City of Fort Morgan Economic Development

08/07/2026

The filming of Dumb and Dumber brought excitement, vitality, and economic impact to our community in 1994. The City's economic development (City Progress) office was thrilled to be a part of it and share what led up to bringing Hollywood to Fort Morgan! Join us prior to tomorrow's matinee starting at 2:30 p.m. to hear behind-the-scenes moments.

🎬🍿 The countdown is on! Join us as we kick off the CO150 Film Festival on Saturday, August 8th with a Colorado classic... Dumb & Dumber!

Did you know many scenes from the movie were filmed right here in and around Fort Morgan? Now's your chance to experience it on the BIG SCREEN for the first time in decades!

Before the movie, we'll welcome Sandy Engle, who was with the City of Fort Morgan during filming, to share behind-the-scenes stories and firsthand memories from when Hollywood came to town. You won't want to miss the inside scoop!

🎟️ Doors open at 2:30 PM
🎥 Movie starts at 3:00 PM

Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and let's celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday with a little hometown movie magic! 🍿🎬

08/05/2026

It was a privilege to recognize Standard Glass as the City of Fort Morgan's Business of the Month recipient at last night's city council meeting. The family owned business has been a mainstay in the Fort Morgan community for more than 50 years and has provided commercial, residential, and automotive glass repair and replacement needs.
Standard Glass was purchased in 2014 by Ray Keefe from another respected local business owner, Steve Crabill. Ray felt strongly about keeping the business family owned and committed to serving the community. Originally located on Railroad Avenue, the Keefe's moved operations into a larger space located at 216 State Street after three years of operation. Son Trystan joined the business after serving in the military, and for the past three years, he has served as the store's general manger.
As the industry has evolved, the Keefe's continued to invest in newer tools, equipment, and technology while still staying committed to personalized local service. Many customers have recognized Standard Glass for its fair, competitive pricing, helpful staff, professional installation work, and use of quality material. The locally owned and operated business also supports numerous organizations that make Fort Morgan a better place and enhances its community fabric.
Congratulations, Standard Glass, for your outstanding efforts and contributions in making Fort Morgan a great place to live, work, and enjoy!

07/23/2026

The City would love to hear your feedback and vision for Fort Morgan. Visit www.fortmorganforward.com to complete a survey and provide input on shaping the community's future environment, economy, and quality of life. The survey only takes a few minutes and will greatly help shape goals, aspirations, policy, and direction as Fort Morgan moves forward!

07/16/2026

Gaining in popularity as a growth, retention, or exit strategy are employee ownership avenues. Curious to know more?

Register for the Employee Ownership 101 and Networking event on Tuesday, July 21 from 2-3 p.m. at Tennant Art Gallery, 100 College Ave., Sterling, CO 80751, sponsored by OEDIT.

Libby Lukens, Program Manager for OEDIT’s Employee Ownership Office, will present an introduction to employee ownership, including discussions on the different employee ownership models throughout Colorado and the state's incentives. She will be joined by Salvador Gonzalez, Employee Ownership Director at the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center. Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2AUmo93Eljzhp54EHxMhh8xICb8DMieNDJ9cou9McN89k-Q/viewform

07/10/2026

Congratulations to Century 21 Cornerstone on its selection as our Business of the Month! For more than a decade, Mary and Adam Walter and their team of ten Realtors and three managers have done more than help families buy and sell homes and properties. They have continued to invest and contribute in the community they love. The list of local organizations and nonprofits that have been touched through this business's generosity is almost endless. As Mary notes, "We want to emulate and occupy a cornerstone in the community, and one of the best ways to do this is to give back through support."
The full-service real estate company not only aids in the buying and selling of residential properties, but they also offer property management and landlord onboarding services as well with the management of over 300 doors. Some of Century 21 Cornerstone's sales associates also specialize in commercial , fine homes & estate, as well as farm & ranch properties and can assist with property transactions throughout Colorado.
In addition to the business's strong adherence to service commitment, the real estate operations are focused on quality. All of the ten associated licensed real estate agents at Century 21 Cornerstone are Realtors who adhere to a strict code of ethics and high standards of conduct.
Due to this operational culture of professionalism, integrity, respect, and customer service, several awards, including the Century 21 Quality Service Producer and RealTrends Verified have both honored our Business of the Month recipient for exceptional client first service and sales performance.
Thank you, Century 21 Cornerstone, for your outstanding efforts and contributions that make Fort Morgan a great place to live, work, and enjoy!

06/25/2026

Local events, such as Thursday Night Live (TNL), are the heartbeat of our community and contribute to our city's prosperity. The National Endowment for the Arts reports that community events can increase local business revenue up to 30% in addition to enhancing social cohesion and building community identity. Whether you are a Fort Morgan business, resident, or visitor, we encourage you to attend the myriad of upcoming events that are planned in our downtown: TNL, Bobstock, Break the Silence, Fall Harvest Car Show, and Third Thursday Art Walks.

06/08/2026

The City of Fort Morgan is pleased to recognize El Valle Restaurant as our June Business of the Month. Owners Gabriel and Ana Pablo entered the food scene with their San Miguel food truck, which still serves customers today in front of Autozone. Through operating it, they gained cooking skills, developed signature dishes, and acquired business operational skills and savvy. Several years later, they opened their first brick and mortar restaurant, San Miguel off Ensign Street.
When a highly visible location on Platte Avenue became available to purchase, the Pablo family decided to expand again, and El Valle restaurant became their newest venture a year and a half ago with its own unique menu of delectable dishes.
A considerable investment both in the interior as well as exterior of the building was made in turning the former garage and autobody shop into a pleasant sit-down restaurant where customers can enjoy the homemade tortillas, sopes, and gorditas that Ana prepares weekly in its kitchen. El Valle is open seven days a week, like their other food establishments, and employs 12 to 15 employees among the trio of businesses in order to serve local as well as traveling patrons.
Not only do they serve customers, but they serve the community through contributions to various fundraisers in Fort Morgan. The business is also a member of the Fort Morgan Area Chamber of Commerce.
El Valle serves as an example of the hard effort and tenacity it takes to establish and grow a small business. The lessons learned and proceeds from their small food truck operations are what funded the restaurant located at 129 West Platte Avenue sixteen years later. Congratulations!

05/27/2026

The 2026 Boost Your Business series was a master class on how to grow your customer base.

Local business leaders, non-profits, and entrepreneurs were able to connect with industry experts to learn how to capture a digital audience through engaging content and storytelling. Additionally, attendees discovered how to differentiate themselves from the competition and earn customer trust, all while maintaining brand awareness.

Thank you to everyone who attended to learn how to boost your business!

05/26/2026

David Avrin has traveled the world from Bangkok to Barcelona. Now he is traveling to Fort Morgan to share his insights to help future-proof your business or organization. Find out more by attending his free presentation on May 26, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Morgan Community College. Register at:

Unless you have more than a 50% market share, most of your prospects choose to do business with your competitors - why? Find out at Boost!

05/24/2026

Tuesday night is THE night! The sought-after global speaker and author, David Avrin, will be presenting at our final Boost Your Business professional development training starting at 5:00 p.m. at Morgan Community College. It is also the evening of our huge doorprize give-away for Boost attendees! Join us May 26 by registering at Eventbrite.com!