Economic Vitality

Economically Vital

City Manager's Office

FY2023 Budget

Program Budget Overview

Overview of Program & Intended Outcomes:

The economic vitality program reflects the city’s commitment to building a diverse and sustainable economy that is accessible and beneficial to all residents and businesses. The program manager develops and implements strategies through public-private collaboration to support a healthy and resilient economy while preserving the community’s character and quality of life by:

Advancing financial security, economic opportunity and social mobility for all;

Cultivating an environment for creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship;

Fostering a collaborative, supportive and resource-rich business climate;

Promoting a well-educated, skilled and diverse workforce; and

Retaining, attracting and sustaining a diverse mix of businesses, entrepreneurs and jobs that support the needs of all community members.


2023 Activities:

  • In collaboration with community partners, continue to develop and implement programs to facilitate economic recovery and enhance equity and economic resilience, particularly for industries and economic sectors most impacted by the pandemic.
  • Update the city’s Economic Sustainability Strategy to reflect current and emerging trends, challenges and opportunities and align with the Sustainability, Equity and Resilience Framework, Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan and other city strategies and plans.
  • Enhance programs to facilitate business retention and expansion, strengthen public and private partnerships, and increase support for innovation, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity