establishments Q4 2017 to Q4 2018 Number of Jobs 1,156 2% 15,509 Top 5 Industries by Business Establishments Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services Retail Trade Healthcare & Social Assistance Finance & Insurance Other Services (except Public Administration) Source: Unemployment Insurance Administration; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,498 Admin. & Support Services . . . . 2,336 Healthcare & Social Asst . . . . . . 1,839 Accom. & Food Services . . . . . . 1,767 Prof., Sci., & Technical Services . . 1,602 Daddy Cakes Bakery Address: 140 E. Boardwalk Dr. Unit J Husband and wife owners, Rudy and Angi Burns started Daddy Cakes Bakery in 2015 after Rudy decided to pursue his true passion of baking. He attended culinary school as an adult and acquired a local catering company, Babette's Feast. The dessert side of the catering business turned into a full-time bakery, Daddy Cakes. The shop was originally located downtown but recently moved in the summer of 2019 to a shopping center off S College Ave. They are members of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce and work with many local businesses throughout Fort Collins creating custom cakes for their special events. The bakery has been published on many well- known platforms, inlcluding Bon Appétit online and A Colorado Mountain Wedding. Top 5 Industries by Employment City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • District Economic Profile 11 District 3 Economic Profile – Councilmember Ken Summers EHO Liaison SeonAh Kendall, Senior Economic Manager skendall@fcgov.com 970-416-2164 5% Change in Business Establishments Q4 2017 to Q4 2018 12,436 Number of Jobs 838 Number of Business Establishments Top 5 Industries by Business Establishments Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services Healthcare & Social Assistance Real Estate and Rental & Leasing Retail Trade Wholesale Trade Source: Unemployment Insurance Administration; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data Harbinger Coffee Address: 3581 E. Harmony Road, Suite 160 and 505 S. Mason Street, Suite 100 Jonathan Jarrow started Harbinger Coffee 8 years ago (2012) as a small kiosk serving beautifully crafted pour- overs in Old Town. Jonathan had a simple idea - Fort Collins is known for craft beer, why not also craft coffees? More chemistry lab than coffee house, Harbinger roasts their own coffee beans while preparing a perfect cup of coffee. Harbinger coffee beans can be found at local churches and restaurants throughout northern Colorado. Harbinger Coffee is dedicated to creating an experience where you can enjoy a high- quality, exquisite coffee and quality service at both their locations in Fort Collins. Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . 1,905 Healthcare & Social Asst . . . . . . 1,901 Prof, Sci, & Technical Services . . . 1,679 Accom. & Food Services . . . . . . . 1,661 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,070 Top 5 Industries by Employment City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • District Economic Profile 12 District 4 Economic Profile – Mayor Pro Tem/Councilmember Kristin Stephens EHO Liaison Sean Carpenter, Climate Economy Advisor, Economic Sustainability scarpenter@fcgov.com 970-416-4236 3% Change in Business Establishments Q4 2017 to Q4 2018 6,736 Number of Jobs 602 Number of Business Establishments Top 5 Industries by Business Establishments Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services Construction Retail Trade Other Services (except Public Administration) Healthcare & Social Assistance Source: Unemployment Insurance Administration; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data Magpies Boutique & Studio Address: 4229 S. Mason Street Owner Amy Koepsell opened Magpies Boutique & Studio in 2015. Her mission was to create a gathering place for people who shared her love of crafting and community. Magpies consists of three sections, a boutique, a classroom studio, and a vintage market. The specialty gift boutique partners and sells goods from a few local artists. Magpies also holds crafting workshops as well as open studio time where people can come for free to create, collaborate, and gather artistically in the studio. The shop also partners with local organizations to have workshops for people with disabilities. Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,860 Accom. & Food Services . . . . . . . 1,009 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . 1,679 Healthcare & Social Asst. . . . . . . . .726 Admin. & Support . . . . . . . . . . . 402 Top 5 Industries by Employment City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • District Economic Profile 13 District 5 Economic Profile – Councilmember Ross Cunniff EHO Liaison Josh Birks, Economic Health & Redevelopment Director, Sustainability Services jbirks@fcgov.com 970-221-6324 6% Change in Business Establishments Q4 2017 to Q4 2018 15,776 Number of Jobs 605 Number of Business Establishments Top 5 Industries by Business Establishments Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services Healthcare & Social Assistance Accommodation & Food Services Retail Trade Other Services (except Public Administration) Source: Unemployment Insurance Administration; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data Maxline Brewing Address: 2724 McClelland Dr #190 ,ŽŵĞďƌĞǁŝŶŐƐŝŶĐĞƚŚĞϭϵϴϬΖƐ͕ husband and wife, Kevin Gearhardt and Cathy Morgan opened Maxline Brewing in 2016. With growing popularity, they recently expanded the taproom to accommodate events and fund raisers. The brewery is dedicated to giving back to the community with the mission of 'craft, community, culture.' Maxline Brewing holds various fund raising events for nonprofits, the police and fire departments, and other local small businesses trying to kick start their business. The brewery also works with the students of the CSU Fermentation Science & Technology program. Educational Services . . . . . . . . . 8,515 Accom. & Food Services . . . . . . . 1,379 Healthcare & Social Asst . . . . . . . 1,372 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,062 Prof, Sci, & Technical Services . . . . . 824 Top 5 Industries by Employment City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • District Economic Profile 14 District 6 Economic Profile – Councilmember Emily Gorgol EHO Liaison Shannon Hein, Sr. Business Specialist, Economic Sustainability shein@fcgov.com 970-416-2294 (<1%) Change in Business Establishments Q4 2017 to Q4 2018 16,531 Number of Jobs 835 Number of Business Establishments Top 5 Industries by Business Establishments Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services Accommodation & Food Services Healthcare & Social Assistance Retail Trade Other Services (except Public Administration) Source: Unemployment Insurance Administration; Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages Data My Sister Knits Address: 1408 W. Mountain Ave In 2004, owner Julie Luckasen opened My Sister Knits in the carriage house behind her home to turn her life-long love of knitting into a second career. My Sister Knits is now managed by Julie along with her sister Diana, for whom the shop is named after. The knitting studio and yarn shop has transformed into a gathering place for knitters to socialize and learn the art together as a community. The shop supports many other women-owned vendors and donates yarn to the local knitted knockers organization, which provides knit prosthetics to breast cancer survivors. My Sister Knits holds many donation drives throughout the year to give back to the community. Educational Services . . . . . . . . . 4,962 Accom. & Food Services . . . . . . . 2,138 Public Admininistration . . . . . . . . 2,129 Healthcare & Social Ass . . . . . . . 1,575 Retail Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,156 Top 5 Industries by Employment City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • General Improvement District Map 15 Fort Collins General Improvement District #1 City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority 16 Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY - NORTH COLLEGE DISTRICT URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY – PROSPECT SOUTH DISTRICT City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority 17 Fort Collins Urban Renewal Authority URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY – FOOTHILLS MALL DISTRICT City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • Midtown Business Improvement District (BID) 18 Midtown Business Improvement District (BID) – Fort Collins City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • State & Federal Tax Credit Zones 19 Special State & Federal Tax Credit Zones ENTERPRISE ZONE – FORT COLLINS AREA https://www.larimer.org/ewd/business/expand-your-business/enterprise-zone City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • State & Federal Tax Credit Zones 20 Special State & Federal Tax Credit Zones OPPORTUNITY ZONE – FORT COLLINS AREA https://choosecolorado.com/programs-initiatives/opportunity-zones/ FORT COLLINS BUSINESS RESOURCES Getting Started mybizcolorado.gov One-stop shop to interact and register with Colorado Secretary of State, search the database, register trade name, file for a wage withholding account and/or unemployment insurance. Larimer Small Business Development Center 970-498-9295 larimersbdc.org info@larimersbdc.org E-Learning Videos to Start & Grow (Also in Spanish) coloradosbdc.org/resources/entrepreneurs/e-learning-videos Home Occupation License 281 N. College Avenue 970-416-2740 fcgov.com/building/home-business buildingservices@fcgov.com Capital Accion us.accion.org accionteam@accionnm.org Colorado Enterprise Fund 303-860-0242 coloradoenterprisefund.org info@coloradoenterprisefund.org Fort Collins Main Street Loan Program 303-657-0010 coloradolendingsource.org/mainstreet marie@coloradolendingsource.org U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 303-844-4293 sba.gov Data and Market Research City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office 970-416-2294 fcgov.com/business City of Fort Collins Community Performance Measurement Dashboard fortcollins.clearpointstrategy.com Larimer County Data Dashboard larimer.org/ewd/data-dashboard Poudre River Public Library District Business Librarian, Harmony Library 4616 S. 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Submit your request online, open 24/7. fcgov.com/contactus CityWorks 101 Ever wonder how your city government works? Participate in CityWorks 101, an eight-week program that gives community and business members an up-close look at the man facets of running a city. fcgov.com/cityworks Health Requirements Larimer County Environmental Health Department 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-498-6700 co.larimer.co.us/health Growing Your Business Larimer Small Business Development Center 970-498-9295 larimersbdc.org info@larimersbdc.org Rocky Mountain Innosphere 970-221-1301 innosphere.org Development Review Class Participate in the Development Review Class, a four-session course available for all community and business members to better understand the City's development review process. Next class scheduled for winter 2020, check the calendar at fcgov.com/neighborhoodservices or contact statman-burruss@fcgov.com Our City Let your voice be heard. An online discussion board, where you can share your feedback on some of the biggest projects happening in Fort Collins. ourcity.fcgov.com Council Listening Sessions An open discussion for community and business members to share their ideas and thoughts with City Council members about the issues or opportunities within their Council District or of the entire City. To find upcoming events, please check the calendar at fcgov.com/events Learn more about your City Council at fcgov.com/council City Programs & Incentives Efficiency Works Energy savings rebates available for new construction and major renovation projects. efficiencyworks.org/business/rebates Integrated Design Assistance Program (IDAP) Design and construction incentives for new construction and major projects. fcgov.com/utilities/business/improve-efficiency/rebates- incentives/integrated-design-assistance/ Manufacturing Equipment Use Tax Rebate Program Purchasers of qualifying manufacturing equipment can apply for a refund of a portion of the use tax paid to the City. fcgov.com/salestax/manufacturing-equipment- program Other Programs & Incentives through Larimer County & the State of Colorado Business Development Services Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development (EWD) can support businesses with recruitment, training, and workforce planning. larimer.org/ewd Colorado C-PACE Financing tool for energy efficiency retrofits and new construction of commercial and industrial buildings. copace.com Auxiliary aids and services are available for persons with disabilities. V/TDD: 711 Colorado FIRST and Existing Training Grants Grants for companies that are relocating to or expanding in Colorado and provide funds only to net new hires. frontrange.edu/corporate-and-workforce-training/ training-grants Enterprise Zone Tax Credit (EZ) Private businesses located within an Enterprise Zone may qualify for incentives related to business investment, company expansion, and/or new business relocation. larimer.org/ewd/economic-development/incentives/ enterprise-zone Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit (JGITC) City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • Engagement Matrix 24 Council Business Engagement Matrix MATRIX Purpose/Reason for Engagement and Outcome General Interest/ Relationship Building Increase Awareness Intelligence Gathering Improve Alignment Risk Management/ Newsworthy Remove Barriers or Improve Alignment Tools and Techniques • Networking events • Attending industry specific events • Business roundtables • 1X1 visits • 1X1 Visits Example Projects and Outreach • Extend invitation to a City event within the proximity of the business • Utilize existing Council attended events to network w/ businesses in attendance • Participate in CEO Roundtable held quarterly by EHO • Quarterly business listening sessions hosted by City Leadership • Attend scheduled Major Employer visit w/ Mayor, CM or EHO • Leverage City staff and EHO liaison for sector/business intelligence • Request EHO liaison visit/introduction to business and share feedback FEEDBACK CARDS This Page Left Blank Intentionally A performance-based job creation incentive program for businesses that create and maintain permanent net new jobs. choosecolorado.com/doing-business/incentives-financing/ job-growth-incentive-tax-credit Contact Us Please reach out to the City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office with additional inquiries or any questions about navigating this guide. SeonAh Kendall, Sr. Manager skendall@fcgov.com Shannon Hein, Sr. Business Specialist shein@fcgov.com Jillian Fresa, Business Specialist jfresa@fcgov.com 19-20872 23 LoCo Think Tank 970-698-6977 locothinktank.com connect@locothinktank.com Social & Advisory Group for Entrepreneurs (SAGE) innosphere.org/sage bill@innosphere.org SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) 303-844-3985 score.org Colorado PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) 719-667-3845 coloradoptac.org info@coloradoptac.org Colorado Minority Business Office 303-892-3840 mbocolorado.com info@mbocolorado.com Others Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) 303-892-3840 choosecolorado.com/doing-business/small-business U.S. Patent and Trademark Office General Information Services Division 800-786-9199 uspto.gov Better Business Bureau 1730 S. College Avenue, Suite 303 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-484-1348 fortcollins.bbb.org Bingo and Raffle Colorado Secretary of State 1560 Broadway, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202 303-894-2200 x6406 sos.state.co.us 22 Collins, CO 80524 970-221-6780 fcgov.com/salestax Colorado Department of Revenue 3030 S. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-494-9805 taxcolorado.com Larimer County Finance Department 200 W. Oak Street, Suite 4000 Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-498-5930 larimer.org/finance TAX INFORMATION AND WITHHOLDING Tax Information Line Denver District Office Street, 1375 Sherman Street, Room 186 Denver, CO 80261 303-238-7378 Internal Revenue Service 301 S. Howes Street, 3rd Floor Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-221-0688 Irs.gov Larimer County Finance Department 200 W. Oak Street, Suite 4000 Fort Collins, CO 80524 970-498-5930 larimer.org/finance 21 University of Colorado Health . . . . . . . 5,400 Poudre R-1 School District . . . . . . . . . 4,500 City of Fort Collins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,100 Larimer County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,000 Broadcom (Avago Technologies) . . . . . 1,200 Woodward, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,200 King Soopers (Dillon Companies Inc) . . . 910 Otter Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 880 Employment Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . 730 Sources: various, including BizWest Book of Lists, CDLE, Labor Market Information, newspaper articles, and annual reports Employer costs per hour worked for wages and selected employee beneﬁts by geographic division Over-the-year changes in wages and salaries Average hourly wages for selected occupations HARMONY TRILBY LEMAY TIMEBERLINE TAFT HILL OVERLAND COLLEGE SHEILDS HORSETOOTH DRAKE MULBERRY PROSPECT VINE WILLOX Poudre R-1 School District University of Colorado Health University of Colorado Health City of Fort Collins Larimer County Broadcom Woodward, Inc King Soopers King Soopers King Soopers Employment Solutions King Soopers King Soopers Otter Products Colorado State University Average annual spending and percent distribution for selected categories Source: U.S. BLS, Consumer Expenditure Survey. TOTAL: $68,113 5 the nation. Subjects include unemployment, employment, wages, prices, spending, and beneﬁts. Updated December 6, 2019 All data are not seasonally adjusted and some may be subject to revision. Area deﬁnitions may differ by subject. For more area summaries and geographic deﬁnitions, see www.bls.gov/regions/economic-summaries.htm. Top 10 Industries Health Care & Social Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,600 Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,300 Accommodation and Food Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,400 Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,300 Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,600 Professional, Scientiﬁc, and Technical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,000 Public Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,800 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,800 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,800 Other Services (except Public Administration) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,500 LARIMER $977 Source: U.S.BLS, Current Employment Statistics. 4 2% 3% 17% 3% 5% 5% 17% 8% 8% 11% 11% Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,539 City of Fort Collins • City Council Business Engagement Resource Kit • Overall Fort Collins Economic Profile 2 k Re se r v o ir C ol l e ge L ak e Dixon Res erv oir P ar kw o od La ke R i c h a r d ' s L a k e l l l l l l l l l l l lll l l l l l l l l DISTRICT - 1 DISTRICT - 2 DISTRICT - 3 DISTRICT - 4 DISTRICT - 5 DISTRICT - 6 University of Colorado Health King Soopers (Dillon Companies Inc) Woodward King Soopers (Dillon Companies Inc) Broadcom (Avago Technologies) King Soopers (Dillon Companies Inc) City of Fort Collins King Soopers (Dillon Companies Inc) Colorado State University Otter Products LLC Employment Solutions King Soopers (Dillon Companies Inc) Poudre R-1 School District Larimer County University of Colorado Health Top 10 Employers In Fort Collins l Top 10 Employers in Fort Collins Council District Boundary Fort Collins Top 10 Employers Colorado State University ........................ 8,400 University of Colorado Health .................. 5,400 Poudre R-1 School District ....................... 4,500 City of Fort Collins .................................... 2,100 Larimer County ........................................ 2,000 Woodward, Inc ......................................... 1,200 Broadcom (Avago Technologies ) ............. 1,200 King Soopers (Dillon Companies Inc) ........... 910 Otter Products ........................................... 880 Employment Solutions Personnel Services .. 730 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages (QCEW), Q4 2018