by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 31, 2012 | Economy, Government & Policy
Your effective local and state tax rate for living in Colorado is 9.1 percent. The national average is 9.9 percent. Colorado has the 32nd highest tax rate, up nine slots in four years. The total state and local per capita tax amount paid by Coloradoans is $4,104. This...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 30, 2012 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
As you know, the Chamber is in the middle of a major fund raising campaign. One of the initiatives being proposed is called Fort Collins Works. By way of background, by most standards Fort Collins is a wonderful place to live. There is a long list of community...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 22, 2012 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
Hats off to the Fort Collins City Council for supporting an incentive package for Avago last Tuesday evening by a vote of 7 to 0. The no-growth community was out in force to block the package, which they feared would cause population growth. A strong showing from the...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Oct 2, 2012 | Community & Quality of Life
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce opposes the local ballot measure which would allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Fort Collins, and the Chamber opposes a state ballot measure which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana in Colorado. Chamber...
by Fort Collins Chamber | Sep 25, 2012 | Business & Economy, Business-Friendly Environment, Economy, Talent
When mid- to large-sized companies are looking to expand, they contract with professionals known as site locators who help them identify communities and sites suitable to meet the companies’ needs. It’s a sophisticated and number-driven process, but...