Economic Development
Economic Development Updates
Town of Erie Economic Development Update November 10, 2009 - Aviation Development Zone
Town of Erie Economic Development Update July 14, 2009 - Marketing Plan Survey
Town of Erie Economic Development Release June, 30, 2009 - Marketing Plan Open House
Town of Erie Economic Development Release June, 25, 2009 - Airport Study Open House
Town of Erie Economic Development Release May 29, 2009
| Erie Quick Facts | |
| Population - 2010 |
18,150 |
| Median Age |
32.5 |
| Median Household Income |
$87,284 |
| Planning Area Square Miles |
48 |
| Incorporated Square Miles |
18 |
| Acres of Parks & Open Space |
346 |
| Operating Budget - 2010 |
$31,567,500 |
| Population Estimate - 2015 |
25,650 |
| Households |
6,485 |
| School Districts |
Boulder Valley/St. Vrain Valley |
| Town/County/State Sales Tax |
Varies by Location |
| Town of Erie Property Tax Mill Levies for 2010 |
17.198 |
| Top Private Employer |
Safeway (180) |
| Top Public Employer |
Town of Erie (135) |
| Services: | |
| Police, Water, Sewer, Street, Storm Drainage, | |
| Airport, Parks, Recreation, Open Space | |
Commercial Activity
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Town of Erie
The Town of Erie has created an Economic Development and business assistance function to assist local companies with business development issues and serve as the point of contact for questions regarding business resources including: Existing Retail, Employment, Infrastructure, Fees, Permitting, Special Event Sponsorship & Marketing Opportunities, Community Investment, Incentives, Planning & Zoning, Codes, and Licensing.
Contact:
Fred Diehl, Assistant to the Town Administrator
fdiehl@erieco.gov or 303-926-2764.
Erie Chamber of Commerce
The Erie Chamber of Commerce exists as a membership organization that works in a business advocacy role on behalf of its members. Its mission is to support, promote and grow the future Erie business community through leadership, community service, professional development and networking.
Contact:
Elle Cabbage, Executive Director
info@eriechamber.org or 303-828-3440
Erie Economic Development Council
The Erie Economic Development Council (EEDC) is a private organization founded for the purpose of developing business in Erie and surrounding area. The EEDC maintains a Board of Directors that includes representation from the Chamber, the Town of Erie Board of Trustees, Town Staff, and members of the public at large.
Contact:
Jody Jaschke
jody@erieedc.org or (720) 259-1375
Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and the
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC), an affiliate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, is a regional economic development entity in which economic development organizations in the seven-county Metro Denver and two-county Northern Colorado region have joined together to work to create a competitive environment that attracts companies and jobs. The Town of Erie, serving as a Gold Member of the Metro Denver EDC and Chamber, holds a seat on various boards and committees including the Metro Denver EDC Board of Governors, Metro Denver Aviation Coalition, and Colorado Energy Coalition.
Upstate Colorado Economic Development
Upstate Colorado Economic Development is a public/private non-profit economic development corporation providing services to Weld County businesses, governments and educational institutions. The Town of Erie has partnered with Upstate to leverage opportunities for regional and local marketing of Erie for business retention and attraction. Contact Upstate for information related to labor training, financial assistance - including the Weld/Larimer Revolving Loan Fund, business planning, and government advocacy.
