Business Advancement Program

Meet the 2026 Business Advancement Program Grant Winners!

The Town of Eagle is excited to announce the recipients of its inaugural Business Advancement Program (BAP), a $120,000 grant initiative supporting local businesses and strengthening Eagle’s commercial areas through expansion, new offerings, and strategic reinvestment.

Each award is matched by a one-to-one contribution from the grantee, multiplying the impact across our community.

“This program is really about momentum,” said Nikki Davis, Economic Development & Housing Specialist. “We’re seeing businesses take the next step by expanding, innovating, and reinvesting in ways that will have a lasting impact on Eagle.”

The program awarded funding to 20 businesses, supporting a wide range of improvements. In addition to project funding, a portion of the program includes housing stipends for local employees. This helps a number of businesses recruit and retain the staff who keep Eagle running.

“These projects are tangible, visible, and community-driven,” Davis added. “They’ll enhance how residents and visitors experience Eagle. Whether that’s grabbing coffee, enjoying wellness services, shopping local, or simply exploring what’s new downtown.” Projects are expected to roll out throughout 2026, with many improvements becoming visible this summer and fall.

As recommended by the Economic Vitality Committee and approved by Town Council, we are proud to lend a hand to the following Eagle businesses:

1. The Back Bowl and Bowlmor Cafe & Sports Lounge: $2,500 to refresh and upgrade outdoor patio seating.
2. Beyond Golf: $5,000 for facility improvements required to add two more Golfzon simulators.
3. Blizzard Boba: $2,500 to support the purchase of new equipment for an expanded menu.
4. Canela Coffee and Pastry Shop: $5,500 to replace and upgrade to commercial-grade kitchen flooring and purchase new cooking equipment.
5. Capitol Theater: $15,000 to remodel the street-facing box office window to accommodate soft serve ice cream sales and purchase related equipment.
6. Color Coffee Roasters: $3,500 to support an update of the outdoor patio, just in time for their 10-year anniversary! 
7. Copy Plus: $2,500 for computer equipment upgrades that will improve efficiency and output.
8. Flower Hound: $20,000 to support the purchase and custom retrofit of a new delivery van; $2,500 in rental housing assistance for staff living in Eagle. 
9. FOODsmith Prep: $3,000 to beautify the exterior patio and enhance placemaking on Broadway.
10. Inner Light Juice: $6,000 to support the purchase of new equipment for an expanded menu; $2,500 rental housing assistance for staff living in Eagle.
11. Katchbox: $5,000 to support operations expansion and brand awareness, including a custom-wrapped delivery vehicle and/or new business signage.
12. Lilith Moon Exchange: $2,500 for new business start-up capital; $2,500 rental housing assistance for staff living in Eagle.
13. MotoSource Colorado: $12,000 to support expanding from a service-only powersports repair shop into a licensed dealership; $2,500 rental housing assistance for staff living in Eagle.
14. Mountain Market & Supply: $2,500 to support the purchase of new equipment for expanded offerings. 
15. Mountain Tots Preschool: $2,500 rental housing assistance for staff living in Eagle.
16. Old Growth Tree Services: $2,500 rental housing assistance for staff living in Eagle. 
17. Vail Valley Wellness: $2,500 rental housing assistance for staff living in Eagle. 
18. Wiggle Worm Gardens: $5,000 to purchase and install a new greenhouse for expanded offerings.
19. Yeti's Grind: $10,000 to support a full interior remodel including the purchase of upgraded equipment and seating. 

We wish to thank all of the businesses who applied and shared their ideas, commitment, and vision for Eagle’s future. The level of interest and quality of proposals made this a highly competitive process and reflects the strength and innovation of our business community.