“At Watertower Place we are building for the future. ”
Watertower Place is a destination for innovation and entrepreneurship and bridges the gap between new ideas and real-world impact. Located in the heart of the historic Grove neighborhood, this iconic five-story former meat packing plant encompasses 250,000-square-feet and features an innovation hub and maker space for prototyping ideas as well as a full spectrum of resources for entrepreneurs to build and grow their business ventures and not-for-profit organizations. Watertower Place is free and open to the public and serves as a nexus for collaborations from science and engineering, business and law, art and design, by innovators from around the region.
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The World of Hi Tech
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 the ever growing cyber security sector. We foster technological innovation and align our platforms with both private and public sector thought leaders in the field.
Food Entrepreneurship
Pueblo is recognized nationally for its sustainable food value chain which continues to grow and develop in meaningful and sustainable ways. In Spring 2019, the City and County of Pueblo and the Office of Colorado Senator Bennet formed a development committee to discuss the issues surrounding Pueblo's complex food systems and networks. The result of their concerted efforts was the establishment of the Pueblo Food Project.
In October 2019, Watertower Place hosted the 1st Annual Food & Ag Summit which was attended by over 200 guests from around the USA. At Watertower Place we understand the issues involving food accessibility and as the former home of the world's largest meat packing and cold storage facility, food and nutrition are in our DNA and we are always looking for innovative solutions.
Media Center
The content creation industry is now a $200+ billion global marketplace with leaders like Disney and Netflix forging new pathways of discovery. At Watertower Place we realize that no matter how large or small the project, authentic and genuine storytelling is necessary to reach targeted audiences and to develop strong brand loyalty.
Watertower Place is committed to being the leader in the reinvention of media in Pueblo, which according to any expert in the field is a necessity for survival and sustainability. By changing our local and regional public media landscape through the creation of a new media center located at Watertower Place, targeted media collaboration, content creation, original programming and community involvement will flourish. The greater regional community will be the beneficiary of this new heightened critical mass in media which will help individuals and enterprises move forward, stay relevant and be competitive. Our unique partnerships with universities, colleges, technical schools, and private sector media professionals will elevate our position as a leader in this amazing new era of integrated media.
Nonprofit Alley
Watertower Place is creating 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 in such environments.
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.