City of Boulder Business Bulletin

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The Business Bulletin provides updates for Boulder’s business community, highlighting city programs, funding opportunities, infrastructure projects, and other initiatives that may affect your business. It’s designed to help you stay informed, connected and ready for what’s ahead.

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Join the Boulder Police Department (BPD) for a Downtown Town Hall with Chief Redfearn. Hear from Chief Redfearn about public safety in the downtown area and use this opportunity to ask questions directly to BPD. 

When: Tuesday, April 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Where: Boulder Chamber, 2440 Pearl Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302

The Office of Arts and Culture has released the Boulder Arts Blueprint, a ten-year plan that establishes a vision for the arts and details actionable goals to support a thriving, inclusive arts and culture ecosystem. Informed by extensive community engagement, the Blueprint outlines strategies to expand access to cultural experiences, strengthen the creative economy and support artists and organizations across Boulder.

The plan also advances the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan by reflecting a shared understanding that arts and culture are not standalone amenities but essential civic infrastructure that support equity, economic opportunity, community wellbeing and regional resilience. 

The Arts Blueprint is organized into seven goals, each with clear actions, shared measures of success, potential partners, and best practice highlights to guide Boulder's arts and culture work over the next ten years. Visit the Boulder Arts Blueprint Hub to learn more and view all seven goals. 

Construction mobilization is beginning at the 11th & Spruce Garage. 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.  

Please note important project dates: 

Construction will be noisy and disruptive at times but completing more maintenance at once will help us finish faster and provide a safer, more reliable facility for everyone.   

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

The City of Boulder’s district maintenance team has been hard at work enhancing landscaping on University Hill. A recent project highlights how clearing overgrown brush can support more drought-resistant plantings - an important effort as the community remains under a Drought Watch.

The World Trade Center Denver, in partnership with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, has launched the Colorado Tariff Navigation Program to help businesses respond to rapidly changing global trade policies. This program offers Boulder-area companies access to expert-led webinars and subsidized one-on-one consulting to better understand tariff impacts, reduce costs and strengthen supply chains.

Eligible businesses can receive up to $1,000 in support to assess tariff exposure, improve compliance, and develop practical strategies to stay competitive in international markets.  Designed for importers, exporters and manufacturers, the program helps companies move from uncertainty to confident decision-making in today’s evolving trade environment.

Boulder Startup Week (BSW) returns May 4 - 8, 2026. BSW is a free conference-style event with sessions at local venues in downtown Boulder that educate attendees and provide professional networking opportunities. All sessions are free to attend, from workshops to panels to networking events.

BSW depends on volunteers to make its events inclusive, welcoming and innovative. Join their team and help shape the future of Boulder's startup community.

The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is proud to announce that the new Business Recovery and Resiliency Guide is now available. Designed as a comprehensive roadmap to help small businesses navigate the unexpected, minimize downtime and emerge stronger, this no-cost guide provides the tools you need to secure your future.

Ready to get started? Visit the Colorado SBDC online, connect with your local Colorado SBDC or access the Business Recovery and Resiliency Guide.

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

See more information about upcoming workshops and register.

As of April 1, Boulder Chamber Transportation Connections (BTCT) now manages EcoPass administration for Downtown (CAGID) and University Hill (UHGID) districts, building on its work in Boulder Junction. Employees will continue to receive the same benefits, including unlimited access to RTD services within the district-funded area. Only the administrative support structure is changing.

BCTC will serve as the primary point of contact, offering streamlined digital pass activation, setup assistance and dedicated support to help employees make the most of their EcoPass for commuting. BCTC will continue to reach out to businesses in the coming weeks to support a smooth transition.

For questions, contact ecopass@boulderchamber.com or visit the EcoPass website.

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