Living in the Gunnison Valley | Crested Butte + Gunnison

BUSINESS IN GUNNISON CRESTED BUTTE

A NEW TAKE ON MOUNTAIN LIVING

Gunnison Crested Butte is fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. Nestled among two million acres of public lands, the Gunnison Valley is well-positioned to be an outdoor industry hub. This access to the outdoors allows recreation enthusiasts to build businesses in an inspiring place and enjoy the lifestyle they desire.

Business Resources

COWORKING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

There are local resources available to businesses of all sizes in Gunnison and Crested Butte, such as the ICELab@Western. Whether you’re looking to build a small business or relocate an existing one, there are amenities to support you.

Business Resources

Living in Gunnison Crested Butte

How Gunnison County compares to other mountain communities

We’ve compiled a handful of economic development data points to show you how much it costs to live and do business in the Gunnison Valley.

Mountain Made. Community Built.

NEVER-NEVERLAND

There are over two million acres of public lands in Gunnison and Crested Butte. Many people chose to live and run their businesses here because of the recreation opportunities available on the public lands. The Never-Neverland video series tells the stories of some of these local business owners in Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado. These stories are emblematic of the community values in Crested Butte and Gunnison.

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HOME TO FOUR MOUNTAIN TOWNS

Gunnison, Crested Butte and everything in between

Come for the trails, stay for the laid-back mountain town atmosphere. Gunnison is high desert with a growing business district and rich ranching history. Crested Butte is a quirky ski town full of historic buildings. Near the resort, Mt. Crested Butte hosts a wealth of convenient alpine activities. Almont is a cozy collection of cabins and homes with easy access to the outdoors.

Gunnison

Crested Butte

Almont

Mt. Crested Butte

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VAST PUBLIC LANDS

Enjoy millions of acres of public lands, a national park and a world-class ski resort right in your backyard. Whether you’re into skiing, biking, rafting, fishing or hiking, the Gunnison Valley has incredible access to take advantage of in your time off.

HOME TO BIG DREAMERS AND DOERS

Work hard, Play hard

Learn about living and working in the Gunnison Valley.

Hiking at Hartman Rocks in Gunnison, Colorado

COMMUNITY VALUES

Many people who live here are passionate about the outdoors. The opportunity to get outside and enjoy the outdoors every day is a benefit of living here.