ABOUT PARKER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Our mission is to support the local economy by fostering an environment where businesses can thrive.
Here at Parker Economic Development, we’re focused on generating economic vitality for the town of Parker by assisting our current businesses with resources and the tools to help them grow and expand, helping new business owners get started, and actively recruiting the right businesses to the area.
CURRENT PROJECTS
PARKER ECONOMIC PLAYBOOK
The Town of Parker has a new Economic Development Strategy and Plan to help shape Parker’s future! The plan called Parker Economic Playbook: Moving Parker Towards a Thriving Economic Future, uses business data, projections, community survey responses and input, and economic goals to help inform what strategies Parker will use to create a thriving economy. Elements of the PEP include types of businesses Parker will pursue recruiting, types of developments that make sense for our available properties, and how Parker will combat and strategize around elements like workforce, affordability, and quality of life.
*Due to the complexity of this document, it is presented in a PDF. If you require a different file format, please contact Parker Economic Development.
Identified Goals from PEP
Create a forward-thinking strategy to guide economic development in Parker.
Promote economic resiliency, diversification, fortify Town’s revenue base, and create local job opportunities
Engage elected officials, town staff, business and civic leaders, and other community stakeholders in a participatory process to inform the plan.
Refresh the mission and structure of Parker’s economic development structures.
PARKER BUSINESS BULLETIN
Check out our bi-annual publication for local business resources, Parker Economic Development updates, local business spotlights, a new business highlight, and more.
LET’S TALK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Check out our educational series - Let’s Talk Economic Development - to learn more about the areas we focus on, why it’s important, and the work we do in Parker.
Episode 1: What is economic development?
Episode 2: Business Retention and Expansion
CONNECT
Have questions? Want to learn more about our programs or Parker? There are multiple ways to connect.
Parker Economic Development Division Office
20120 E. Mainstreet
Parker, CO 80138
M-F: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call 303.841.0353