May, 2010 -- EVANS

The City is issuing a Request for Qualifications and Proposal (RFQ/RFP) from qualified firms to develop a master wayfinding signage program that:
1. Guides travelers from the freeway to city-wide public facilities (parks, community centers, points of historical interest, etc.).
2. Guides automobile travel from both the freeway and within Evans to its array of shopping and dining destinations.
3. Establishes universal design standards for City-wide wayfinding signage that is reflective of the City's identity.
4. Is phased in to reflect the annual budget appropriations for the City of Evans.

March 2011 -- Evans, CO

2010 Census Numbers released for Evans

Evans population is now 18,537 which is up 94.8% from 2000. Over the decade, Evans was one of the fastest growing communities in the state over 10,000 people. The Greeley Tribune details the changing demographics in Evans and Greeley.

March 15, 2011 -- Evans, CO

Evans' Dairy Specialists wins CEBA Ethics in Business Award

Cows won't wait. And no one knows that better than the employees of Dairy Specialists LLC.

Dairy Specialists is just what its name implies: a company involved in dairy farming from the ground up - including determining what should go in a cow's mouth and what to do with what comes out the other end.

March 7, 2011 -- Evans, CO

EnviroTech Services, Inc. of Evans, a road maintenance and safety solutions company, has expanded its Midwest operations with the opening of a new facility in Randolph, Minn., and the purchase of Dustcoating, Inc., a regional leader in dust control and soil stabilization.

With the move, the company will have the largest road treatment industry fleet in Minnesota. It also adds more than 30,000 tons of storage space for a broad range of road treatment products and services for all seasons. That includes winter de-icing/anti-icing to summer dust control/soil stabilization.

August 18, 2010 -- WASHINGTON, D.C

Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Names Evans One of 118 “Playful City USA” Communities

To ensure children in their communities are active and healthy, 118 cities and towns across the country earned recognition as 2010 Playful City USA communities despite difficult budgetary decisions and Park and Recreation department funding at its lowest levels in decades.

KaBOOM! selected Evans for its outstanding dedication to play. The City is proud of its ability to engage the community during the development of new parks and playgrounds, which has opened the door for many new concepts from the community..

July 2010 -- WELD COUNTY

Upstate Colorado releases its 2010 Demographic Profile for Weld County.

Upstate’s Demographic Profile is chock-full of demographic information including regional economic, population and employment numbers. The report also highlights education (including regional colleges and universities), community services, utilities and taxes. This is a great resource for any business currently located in Weld County or looking to relocated here. Check it out!

June 1, 2010 -- EVANS

Evans City Council establishes the Evans Economic Development Advisory Council.

The Evans Economic Development Advisory Council was established on June 1 by formal resolution. We are looking for up to 15 people interested in economic development in Evans. You'll meet as needed, no more than monthly, to discuss issues related to economic development. Those issues could include attraction of new businesses, how to retain and grow our existing businesses, how to create a business friendly environment, infrastructure development, incentives, hot topics, new revenue, sales tax issues and much more. If you have an interest contact Sheryl Trent at (970) 475-1112 or fill out the application for the EEDAC and return it to Sheryl at strent@ci.evans.co.us. Thanks for your time and your interest.