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Broomfield economic vitality department highlights business attraction, retail momentum and new small-business supports
Summary
Economic vitality staff described industry targets (advanced manufacturing, flex/innovation, life sciences), changes in office demand, activity at Interlochen and Flatiron Crossing, and three small-business support programs including a $100,000 restaurant assistance pilot.
Robert Smith, director of economic vitality and development, and Jeff Schrier, economic development manager, summarized economic development priorities, recent corporate relocations and programs to support small businesses and restaurants.
Smith said Broomfield has renewed developer and tenant interest but noted broader economic uncertainty related to macroeconomic conditions and interest rates. He described the department’s “economic vitality” approach — which combines attraction, retention and equitable participation across the local economy — and named target industry clusters including advanced manufacturing, aerospace/defense, quantum…
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