City of Boulder Business Bulletin

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Supporting businesses with timely updates, resources and opportunities

Stay informed about news, resources and opportunities for Boulder businesses. The Business Bulletin highlights city initiatives, funding opportunities, infrastructure projects and business resources to help businesses navigate changes, plan ahead and access support.

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The 1100 Spruce parking garage will begin a phased reopening on Friday, Oct. 16, with parking available on all levels, including all ADA spaces.

Major renovations are complete, including structural repairs to support the garage’s long-term safety and durability. Crews uncovered unexpected structural issues during construction, adding about 15 days to the schedule. The additional time allowed crews to address the issues properly.

What to expect during reopening:

Construction, cleaning and finishing work will continue after opening. Please follow barricades, posted pedestrian routes and signs.

Thank you for your patience throughout the renovation. These improvements are an important investment in the garage and downtown Boulder.

Questions? Contact garageupdates@bouldercolorado.gov.

As Boulder prepares to welcome the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, local businesses will play an important role in creating a successful experience for our community, visitors and the Festival.

Please join us for the November virtual Boulder Business Community Roundtable, designed to keep local businesses informed, connected and prepared leading up to the Festival.

Thursday, Nov. 19
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. MST
Please register to attend. 
Zoom

Upcoming Boulder Business Community Roundtables:

We hope you'll join us as we work together to prepare Boulder businesses for the 2027 Sundance Film Festival.

Presented in partnership by:

Sundance Film Festival • City of Boulder • Visit Boulder • Boulder Chamber • Downtown Boulder Partnership • Boulder SBDC • Latino Chamber • Boulder Restaurant Coalition 

Visit the Sundance Film Festival Partner Hub for additional business information.

The city will host a series of virtual Liquor Licensing Workshops designed for existing and potential liquor licensees, non-profit partners and Sundance Film Festival Official Partners interested in the liquor licensing process for Sundance Film Festival activations. 

City Regulatory Licensing staff will review common liquor license and permit types and answer questions about the licensing process and requirements for serving or providing alcohol during the Festival.

The workshops will be held virtually from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. on: 

Participants may attend any of the workshops. Registration is not required. View the workshop series on the city website. 

Join the City of Boulder’s landscape contractor training focused on climate-smart landscaping practices that help properties use less water and better withstand heat, drought and wildfire risks. 

This free training provides practical guidance on plant selection, soil health, efficient irrigation and design strategies suited to Boulder’s changing climate. Landscape professionals are encouraged to participate to build new skills, support community resilience and help create more sustainable outdoor spaces across Boulder.

Training Details

Date: Saturday, Oct. 24
Time: 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free; space is limited; registration required
Location: East Boulder Rec Center - 5660 Sioux Dr, Boulder, CO 80303
Food: Meals and refreshments provided

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

See more information about upcoming workshops and register.

Register now for the Contract Opportunities Summit on Oct. 22 at the Boulder JCC. The Contract Opportunities Summit is a focused, half-day event designed to help small businesses understand how to do business with local municipalities across Colorado. The Summit offers a hands-on introduction to public-sector contracting, with a strong emphasis on opportunities in local government.

Power outages and single-use plastics create real costs for food service businesses, from spoiled food and lost revenue during outages to the rising cost of cups, containers and other disposable items.

The city’s Climate Initiatives Department is seeking input from food service businesses of all sizes about how power outages affect their operations and how they use single-use plastics and other disposables. Responses will help inform City Council’s next steps on power reliability and single-use plastics.

Complete the short questionnaire by Nov. 8 for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.

The survey is available in both English and Spanish.

Questions? Contact Deryn Wagner at wagnerd@bouldercolorado.gov.

The city has established new licensing requirements for pedal-cab agencies and pedal-cab drivers. Beginning Oct. 3, 2026, pedal-cab agencies and drivers operating in the City of Boulder must now have a city pedal-cab license. The new requirements apply to pedal-cab agency owners, drivers, employees and independent contractors. 

Licensing information, requirements and fees are available on the city’s website.

Questions? Contact City of Boulder Regulatory Licensing at licensingonline@bouldercolorado.gov or 303-441-4192. 

City of Boulder voters will be able to weigh in on several ballot measures in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. Ballot measures include:

We know ballot measures aren’t easy decisions and that each voter must weigh these measures carefully. To help you navigate these decisions, we have put together a guide to summarize the proposed measures.  

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