Welcome to Larimer County Economic Development. Our team at Larimer County is focused on serving the region’s businesses and understanding their needs in an effort to create an inclusive ecosystem where businesses and individuals can thrive, and communities are strengthened.

About Economic Development

Our economic development team prioritizes services that aim for common, positive results, for our businesses, communities, and citizens. 

Services We Provide:

• Services for Existing Businesses
• Business Retention & Expansion
• Enterprise Zone
• Regional Talent Development Services (NoCo Works)
• Nursing Shortage Program
• Workforce development
• Connection to regional partners

Economic Development News

Larimer County Joins Statewide Economic Development Alliance

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development has joined the CO|Align Initiative, marking a significant step toward enhanced regional collaboration in economic development across Colorado. By signing this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), we join other state agencies and regional organizations in a coordinated effort to strengthen Colorado's economic future.

This partnership will help us:

• Align our local economic strategies with statewide initiatives
• Reduce duplicate efforts across regions
• Enhance our capacity to serve Larimer County businesses and workforce
• Access additional resources and partnerships for economic development
• Contribute to Colorado's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Our participation in CO|Align demonstrates our commitment to building a more resilient and prosperous economy that benefits all Larimer County residents while contributing to Colorado's broader economic success.

We look forward to working with the community as we implement this exciting new partnership. If you have any questions about CO|Align or would like to learn more about how this could benefit your organization, visit  Co|Align.