Fort Collins is once again part of a major national business and manufacturing story.
A new article from Tamara Chuang highlights Apple’s multiyear manufacturing agreement with Broadcom, including the important role Broadcom’s Fort Collins facility is expected to play in producing chips used in wireless devices.
The announcement is significant for Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Broadcom is one of the city’s largest technology employers, with a local presence that dates back decades through Hewlett-Packard, Agilent, Avago and now Broadcom.
“Broadcom, in one shape or another, has been in Fort Collins since 1978.”
Ann Hutchison, President and CEO, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
For the Chamber, this news reinforces a larger story about Fort Collins’ economic strength. Our community is home to major employers, advanced manufacturing, research and development, workforce partnerships and a business ecosystem that supports innovation.
It is also a reminder that economic development is built over time. Long-term investment, strong employers, workforce development and a community committed to business success all play a role in creating opportunities like this.
Fort Collins’ Role in Advanced Manufacturing
This announcement highlights the long-term value of a strong business climate, regional workforce partnerships and employers that continue to invest in Fort Collins.
We are proud to see Fort Collins recognized as part of a major American manufacturing story and grateful for the businesses, partners and leaders working to keep our regional economy moving forward.