Northwest
Colorado
Three counties steeped in rich history. One unified region focused on tomorrow. Communities coming together to claim a new future and to open exciting and timely new opportunities. Welcome to Northwest Colorado, where vistas are unlimited and so are the opportunities. The magnificent natural beauty is matched by a western heritage of hard work combined with world-class skills. Find your opportunity now.
Northwest Colorado
Moffat County
Target Business Sectors
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Renewable Energy
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Advanced Manufacturing
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Value-added Agriculture/Food Processing
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Outdoor Recreation and Cultural Heritage Tourism
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Health Care
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Business Services and Tech
Regional Data
Regional Data
Regional Population
Highly Skilled Workforce
Residents have high school diploma or higher degree
Degree and certificate programs, Two Colleges, Three Campuses
2022 visitor spending in the region
Acres of Industrial/Commercial Land
Community Profiles - Moffat County
Moffat County is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The County’s strategic location, wide open spaces, abundant natural resources, skilled workforce, multi-modal transportation infrastructure, and a community college make it an ideal location.
Our Community
Community Profiles - Rio Blanco County
Play Hard. Work Harder. Small-town work ethics rooted in an agricultural heritage means your company will find a loyal industrially skilled workforce in a strategically located, energy-rich location with a community college offering workforce training.
Our Community
Community Profiles - Routt County
Routt County is where the majestic beauty of the Rocky Mountains meets the authentic charm of Colorado's Western heritage. From the bustling streets of Steamboat Springs to the close-knit Towns of Hayden, Oak Creek, and Yampa, Routt County offers one of the most educated workforce in the country, drawn here by unparalleled amenities and natural beauty.
Our Community
Rangely Industrial Park
Featured Properties
Community:
Rangely, CO
Acreage:
175 Acres
Logistics:
70 miles to Interstate 70
Featured Property
Rangely Industrial Park
Community:
Rangely, CO
Acreage:
175 Acres
Logistics:
70 miles to Interstate 70
Trapper Industrial Park
Featured Properties
Community:
Craig, CO
Acreage:
11,200 Acres
Logistics:
Union Pacific rail spur less than one mile from the facility
Featured Property
Trapper Industrial Park
Community:
Craig, CO
Acreage:
11,200 Acres
Logistics:
Union Pacific rail spur less than one mile from the facility
Yampa Valley Regional Airport Aviation Business Park
Featured Properties
2.5 miles from a rail spur at the Xcel Energy Station
37 acres of greenfield sites with utilities and access to taxiways and taxilanes.
Featured Property
Yampa Valley Regional Airport Aviation Business Park
2.5 miles from a rail spur at the Xcel Energy Station
37 acres of greenfield sites with utilities and access to taxiways and taxilanes.
Northwest Colorado Business Park
Featured Properties
Community:
Hayden, CO
Acreage:
117.1 acres, 2-5 acre lots
Logistics:
Union-Pacific Rail Spur, 2 Miles
Featured Property
Northwest Colorado Business Park
Community:
Hayden, CO
Acreage:
117.1 acres, 2-5 acre lots
Logistics:
Union-Pacific Rail Spur, 2 Miles
Workforce Training
A robust talent pipeline assures a highly skilled workforce for every sector. Colorado Northwestern Community College and Colorado Mountain College offer customized workforce training for employers at no cost, funded by Colorado’s Skills Advance.
In the near future, 2,800 skilled workers will be exiting the coal sector and available to work for your company.
Workforce Training
A robust talent pipeline assures a highly skilled workforce for every sector. Colorado Northwestern Community College and Colorado Mountain College offer customized workforce training for employers at no cost, funded by Colorado’s Skills Advance.
In the near future, 2,800 skilled workers will be exiting the coal sector and available to work for your company.
Current News
NWCDC Annual Meeting Showcases Important Economic Development Initiatives
(Craig, Colorado) Northwest Colorado Development Council (NWCDC) will host its first Annual Meeting on September 3, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Pavilion Building in the Moffat County Fairgrounds, 750 E. ...
READ MORERCEDP, NWCDC and Local Businesswoman Selected for Inaugural Economic Recovery Corps Fellowship
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) officially announced the launch of Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellowship, a new, collaborative initiative designed to support long-term economic recovery from the COVID-19...
READ MORERegional Agricultural Feasibility Supports Livestock Producers & Meat Processors
The Community Agriculture Alliance (CAA), Colorado State University (CSU), Northwest Colorado Development Council (NWCDC), and Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) are developing a regional agricultural infrastructure feasibility study for...
READ MORENWCDC Leadership Selected for Two National BRECC Coal Communities Initiatives
Through a nationally competitive application process, Northwest Colorado Development Council (NWCDC) leaders have been selected to participate in two National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Building Resilient Economies in...
READ MORESolicitation for Second Round of Employer-based Child Care Facility Grants Begins
As part of its mission, the Northwest Colorado Development Council, NWCDC, shares information about child care resources and funding that will improve access to affordable child care in our...
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