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A building exterior with three signs in front. The signs read "Region 10," "The Business Cultivator," and "Valley Food Partnership" along with "Conexion." The building has a beige exterior with a white roof and several windows.
Two people are standing indoors near a door. One individual is wearing glasses and a white top with yellow pants, looking towards the other person, who is wearing a dark cardigan over a patterned dress. A banner for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is displayed in the background.
A commercial kitchen with stainless steel appliances is shown. It includes large industrial stoves, metal countertops, and various hanging utensils. The space is clean and organized, with cookware and pots visible.
Two bags of Pizzica brand whole wheat pasta sit on a stainless steel counter in a kitchen. The bags have labels indicating "Adelaide whole wheat" and "Ballerina whole wheat" varieties. Kitchen equipment is visible in the background.
A black and white photograph of the Montrose Potato Growers Association building. The structure features a prominent sign advertising apples, potatoes, beans, onions, and seeds. It has a vintage, rustic appearance with a clear sky background.
Wooden barrels stacked in a storage area, labeled "Storm King" by Victory Brewing Company. A large wooden vat is partially visible on the left.
Owner of Storm King Distilling, wearing a baseball hat and glasses, as he guides a tour.
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Posted On: October 14th 2026, 10:07 pm
Sitting at 5,794 feet, Montrose, Colorado is a vibrant Western Slope destination where visitors and entrepreneurs come to live, work, and play under the motto "Stay here. Play everywhere." 🏔️✨

Beyond its world-class outdoor lifestyle, local business leaders and creators are driving downtown revitalization and regional economic momentum:
•Regional Business Cultivator: Managed by Region 10 League for Economic Assistance and Planning, Inc., this incubator provides a commissary kitchen, coworking space, and mentorship to help local culinary entrepreneurs launch and scale, including the Italian Food Emporium, an artisanal pasta maker supported by OEDIT’s Rural Jump-Start Program.
•Storm King Distilling Co.: Breathing new life into downtown, this family-owned craft distillery transformed the historic 1908 Montrose Potato Growers building into a thriving community gathering spot. Backed by a State Historical Fund grant through @historycolorado, they craft award-winning spirits.

When local visionaries leverage state and regional partner resources through OEDIT and programs like Rural Jump-Start, they gain the extra backing to innovate, scale, and thrive.
Link in bio to explore state tools and business resources across Colorado📍

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