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DISCOVER OPPORTUNITY UNBOUND

Craig, Colorado, is generating opportunity.

The character of the land in Craig, Colorado, is unforgettable—rolling hills, dramatic canyons, free-flowing rivers. But it’s the character of the community that is generating infinite opportunity for business and industry success. In Craig, discover a business climate as welcoming as our spectacular vistas. Prosper with assets like lower costs; an experienced, skilled, and motivated workforce; and an entrepreneurial can-do culture supported by logistical and digital connections for rapid global reach. As Craig transitions from legacy extractive industry, exciting opportunities are opening across sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, and agriculture, with advantages amplified by the momentum of groundbreaking state and local incentives. And all in a community where the quality of life is attracting professionals from across the nation. Discover the limitless human, natural, and financial potential of Craig. Discover opportunity unbound.

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Laying the Groundwork
for the Future

Nestled among canyons, rivers, and forests, Craig, Colorado, is a nature lover’s dream. “We have so many natural amenities to offer,” says Economic Development Manager Shannon Scott.
In addition to the outdoor opportunities for which Colorado is famous, Craig boasts a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. “It’s a small-town community, a small-town feel,” Scott says. This small-town lifestyle comes with a lower cost of living, without losing out on big city amenities.

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Opportunities abound in Craig

Opportunities abound in Craig, in sectors such as light or heavy manufacturing, outdoor recreation manufacturing, transportation and logistics, agricultural processing, entrepreneurship, tourism-related technology, and more.

The best of Colorado at significantly lower costs

For relocating business and industry, Craig’s productivity and profit picture are as impressive as our scenic vistas—the best of Colorado at significantly lower costs, a superb business climate, plus powerful resources at every level.

New ideas have the support to soar in Craig

New ideas have the support to soar in Craig, in a low-cost setting where the quality of life is high and where human, financial, and transit connections help your enterprise put down roots and flourish.

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Entrepreneurs EXCEL HERE

Entrepreneurs are attracted to Craig for many reasons, like quality of life, some of Colorado’s lowest costs, and a chance to enjoy Colorado’s best lifestyle. Ultimately, however, the deciding factor is simple—opportunity.

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FEATURED PROPERTY

538 Yampa Avenue

This two-story key catalyst site has been a downtown landmark since its construction in 1900. Previously used for commercial and retail on the ground floor, with six rental residential units on the upper floor, the property offers prime mixed-used opportunity at a time when downtown living is highly desired. An EPA Brownfields Assessment grant has funded preliminary design, future reuse and financial information to facilitate developers in achieving highest and best use.

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FEATURED PROPERTY

520 & 524 Yampa Avenue

This combination of two parcels of single-story, adjoining buildings offers a combined footprint of 6,135 square feet of commercial space, which provided an expansive home for the restaurant most recently on site. Some restaurant equipment remains; however downtown zoning allows for a wide range of commercial and retail possibilities for these historic structures, one built in 1898 and the other in 1927. An EPA Brownfields Assessment grant has funded preliminary design, future reuse and financial information to facilitate developers in achieving highest and best use.

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City of Craig Quick Facts

9,008
2022 Population

21%
Bachelor's degree or higher

44,752
Population within 50 miles

$5,871,273
2022 grant funding

9,008

2022 Population


21%

Bachelor's degree or higher


44,752

Population within 50 miles


$5,871,273

2022 grant funding

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SKILLS THAT MAKE THE GRADE

Innovative, flexible and future-focused, Colorado Northwestern Community College’s workforce training offers more pathways for skills acquisition at every level, beginning in high school and including a variety of settings, certifications, diplomas and more.

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Colorado's Best
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Craig
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Colorado's Best
Rafting

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Colorado's Best
Hunting

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Colorado's Best
Recreation

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Colorado's Best
Recreation

 
 
 

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