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Economic Development

Facilitating the creation of a sustainable economy in the County leads to a more stable community. This is done primarily through the retention, expansion and recruitment of primary jobs, new capital investment in the community, and visitors/tourists spending money in the County. (Primary jobs are those jobs that export products and services and import new dollars into the County. The new dollars brought in by primary jobs circulate within the County in the form of salaries and other business expenditures, which in turn support jobs in the retail, business services, personal services and other sectors. Not defined by size, both large and small employers can provide primary jobs.)

Because building a sustainable economy does not happen overnight, a long-term perspective is essential to any successful economic development effort.

The County works with businesses, as well as public and private organizations to match resources with those who can use them.

Development Partners

Region 9 Economic Development District
Region 9 works cooperatively with the private and public sectors to enhance the economic conditions in the area, and improve the region's economic prosperity.

Regional Housing Allicance 
RHA works with the local governments to create resources that will fill the gap between what families can afford and the price of houses on the market. It is a multi-jurisdictional housing authority which leverages local dollars to increase available resources for housing.

San Juan Development Association
works to promote commercial, cultural, industrial and recreational development within and in the vicinity of the Town of Silverton and San Juan County, Colorado.  We  assist the growth and development of small business in the area, with the goal to increase employment and income in the county, and thereby improve the welfare of the people.

Silverton Area Chamber of Commerce 
The SACC works to promote member business and the area as a whole.

Town of Silverton 
Located at 9,318 feet in the heart of southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountain's high country, Silverton is a year-round paradise for residents and visitors alike.

Business Climate

In the last ten years, San Juan County has assisted and recruited seven start-up and relocating businesses here. Businesses site the incredible mountain setting, a skilled and well-educated workforce, available commercial real estate, affordable rents, attainable housing, exceptional schools, innovative childcare, phenomenal air quality, internet and supply line infrastructure, minimal commuting, and freedom from the crime, gang and drug problems that plague other communities as major factors for choosing Silverton and San Juan County.

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) document, developed by Region 9, provides a detailed economic and demographic profile. The purpose of the CEDS is to create a plan for retaining and creating better paying jobs, fostering stable and more diversified economies, as well as maintaining and improving the quality of life in Southwest Colorado.

Doing Business in Silverton and San Juan County

For information and forms about doing business in Silverton, see the Forms and Information page for the Town.  It is the place to start and get answers.

Doing Business in Colorado

For information about doing business within the state of Colorado, see the Colorado Business Resource Guide. This guide is designed to answer a multitude of questions.

Area Maps

Familiarize yourself with San Juan County and Silverton.

Tax Info

All you need to know about taxes in San Juan County.