LINCOLN COUNTY ~ Lincoln County, Colorado - In a move to support economic growth and create new housing opportunities for rural Coloradans, Governor Jared Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that BHV Adventures, LLC has become the first business in Lincoln County to join the Rural Jump-Start program.

BHV Adventures is a manufacturer specializing in affordable and luxury tiny homes on wheels. The company designs, creates, and sells these homes in both bumper pull and fifth wheel options. With plans to start operations in a factory space in Arriba, Colorado, BHV Adventures will also collaborate with other local businesses in Lincoln County such as Arriba Cueball Trailer MFG, High Plains Bank, and Big Ben's RV Park - which is owned and operated by BHV Adventures' owner.

Governor Polis expressed his excitement about BHV Adventures joining the Rural Jump-Start program, stating that "Colorado is the best place to live, work and run a business." He believes that by supporting businesses like BHV Adventures across the state, it will help drive the economy and provide new housing options for rural residents.

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BHV Adventures' Founder and Managing Member Ben VanderWerf shared his enthusiasm for being approved as Lincoln County's first recipient of the Rural Jump-Start program. He stated that their goal is to provide affordable models for those seeking an adventurous or family-oriented lifestyle without the financial burden of owning a large house. VanderWerf also emphasized their commitment to supporting customers by providing them with a safe and sustainable community environment.

The Rural Jump-Start program aims to encourage economic development and job creation in economically distressed rural counties of Colorado. As part of this program, BHV Adventures will receive $15,000 in grant funding to support their launch operations. Additionally, eligible employees will receive a state personal income tax exemption.

Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of OEDIT, highlighted the program's success in supporting local communities and creating jobs across the state. She expressed her excitement about BHV Adventures coming to eastern Colorado and believes that this announcement showcases the state's commitment to innovation and diversifying its economy.

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Troy McCue, Executive Director of Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC), also shared his enthusiasm for BHV Adventures joining the Rural Jump-Start program. He believes that their presence will bring housing solutions to the high plains of Colorado and bring benefits such as increased tax base, new jobs, and support industries to the community.

To learn more about the Rural Jump-Start program, interested parties can contact Quina Weber-Shirk at quina.webershirk@state.co.us.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works towards empowering all individuals to thrive in Colorado's economy. With a focus on fostering a thriving business environment through funding, financial programs, training, consulting, and informational resources across industries and regions, OEDIT promotes economic growth and long-term job creation. Their goal is to make Colorado accessible to everyone by protecting what makes it a great place to live, work, start a business, raise a family, visit and retire. To learn more about OEDIT's initiatives and programs, visit their website.

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