City of Boulder Business Bulletin

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Supporting businesses with timely updates, resources and opportunities

The Business Bulletin provides updates for Boulder’s business community. Find information on city programs, funding opportunities, infrastructure projects, and other initiatives that may affect your business. The newsletter is designed to help you stay informed, connected and prepared.

Visit our newsletter archive to explore past editions and stay up to date on what’s happening across the city.

For those who were unable to attend the city’s recent business panel regarding the Transportation Maintenance Fee, or who have additional questions, we are providing a space to hear from members of the business community. This comment form allows you to share questions, feedback or considerations you would like city staff to review as the implementation process continues.

You can submit your feedback using an online form, open now through April 30.

Businesses and community members might notice some construction mobilization taking place in and around the 11th & Spruce Garage beginning the first week of April. 

Upcoming work will include structural repairs, storefront replacements, concrete and traffic coating updates, elevator and stairwell improvements, upgraded lighting, and fresh paint. These updates are designed to preserve the garage, enhance safety and improve the overall parking and access experience.  

For regular garage maintenance updates, visit the city's construction impacts page.

The Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan guides long-term decisions about growth, sustainability and services in Boulder and the surrounding area. First adopted in 1977, the plan is updated every 10 years to reflect evolving community values, priorities and challenges. Since the start of this major update in October 2024, the city and county offered over 65 community engagement opportunities, including open houses, online questionnaires, office hours, workshops, interactive playback theater performances and the city's first-ever Community Assembly.

The draft plan will be available online for review and feedback now through April 6. Feedback received will inform the final recommended plan, which is scheduled to be adopted later this year. 

Boulder businesses in semiconductor or related businesses, including quantum computing, located in the city’s CHIPS zone may qualify for valuable state and federal tax incentives. These incentives can help eligible businesses reduce costs and accelerate their growth.

Eligible businesses include those involved in the fabrication, assembly, testing, advanced packaging, production, or research and development of semiconductors; materials used to make or enhance semiconductors; or equipment used to manufacture semiconductors. Businesses in related industries may also be eligible for CHIPS Zone incentives.

Several upcoming online and in-person engagement opportunities are available to community members who would like to be involved in shaping the city’s financial future. These opportunities are part of the city’s Long-Term Financial Strategy project, which is called Fund Our Future, and is a top city priority.

The goal of the engagement is to build awareness around the city budget, learn which city programs and services have the most impact on community members, and understand what acceptable levels of service look like in these areas. Community members can choose to attend one of several in-person Fund Our Future engagement sessions or complete an online engagement activity between March 16 and April 19.

For more information and event details, visit the city’s website.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving Boulder County has several upcoming workshops designed to support the local business community:

See more information about the workshops and register.

Emergencies can happen without warning, but you can take steps now to protect your business, employees and customers. 

Sign up for alerts to stay informed during emergencies:

Key steps to prepare your business:

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