Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development

What Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development does

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development is a department within Larimer County Government, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado established in 1861 and headquartered at 200 W. Oak Street, Fort Collins. The entity delivers the full range of mandated county services to approximately 370,771 residents across 2,640 square miles in north central Colorado, including property tax administration, vital records, elections, vehicle licensing, public health, emergency management, human services and public benefits (SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance, LEAP), roads and transportation, parks and natural resources (15 parks, 30,000+ acres), solid waste, and GIS/mapping. Economic and Workforce Development specifically provides business support, enterprise zone administration, site selection assistance, workforce training coordination, and youth employment through the CareerRise program for ages 14-21, with Mark Johnston serving as Director.

The organization operates on a tax-funded public-service model with nominal user fees (e.g., $25 per initial birth/death certificate effective January 1, 2026, permit fees, facility rentals). Its underlying technology stack is standard government infrastructure — a Drupal-based larimer.gov portal, GIS mapping, online permit and benefit application systems (including Colorado PEAK integration), an emergency notification system (LETA 911/nocoalert.org), and partner referral tools such as MyFriendBen. No proprietary AI/ML or differentiated technology products are evidenced. Go-to-market is non-commercial: services are delivered directly through physical offices in Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, and Johnstown, the county website, community events and workshops, partner agency referrals, and statewide benefit portals.

Strategically, the county is operating under its adopted 2024-2028 Strategic Plan centered on four goals (Engaged and Resilient Community, Quality of Life, Natural & Built Environment, County Operations). It maintains core partnerships with Colorado State University Extension, Homeward Alliance (homelessness), Northern Colorado municipalities, Colorado Counties Inc., and Goodwill Colorado (LEAP administration). Total employment is reported at 1,001-5,000 across the consolidated county government, and the entity is governed by ten elected officials led by the Board of County Commissioners.

Name

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development

Legal name

Larimer County Government

Website

https://larimer.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1861

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development is a Colorado county government department delivering mandated public services — economic development, workforce training, public benefits, public health, emergency management, and tax administration — to approximately 370,771 residents across 2,640 square miles in north central Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Economic and Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Administration of Human Resource Programs (9231), Administration of Human Resource Programs (923)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workforce Benefits Administration (Enrollment & Deductions) (BPACAIAF)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Workforce development programs
• Public benefits administration
• Government licensing permits
• Enterprise zone incentives

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Collins

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) is a department of Larimer County Government that delivers economic and workforce development services to county businesses and residents, including business support, enterprise zone incentives, workforce training coordination, youth employment programs (CareerRise ages 14-21), and career counseling. It also connects residents to public benefits and broader county services through physical offices in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, and via the larimer.gov online portal.

Product overview

Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development is a government organization providing comprehensive county services through its website portal. The organization offers a unified platform of government programs and services including economic and workforce development, public benefits, health services, road and transportation infrastructure, parks and natural resources, emergency management, solid waste services, and property/tax administration. These services are delivered through interconnected departments and offices serving the county's 370,771 residents across 2,640 square miles in northern Colorado.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Economic & Workforce Development Services
• Public Benefits Services
• CareerRise Youth Employment Program
• Enterprise Zone Incentive Program
• Licenses, Permits & Recording Services
• Birth and Death Certificate Issuance

Quantifiable outcome

• CareerRise program provides summer job search drop-ins for youth ages 14-21

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colorado State University (Extension)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Colorado State University and Larimer County for Extension services including 4-H programs, agricultural education, natural resources programs, and community development. The Extension office offers practical, research-based information to county residents.
• Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI)minorOthersCounty pays membership dues to CCI which advocates for Colorado counties on legislative issues affecting county governments.
• Northern Colorado MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with municipalities including Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, Timnath, Wellington, Berthoud, Johnstown, and Windsor on regional transportation, housing, and economic development initiatives.
• Homeward AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in completion of Homeward Alliance Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness, supporting housing stability objectives.
• Goodwill Colorado (LEAP Administration)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGoodwill administers the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) through partnership with State of Colorado Department of Human Services, providing home heating assistance to qualifying households.
• Community Organizations and Partner AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman Services Community Navigators located at partner agencies throughout the county to assist residents with benefit applications and connect to community resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Weld County Government: Neighboring Colorado county government providing similar economic development, workforce, and human services functions in the Northern Colorado region. Directly comparable as a peer county government with overlapping workforce-shed.
• Boulder County Government: Colorado county government with comparable economic development, workforce, and human services programs serving Boulder County residents. Similar governance structure and service portfolio.
• Adams County Government: Colorado county government operating similar economic development, human services, and workforce programs along the Front Range. Comparable in scale and service portfolio to Larimer County.
• El Paso County Economic Development Department: Another large Colorado county government with economic development, workforce, and human services functions. Comparable in scale (large population county) and Front Range context.

Broad incumbents

• Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT): State-level economic development agency that Larimer County EWD coordinates with for Enterprise Zone administration and statewide workforce systems. Provides overarching framework within which county-level EWD operates.
• Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO): Larger urban counterpart performing similar economic development, workforce, and small business support functions at municipal level. Comparable service mix but operating in a denser urban market.
• Colorado Workforce Development Council: Statewide policy and coordination body for workforce development in Colorado. Comparable as the umbrella governance entity for the workforce programs Larimer EWD delivers locally.

Direct peers

• Northern Colorado Workforce Development Board (Larimer, Weld, Boulder Counties): Regional Workforce Development Board serving the same geography as Larimer County EWD's workforce programs. Directly comparable as the formal WIOA-aligned workforce governance entity.
• Workforce Boulder County: County-level workforce development office offering nearly identical job seeker, employer, and training services. Direct peer for the workforce development portion of Larimer EWD's mandate.

Emerging players

• Goodwill Industries of Colorado: Implementation partner already administering LEAP for Larimer County. Operates workforce and benefit-related programs that overlap with portions of EWD's service portfolio, particularly for low-income residents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LarimerCounty
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LarimerCounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/LarimerHealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/larimer-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/larimercounty

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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