Jeffco EDC provides a multitude of products and services designed to provide value to our Investors and to foster business growth. Our services promote a favorable business climate by providing companies the tools and resources needed to compete in today’s competitive global economy.
Businesses Invest in Jeffco EDC for many reasons:
Business Development Resources & Opportunities
- Networking/Contacts
- Promotion
- Lead Generation
- Business resources & Information
- Business/tax incentives
- Workforce Development
Visibility/Promotion
- Public Relations
- Third-party credibility
- Sponsorships
- Exposure to target audiences
Community Development/Goodwill
- Support Economic Development
- Invest in job creation in Jeffco
- Non-profit contribution/ Tax deductible contribution
- Building a thriving economy in Jeffco
- Board & Committee involvement
Legislative Connections
- Participate in “hands-on” public / private partnerships
- Interface with legislative policy makers on economic development issues
In the past year, Jeffco EDC has participated in many high levels of legislative issues that impact the tax, economic, and business health of our community. We have conducted research, presented our findings to the Legislature, and written white papers and articles advocating on behalf of businesses. Jeffco EDC has taken a proactive role in helping to improve the business climate regarding the following issues:
- Economic incentive legislation
- Single-factor sales tax legislation
- Funding for educational institutions
- Elimination of business personal property tax
- Support for bioscience grant funding
- Tax refunds for clean tech industries
- Supported renewable energy authority creation
- Support for airport development zone legislation
- Support for transportation related legislation
If you
would like to become a Jeffco EDC investor or you want more information, please contact Michelle Friends at mfriends@jeffco.org. |
