[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 76 (Monday, June 3, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E767-E768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   BUSINESS INCUBATOR CENTER TRIBUTE

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                          HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 3, 2013

  Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Business 
Incubator Center of Grand Junction, Colorado. Founded in 1987, the 
Business Incubator Center is a private non-profit organization with the 
sole mission of fostering economic growth and entrepreneurial spirit in 
Western Colorado. Earlier this year, the Business Incubator Center was 
named ``Incubator of the Year'' by the National Business Incubation 
Association for the second time in its 25 year history.
   Working with both start-up and established businesses in the Grand 
Junction area, the Business Incubator Center has played a significant 
role in building and maintaining thousands of businesses. Over the past 
25 years, the Business Incubator Center has helped launch more than 575 
businesses in the community, which have gone on to generate more than 
$156 million in revenue, and create more than 10,000 jobs. The impact 
the Business Incubator Center has had on the community is immeasurable.
   In both 1996 and 2013, BIC was chosen by the National Business 
Incubation Association as America's top incubator, well deserved honors 
for this vital organization that has led to the creation of so many 
jobs. The success of the Business Incubator Center's model has sparked 
innovation and fostered prosperity for thousands of Coloradans. Mr. 
Speaker, it is an honor to recognize The Business Incubator Center of 
Grand Junction, Colorado for its commitment to the economic development 
of Western Colorado.

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