Spotlights
Business Spotlight: Gen Green
Gen Green is a new online clearinghouse of resources for people who want to live a more sustainable, locally-focused life. Charisse McAuliffe started Gen Green in Fort Collins in late 2006 as a way to network all the great "green" initiatives and programs occurring in our city. Gen Green has grown to a staff of nine, with Casey Verbeck as their C.E.O.
The Fort Collins site went live in September 2007; today more than 350 cities have local resources and networks on GenGreen.org. Get local, Get green!
Road Construction Projects
Harmony Road, Timberline Road and Lemay Avenue are experiencing multiple paving and construction projects this summer. To get the most up-to-date information, visit the City's Cone Zone website. By planning ahead, staying alert to orange construction signs, and giving yourself extra time to get around town, your commute will be calm and cool.
Development Review Center
The City's Development Review Center has undergone many improvements since 2006. Specific changes were made based on suggestions from the local business and building community. The DRC is constantly striving to provide outstanding service to customers. The Current Planning department is a "one stop shop", where representatives of various city departments are located in one office to offer speedy answers and approval.
Monthly financial reports
Released the third week of the month for the previous month, the City's monthly financial report is available to the public. The report is a monthly summary of the City's General Fund expenses and revenue, and of the four different revenue departments of the Fort Collins Utility: Light & Power, Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater. Stay informed on important city financial information and discover the report.
Climate Wise Program Salutes 2008 Platinum Partners
A hearty round of applause goes out to the following Fort Collins businesses for outstanding environmental stewardship and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Check back often as we spotlight different Platinum Partners in Climate Wise.
Thank you to all the companies in Climate Wise that help clean up our Fort Collins air and water through innovative business and environmental practices.
Newest Accomplishments:
Anheuser-Busch
Recycled or re-used 99 percent of solid waste stream. A new environmental tours program will be offered to all full-time employees to increase awareness about environmental impacts and how to reduce them at work and at home.
Avago Technologies
For the third consecutive year, they reduced electrical consumption by approximately 2 percent, despite increases in production. They also converted 8 acres of asphalt on their property to native grasses, bushes and trees that will eventually need zero irrigation.
Cafe Ardour
Decreased vehicle use by approximately 6,500 miles through continued use of bicycle deliveries for bagels, burritos, recycling, errands and employee transportation. They also became a climate-neutral business in 2007.
Economic E-Newsletter
Welcome to the new monthly electronic newsletter. Focusing on the economic health and sustainability of business in Fort Collins, articles will present fresh stories of success, emerging trends, and other news bits that will keep you up to date with the local business environment.
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CLIMATE WISE
The only thing healthier than our local businesses is our environment.
The Climate Wise is a voluntary, city-run program that is dedicated to helping local business and the environment. Through environmental assessments and creative solutions, the City of Fort Collins Climate Wise Team helps businesses tackle modern-day business challenges that impact bottom lines and the quality of life in Fort Collins. Learn more!
Fort Collins, Where Renewal is a Way of Life – Fort Collins Launches New Brand (PDF)
Community identification and attracting new businesses and visitors are the driving forces behind the implementation of the new community brand initiative in Fort Collins. Brand taglines, messaging and imagery are the result of extensive research, surveys and creative collaboration over the past year.
Core Identity
Fort Collins is seen as pretty, friendly, smart, laid back and full of energy. It's a unique place where people are inspired by nature and their surroundings, where they are active in business, community efforts, and schools. Genuine and authentic, Fort Collins is north of Denver, south of Wyoming, but so much more!
