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The Northern Colorado (NoCO) Manufacturing Partnership has collaborated with FRCC to develop training designed especially for new supervisors in manufacturing—with funding through the Colorado Workforce Development Council. Since the program began in late 2016, 80 individuals from 27 different Northern Colorado Manufacturers have increased their Supervisor/Management skills by enrolling in the NoCO Manufacturing/Front Range Community […]

Lynn Vosler, director of workforce development at Front Range Community College, has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Economic Development Council of Colorado. The award is given to the person “who has demonstrated a multi-year commitment to the vitality, growth, and sustainability of the Colorado economy.” Vosler was recognized for her extensive sector […]

Larimer County Commissioners have renewed their support of small business and entrepreneurship with a $20,000 grant to the Larimer Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The Larimer SBDC provided business assistance to over 1,300 clients in the past 12 months. This assistance consists of one-on-one free confidential consulting, a wide range of business workshops and classes, […]

The North Metro Denver Small Business Development Center has partnered with the Adams County Board of Commissioners, Adams County Economic Development (ACED), and Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) to create the Adams County Microloan Fund with $1 million in starting capital. The fund gives small businesses in Adams County access to capital when they have difficulty […]

The NoCo Manufacturing Partnership has elected manufacturers, educators, and city officials to its board of directors. Members are: Paul Harter, Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Darren Pape, Wolf Robotics Dave Carlson, Moyer Machine Brooke Gunn, Scion Aviation Phil Montera, New Belgium Brewing Terry Precht, Vergent Products Tony Wampler, Springs Fabrication Inc. SeonAh Kendall, City of Fort Collins […]

According to the Colorado Health Foundation, health-care and wellness jobs in Colorado grew by more than 22 percent during the past five years, driving the state’s economy even as other industries were mired in recession. The Northern Colorado Health Sector Partnership is celebrating this success and more. The group of more than 30 northern Colorado […]