Commerce City
Brian Phetteplace is an accomplished economic development professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of Economic Development for Commerce City since April 2021, Brian has played a key role in business attraction and small business development programs. Prior to this, Brian was the Director of Economic Development at Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District, where responsibilities included overseeing operations, research efforts, and business outreach. Additionally, Brian held various positions at the Downtown Denver Partnership, focusing on economic development campaigns, and managed Section 8 properties at the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. Educational credentials include an MBA in International Business from Regis University and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
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Commerce City
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Welcome to Commerce City, where we mean business. The city is committed to building a "Quality Community for Lifetime" for all residents through economic opportunities, amenities, and services. As one of the fastest growing cities in Colorado, Commerce City is contributing to the nation's third-strongest metro-area economy in a meaningful way. CITY AT A GLANCE • The city more than doubled its population in the last decade, with more than 50,000 residents • Commerce City encompasses 41 square miles of land • Council-manager form of government • Median age of residents is 34.5 • Diverse population, with 47 percent of Hispanic descent • Average median income $65,944 • Borders Denver International Airport – the 10th busiest airport in the world • Adjacent to two new commuter rail lines connecting metro area • Direct access to seven major transportation corridors and two railroads • Playful City USA • 20-year Tree City USA award recipient