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Building for the Future • Key Areas of Focus

The World of Hi Tech, Cyber-security & Privacy

A tech startup is a company whose purpose is to bring technology products or services to market. These companies deliver new technology products or services or deliver existing technology products or services in new ways. At Watertower Place we have extensive resources and partnerships from the traditional industrial sector to cyber security. We foster technological innovation and align our platforms with both private and public sector thought leaders in the field.

Food Entrepreneurship

Small cottage industries, food trucks, and caterers all have a need for low-cost kitchen space. This has led to the development of shared commercial kitchens that can be rented for hourly or daily rates. But finding a place to make specialty food products is only the first step. Entrepreneurs who want to make a profit have to successfully package, market, and sell their products, too. That's where food incubators come in. At Watertower Place we understand the issues surrounding food accessibility and want to make a difference in our community. Whether you want to open a restaurant or create a special line of desserts, we have the capacity to empower food entrepreneurs to achieve their goals.

Small Batch Manufacturing

Whether you’re a ‘maker’ who wants to start producing on a bigger scale, or an emerging designer trying to find a production partner within close proximity and low minimum order requirements, or a small business looking to work with lower units, small batch manufacturing in the United States is a viable option. Pueblo has a rich history of manufacturing and at Watertower Place we have established working relationships with key regional thought leaders who serve our entrepreneurial community by investing time, resources, and professional expertise to emerging makers and designers.

Media Center & Communications • The Launching Pad

Content creation is now a $200+ billion global industry with leaders like Disney and Netflix. At Watertower Place we realize that no matter how large or small the enterprise, authentic and genuine storytelling is necessary to reach targeted audiences and to develop brand loyalty. Our Media Center features green screen technologies for film production, podcasting studios, photography labs and a complete resource library and team of professionals to help tell your story. The Media Center is pleased to have Positive Content and the Pueblo Regional Film Commission as initial core tenants and communication partners.

Nonprofit Alley

Watertower Place is opening a unique co-working space called the Nonprofit Alley. We know that seemingly disparate organizations—an arts group and a entrepreneurial start-up group, for example—collaborate on projects in our building right now. When you’re working just feet away from a variety of people trying to make an impact, collaboration is bound to happen. Many of our members realize that they are ‘better together' and the ability to have inter-organizational interactions within your own office is incredibly advantageous. In our various work spaces advocacy evolves organically and networks are strengthened and expanded. Co-working is an essential and growing trend throughout the world and we find that members are happier and more productive.