With a ceremonial cutting of red tape at last week’s State of the County address, Douglas County economic development officials underscored a goal of offering the fastest business permitting timelines not only in Colorado, but throughout the nation.
Douglas County Economic Development Corporation CEO Ellie Reynolds joined county commissioners last Thursday to cut the red tape, symbolizing a new effort to streamline business approvals and attract new businesses.
To do so, the Douglas County EDC is creating a “Red Tape Reduction Commission.” The commission is designed to simplify and accelerate the approval process for businesses and development…