
INVEST IN COLORADO'S GREAT NORTHWEST

LOCATION
Craig, Colorado is located in Colorado’s Great Northwest, situated between interstate I-70 and I-80 and just 150 miles north of Grand Junction, Colorado, and 45 miles west of Steamboat Springs. The City of Craig is the county seat and is located in the southeast corner of the county at the intersection of U.S. Hwy 40 and Colorado Hwy 13. Craig is the commercial and industrial center of Northwest Colorado. Craig, Colorado is situated between two major interstates with large distribution channels running at each interstate.
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Craig’s location is prime for tourism, with direct routes to multiple National Parks, and many attractions only known to Northwest, Colorado. The location of Craig also provides a unique quality of life that many rural communities lack. Industry looking to locate to Craig has the added advantage of expanding infrastructure and lower costs of land availability.
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$50,000
28,000
$175 K
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Total available labor shed
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OPPORTUNITY ZONE

Moffat County's Opportunity Zone is located in the boundary lines of the Great Divide Road, down to 1st Street, and over to Ranney Street where it continues until Great Divide Road meets Hwy 13. The Opportunity Zone includes a variety of buildings that could be used for warehousing and distribution and light manufacturing as well as smaller buildings for retail, services, and artisan manufacturing. Current Opportunity Zone Projects are underway including a "food hall" concept known as The Warehouse, which will house 3 restaurants, a bar, co-working space, and a coffee shop.
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The location of the Opportunity Zone is on the western area of the community which has just recently began to see capital improvement projects, movement in businesses, and updates to buildings.
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Key Target Industries
Small Manufacturing
Ag. Production / Manufacturing
Outdoor Recreation
Remote companies
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CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquires or to request a meeting with the economic development staff use the form below or contact us via email or phone.
Contact Us
Economic Development
City of Craig
300 W 4th Street, Craig, CO 81625
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Peter Brixius - City Manager
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Melanie Kilpatrick - Executive Assistant to the City Manager
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(970) 826-2000
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Learn more about the community, places, people, and area that surrounds the Opportunity Zone.