Economic Development

The Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division is dedicated to both the businesses and citizens of Wheat Ridge by providing you with a phenomenal array of resources right here in your own community.

Wheat Ridge has an excellent business community with a convenient location and easy access to major thoroughfares. Give your business what it deserves, a business friendly community neighboring both Downtown Denver and the I-70 Corridor.

Enjoy the outstanding quality of life with miles of open space, trails, and parks all nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The resources the Economic Development Division has access to will help your business grow and thrive. We are the business partners you need!

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2019 Business Appreciation Awards

The City of Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge Business Association (WRBA), and the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding businesses in the community announced at the 16^th Annual Business Appreciation Awards Breakfast. Local leaders and members of the business community joined Wheat Ridge Mayor Bud Starker to honor the achievements of Wheat Ridge businesses. News Release

The 2019 award recipients are:

Business of the Year – Bardo Coffee House
Reinvestment Award – All Sacred and Ritual Craft; Ziggi’s Coffee
Cultural Commission Award – Craft Box
City Council Partnership Award – Joyce Manwaring, former Director of Parks & Rec; The Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Committee
Mayor’s Partnership Award – Dan Brennan, former Chief of Wheat Ridge Police
WRBA Rising Star Award – Ashley Holland, Localworks
WRBA Member of the Year – Cheryl Blum Garcia, Legal Shield
Wheat Ridge Chamber Business of the Year – Grabbies Media
Wheat Ridge Chamber Non-Profit – Family Tree