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| May 22, 2026
The Fort Collins Area Chamber and our regional partners offer this weekly email which showcases tools and resources to support business. Additional resources can be found at NoCoRecovers.com. |
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| Tuesday Talent Series: Mental Wellness Through Change and Uncertainty Tuesday, May 26 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Virtual Meeting |
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| Here’s what you’ll learn in this interactive session:
- When to increase individual resourcing for mental wellness, even before you or your team may be struggling - How to identify when mental health is declining and you or a team member needs extra support - Strategies to improve individual mental wellness and resilience, and when to ask for help |
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| 2026 State of Business Wednesday, June 24 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Biergarten Anheuser-Busch | 2351 Busch Dr, Fort Collins |
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| Join the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce for State of Business, an evening of insight, connection, food, music and beer.
This event brings together business leaders, community partners and local decision-makers for a meaningful look at the business climate shaping Northern Colorado. We’ll reflect on where we are as a region, share observations about the state of business and look ahead to what’s next.
Whether you’re a Chamber member, business owner, community partner or simply invested in the future of Northern Colorado, we’d love to have you with us. |
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May Business of the Month with Fort Fun |
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Fort Fun is the perfect place for birthday parties, group activities, or a gathering with friends. Among their expansive list of activities, they have laser tag, mini golf, go cart racing, arcade, water events, escape rooms, and restaurants to name a few. As Northern Colorado’s premier entertainment center, it offers year-round indoor and outdoor attractions designed for all ages, making it a go-to destination for family fun and memorable group experiences. |
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NCLA End-of-Session Update |
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Following the adjournment of the 2026 Colorado legislative session, NCLA is reviewing outcomes on several bills with potential impacts on Northern Colorado employers and the broader business climate. The following update reflects key positions NCLA supported, opposed or monitored during the final days of session. |
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Business Startup Bootcamp Saturday, May 30 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Front Range Community College | 4616 S Shields St, Blanca Peak Room 142 |
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This event is perfectly suited for aspiring entrepreneurs in the idea stage and early-stage startup founders looking for a clear, hands-on roadmap to formalize and budget for their new business venture. |
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Elevate to Executive Mindset
Friday, June 5–26
Warehouse Business Accelerator | 814 14th St. SW, Loveland |
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Elevate to Executive Mindset is a hands-on Colorado Manufacturing Network leadership development program hosted by Manufacturer's Edge and the Warehouse Business Accelerator in June 2026.
This invitation-only cohort program is designed for rising leaders in manufacturing who are stepping into more strategic, organization-wide roles.
Through four immersive sessions, participants will strengthen executive-level communication, decision-making, financial fluency, and risk management skills
while learning how to think beyond their department and lead with a broader business perspective.
Built specifically for managers, directors, and VPs in manufacturing companies with 25–250 employees, the program combines practical learning, peer collaboration, and real-world business simulations to help participants grow into confident, strategic leaders who can drive sustainable business growth. |
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Proposed Data Center Regulation Feedback Needed The survey is open until June 12, 2026. |
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A recent moratorium on data center applications in unincorporated Larimer County has provided community members with an opportunity to share feedback on proposed data center regulations.
Members of the community are asked to complete a short online survey to develop these regulations. Click below to participate in the survey and learn more about the regulations. |
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2026 Rocky Mountain Advanced Manufacturing Expo
Friday, September 18 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
AIMS Event Center | 5401 W. 20th St, Greeley |
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The 2026 Rocky Mountain Advanced Manufacturing Expo brings together manufacturers, suppliers, buyers, engineers, executives, procurement teams, operations leaders, workforce partners, and job seekers for a full day of connections, solutions, and opportunity.
Explore local and national manufacturing capabilities, meet suppliers that offer custom and non-standard parts, strengthen your local supply chain, discover responsive manufacturing partners, and connect with companies that help advance manufacturing.
The Expo features exhibitors from across the United States, with strong representation from Colorado manufacturers and regional supply chain partners. Exhibitor capabilities include 3D printing, assemblies, bending, coatings, cutting, engineering and design, fabricating, finishing, grinding, machinery, molding, packaging, production parts, screen printing, software, stamping, testing, tooling, welding, and more. |
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Starting July 1, 2025, Colorado companies can apply for the Skill Advance Colorado First and Existing Industry Job Training Grants. These grants can provide up to $3,800 per learner for workforce training for both new hires and current employees. Jointly administered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade and the Colorado Community College System, these grants support workforce training for both new hires and current employees. Businesses interested in applying for funding work directly with a local college representative, who assists with eligibility determination, training needs assessment, and grant application development. Training topics are customized to the individual business needs. Areas may include continuous improvement and quality, essential skills, leadership and management, manufacturing and computer/business skills. |
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The State of Colorado offers free online educational business courses to support the lifecycle of Colorado small business owners. Our courses are organized into four business lifecycle pathways. Each pathway consists of courses to elevate your skills and knowledge in planning, launching, growing, and exiting your small business. Throughout each pathway, small business owners will have the opportunity to connect with their local Colorado Small Business Development Center to schedule free, confidential, 1:1 business advising. |
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Enterprise Zone (EZ) Tax Credits |
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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 Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development —we’re here to help you make the most of this opportunity. |
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Colorado Startup Loan Fund |
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The Colorado Startup Loan Fund provides loan capital to mission-based lenders to provide loans to Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners needing capital to start, restart, or restructure a business, and those who are not able to obtain a loan from traditional lenders. This is a revolving loan fund, meaning the dollars will be used to continue supporting new entrepreneurs as loans are repaid. |
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Clean Air Program (CAP) Grants |
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The Clean Air Program (CAP) is a competitive grant program administered by CEO, with a total funding amount not to exceed $25 million over the program’s six-year duration, sunsetting June 30, 2028. |
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