Business Incentives and Partners

Here are links to helpful resources for doing business in Wheat Ridge.

City Based Business Incentives

Economic Development programs, contact Steve Art 303-235-2806 for more information. 

• Business Development Zone (BDZ) Program provides a share-back of Use-Tax generated by a development that meet the criteria established as public or public related improvements. 
• Enhanced Sales Tax Incentive Program (ESTIP) provides a share-back of retail sales tax generated, to local retailers or developers, as reimbursement for capital projects that meet the criteria established as public or public related improvements.

City Partnered Funding Programs

• Business Loan Program
• Wheat Ridge Business District and Grants

Business Associations & Funding Opportunities

• Applewood Business Association 
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce 
• West Metro Chamber Serving Jefferson County 
• Wheat Ridge Business Association 
• Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce

County, State & Federal Resources

•  Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Colorado Housing and Finance Authority 
• Colorado Lending Source
• Economic Development and International Trade 
• Enterprise Zone
• Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation
• Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation 
• Small Business Development Center 
• U.S. Small Business Administration

Contact Us:

Steve Art
Economic Development Manager
Email
303-235-2806