Expanding to twelve Winter Farmers’ Markets has provided increased support to local entrepreneurs – farmers, ranchers, cheese and wine-makers alike. A wonderful celebration of local food and community.  In Loveland this fall, too!


Karen McManus, Owner, Local Roots

Business Resources

From national organizations

2011 Independent Business Survey – Institute of Local Self-Reliance

Localism Index – New Rules Project

Local agencies

Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Larimer County Business & Enterprise

Poudre Library District , Business Librarians
plus Anne McDonald’s Blog

From City of Fort Collins

Uniquely Fort Collins Cluster – report spring 2010

Doing Business with Local Vendors: Purchasing Policies

Entrepreneurial Support from City of Fort Collins, Economic Advisory Committee and the Economic Task Force of UniverCity Connections (UCC)

Economic Newsletter from City of Fort Collins Economic Health Program

Climate Wise Program

Utilities’ Business Efficiency Program