SUCCESS STORIES
Chaffee County is a place for makers and doers actively building for the future. Check out some local business leaders as they share their passion for Chaffee County and its economic environment.
BUSINESS EXPANSION
From startups and scale-ups to location-neutral employers, Chaffee County offers an impressive array of resources to empower entrepreneurs and support small businesses growth and success.
WHY CHAFFEE COUNTY
Just over 2 hours from the Denver metro and nestled along the Continental Divide, Chaffee County is home to 12 14,000-foot peaks (the most of any U.S. county) and the world-renowned Arkansas River.
PUBLIC POLICY
The Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation monitors and advocates on behalf of its members for business-friendly public policy to support the creation of a thriving, diversified year-round economy.
RESOURCES
We’re here to help businesses thrive. Check here for startup support, talent pipeline and workforce development, and a comprehensive list of financial services, lenders, and programs in the area.
LIVE/WORK/PLAY
Chaffee County communities are innovative, vibrant, and actively embracing a dynamic future. We treasure our long and storied Western heritage, while keeping an eye firmly on the future.
ABOUT THE EDC
The Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation promotes the retention, expansion, and creation of jobs. Located in the heart of Colorado’s Central Mountains, Chaffee County boasts an incredible combination of human capital and natural resources. To better support the influx of entrepreneurs and to work towards a thriving year-round economy we launched a new accelerator named Central Mountain Ascent. This 8-week program is powered by a world-class roster of mentors collectively made up of investors and serial entrepreneurs to seasoned ecosystem builders each aimed at empowering a new generation of dreamers, makers, and doers. In this video, you’ll hear from Executive Director, Jake Rishavy as well as first-hand testimonials from Chaffee County business owners.
CHAFFEE COUNTY NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Stay in the know with the latest headlines in Chaffee County business and community news…