Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation is comprised of a working board of successful local business people that are deeply rooted in the community and have experience with a wide range of industries. The CCEDC board is dedicated to enhancing local business and industry opportunities by serving as a ‘one-stop shop’ for businesses and individuals that are interested in locating or expanding their enterprise in Chaffee County. The Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation has a laser focus on facilitating existing businesses’ growth, attracting new businesses and supporting entrepreneurs wishing to locate in Chaffee County. The board members have expertise in navigating local, county and state governmental entities to leverage their resources in obtaining financial, technical and informational resources. Our goal is to facilitate the creation of living wage jobs and sustainable economic development within the county.

Chaffee County lies in the heart of the Rocky Mountain region and boasts an incredible combination of human capital and natural resources. Chaffee County is known as the “banana belt of Colorado” and possesses a year round mild climate that lends itself to active and healthy lifestyles minus the congestion of major metropolitan areas. A new major medical facility with world class services, two airports, several business parks, connections to major highways, downtown historic districts that feature retail, restaurants and services, major hot springs resorts, theatres, a ski resort and an amazing spectrum of year round recreational activities for fitness and health are just a few of the many attributes of area.

Chaffee County communities are progressive, vibrant and actively involved in preserving their heritage while offering dynamic opportunities for business growth. The population weds an entrepreneurial spirit with targeted sustainability that enhances the opportunity to grow a successful business in our county.