Working brilliantly together.
Our Vision.
As Southwest Colorado’s hub of academic excellence, Fort Lewis College is positioned to help lead the region into the next era of economic development and social/scientific progress. Guided by a dedicated Board of Trustees and strategic plan focused on community responsiveness, Fort Lewis College is bolstered by a core group of deans and faculty who not only realize the economic potential for the Four Corners but also have the expertise to address regional issues and take the next steps toward sustainable growth.
In order to stimulate economic development throughout our region, these talented forces are proud to present FLC’s latest endeavor: the Center for Innovation, a centralized location for business development, entrepreneurship, pre-incubation, incubation, and business acceleration.
As the Four Corners’ stronghold of academic excellence, Fort Lewis College blends small class sizes, an engaged faculty, and unparalleled research opportunities to help students earn college degrees and ultimately chase dreams. Guided by real-world experiences, our students develop critical thinking and communication skills and cross-cultural knowledge through multidisciplinary subjects that build on Fort Lewis College’s unique location and resources, with signature programs focused on environmental studies, education, the health sciences, creative arts, and business administration. Fort Lewis College is a large part of why the Durango and Four Corners community thrives economically, which is why they felt they were the perfect group to start the Center for Innovation initiative.
Our Mission.
The Center for Innovation mission is to drive economic development in Southwest Colorado and the Four Corners region by creating a hub for innovation. The Center for Innovation and its partners give entrepreneurs, business owners, and students expert consulting to help them with business development, incubation, and business acceleration to provide more sustainable jobs in our regions.
Our Impact.
Nurturing connections between our partners and clients is at the core of the Center for Innovation’s mission, paving the way for exponential growth through outlets spanning from budding internships to lifelong business partnerships. With the region seeking a solid source of workforce development and economic creativity the time could not be better for the Center for Innovation to take root.