News of the Future

Colorado is an excellent place to live!  And many know this.  

DIA / Light Rail / Federal Center Redevelopment / (National Labs) NREL, National Earthquake Center, National Bureau of Standards, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Federal Center: USGS, National Ice Core Lab,

Employers: Lochheed-Martin, Kaiser Permanente,

Educational FAcilities: UC Boulder, Colorado School of Mines, UCD, Metropolitian College, Red Rocks Community College

Cultural Venues: Red Rocks Ampitheater,

Jobs:

Housing Markets: FHFA, PMI

With the mountains in our backyard and more than 300 days of sunshine a year, expansive thinking comes naturally in Metro Denver. Our young, highly educated workforce attracts industries as diverse as aerospace, aviation, bioscience, energy, financial services, and information technology. And business continues to flourish, given our favorable tax environment and affordable cost of living.

A core of young, highly educated workers populate Metro Denver. They come from all over the U.S. and the world, and once they discover Colorado, they seldom leave. Our combination of health, family, and career opportunities makes for a balanced life that’s nearly impossible to match.  Metro Denver has a wealth of universities, national laboratories, research institutions, community colleges, and specialized training centers. With so many available resources, our residents are well-equipped to respond to the evolving needs of today’s work environment. 

No wonder Metro Den

In Metro Denver, the public and private sector together rally behind economic development for the good of the entire region. The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC), the nation’s first truly regional economic development entity, and its predecessor organizations – the Greater Denver Corporation and the Metro Denver Network – have been working and acting regionally since the mid-1980s.

ver tops the lists of most livable and business-friendly cities

Metro Denver is a dynamic location where companies can easily attract highly skilled workers and expand their operations.

Colorado’s population topped 5 million in 2009, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The state had a 1.81 percent population growth rate between 2008 and 2009, the fourth-highest in the nation. In terms of total population gain, Colorado added 89,535 residents in 2009 from the previous year, the eighth-highest total among the states.