Resource Guide for New Businesses
Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District (BID)
With an annual budget of $1.5 million, the Downtown BID is charged with marketing downtown and invests nearly $500,000 annually in print, television, radio, web and social media to drive traffic to your business.The BID staff also works closely with the City to keep downtown clean and safe. Our crews sweep the sidewalks, remove graffiti and gum and make sure the trash cans are never overflowing. We also partner with property owners to help them target and recruit high value downtown tenants.
Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP)
DBP is the “Chamber” for Downtown Boulder offering advocacy on key business issues, networking events and a gift card program with over 200 participating merchants. Joining DBP will get you instantly plugged in to the downtown community.
DBPMembers.org
City of Boulder Community Vitality Department
This City of Boulder department manages all public parking in the downtown area, including the sale of monthly permits for employees. They also provide free EcoPass annual transit passes to all full-time staff within the downtown district. EcoPasses offer free access to buses and light rail throughout the Denver metro area and are a tremendous benefit for downtown employees.
BoulderParking.com
City of Boulder Economic Vitality Program
The Economic Vitality Program offers assistance to businesses who are relocating or expanding in navigating the city’s licensing, permitting and zoning processes.
https://bouldercolorado.gov/business
Boulder Chamber & Boulder Economic Council
The Chamber and BEC are excellent resources for information on the local economy, business trends and housing.
BoulderChamber.com
See the Colorado Business Resource Book produced by the Colorado Small Business Development Center Network for one of the most successful and comprehensive business start-up guides in the nation.
The Boulder Economic Council also has a Market Profile report summarizing population, demographic and economic data for Boulder, Colorado. Includes population estimates and demographic data, view here. Another resource from the Boulder Economic Council is The Boulder Innovation Venture guide leveraged research data and cross-industry connections to capture metrics and stories describing local innovation.
Check out the Boulder Economic Council's "Doing Business in Boulder" page for additional information and resources.
Find the City of Boulder Sales and Use Tax Revenue Reports, here.
Additional Business Resource List
Boulder Small Business Development Center
2440 Pearl Street--Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-1475
Business Library--Boulder Public Library
1000 Canyon Blvd--Boulder, CO 80302
Mailing: PO Box Drawer H--Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 441-3194
City of Boulder--Transportation Department
Park Central Building
1739 Broadway--Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 441-3266 fax (303) 441-4271
Downtown Management Commission & University Hill General Improvement District
1500 Pearl Street--Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 413-7300