The Business Incubator Center was founded in the aftermath of one of Western Colorado’s defining economic shocks: Black Sunday, May 1982, when the oil shale collapse hit our communities hard. In response, local leaders made a decision that still guides us today: no region should depend on a single industry. Strong economies adapt. BIC was born in scarcity, but our impact is one of abundance. For 40 years we’ve helped spark thousands of businesses through innovation, resources, and growth. We’re proud of where we began and committed to what comes next.
