Larimer County, in Northern Colorado, is a great place to grow a business. A highly educated, skilled and entrepreneurial workforce, an award-winning educational system, an engaged network of business support services, and our central location in the vibrant Rocky Mountain west support a thriving, diverse economy. With our roots in a rich, unique cultural history. we are prepared to meet the challenges of a fast-changing global economy.

Larimer County enjoys a mild climate, a central location, and access to rail, a highway interstate system, and an international airport that is four-hours flying time to every major continental US city with a population of over one million. Collaborative partnerships between the nationally recognized Colorado State University, proximity to other universities and research institutions, innovative, and forward looking local governments, and a ready workforce, make this a strategic choice to grow a business.

Larimer County has a thriving community of artists and craftspeople, a variety of housing options from urban lofts to wide-open ranches, excellent health care with a brand new world-class hospital, and opportunities for recreation, fun and wellness. People come here from all over the world to re-charge in our back yard.

With Colorado’s last wild river, the Cache La Poudre, or the beautiful Thompson River, you can spend the day hiking or horseback riding through the open spaces trails, rafting the cool, clean water, catch a wild trout, and enjoy the natural beauty of the County. Then enjoy a great meal in town with a bottle of our local wine, and still make it to a sculpture show or theater production by evening. Hiking trails, biking trails, rock climbing, lake and river fishing, snow sports, boating, kayaking and more is all here.

With so much here, Larimer County can help you to grow an idea, grow a family or grow a business.