BUSINESS INCUBATOR

BUSINESS INCUBATOR

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [House] [Page H2608] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1050 BUSINESS INCUBATOR (Mr. HURD of Colorado asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. HURD of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the Business Incubator Center and its extraordinary impact on Mesa County and Colorado's western slope. For four decades, the Business Incubator Center has been a driving force behind economic growth: supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening small businesses, and creating opportunities in communities across the region. Its work reflects the very best of local innovation and leadership. The impact is clear. The Incubator has supported 33 percent of all businesses in Mesa County and has helped create more than 14,000 jobs. These are not just numbers, they are families supported, livelihoods sustained, and stronger communities. Through mentorship, resources, and a commitment to helping others succeed, the Business Incubator Center has empowered generations of businessowners to build something meaningful and lasting in western Colorado. I congratulate the Business Incubator Center on 40 years of success and in recognizing its lasting impact on the people and communities it serves. ____________________