Metro Denver/Northern Colorado

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1 Metro Denver/Northern Colorado Rocky Mountains Metro Denver/Northern Colorado Weld County Wellington 14 Larimer County Ault Front Rang e Fort Collins Fort Collins - Loveland Municipal Airport Eaton Severance Timnath Greeley - Weld County Airport 392 Windsor Greeley 34 Loveland Evans Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Park Johnstown Longmont Municipal Airport 36 Ec o n o m i c P r o f i l e Kersey LaSalle Milliken 34 Berthoud Gilcrest Mead Platteville 119 Boulder County 287 Fort Lupton Erie Municipal Airport Lafayette Louisville 1445 Market Street Denver, CO Hudson Lochbuie Brighton Denver International Airport E470 Superior N Broomfield County Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Thornton Federal Heights Commerce City Westminster Arvada Wheat Ridge Edgewater Golden 6 70 Lakewood Morrison Denver Denver County Glendale Englewood Sheridan Littleton Evergreen C470 info@metrodenver.org Adams County Northglenn Front Range Keenesburg Frederick Dacono Erie Front Range Rocky Mountains Firestone Boulder 119 Longmont 36 Boulder Municipal Airport 25 Bennett Aurora 70 Front Range Airport 225 E470 Arapahoe County Greenwood Village Centennial Centennial Airport Jefferson County W YO M I N G NEBRASKA 285 Highlands Ranch Lone Tree Parker Castle Rock 70 C O L O R A D O KANSAS U TA H Douglas County Airports Commercial Service Reliever Airports 25 General Aviation Airports NEW MEXICO OKLAHOMA 24 N 20 13

2 The Metro Denver region, which includes the seven-county Metro Denver and two-county Northern Colorado area, has all the things your company needs to flourish, including a young, healthy, and highly educated workforce, affordable business costs, and a multimodal transit system that will support us years into the future. With a dynamic and diversified economy, the region is the center of commerce and industry for the Rocky Mountain West. Metro Northern Denver Colorado Square Miles 4,532 6,646 Population ,847, ,757 Population ,923, ,669 Population 2020* 3,214, ,402 Labor Force 1,544, ,919 Nonfarm Employment 1,374, ,300 Average Wage $54,587 $41,532 Median Age * Projected. Colorado is one of 10 states poised to create new jobs & see an economic boom in five to 10 years. Enterprising States study, National Chamber Foundation, 2012 Largest Cities City County Population Denver Denver 620,917 Aurora Multi-County 333,117 Fort Collins larimer 146,573 Lakewood Jefferson 144,429 Thornton Multi-County 121,848 Westminster Multi-County 107,851 Arvada Multi-County 107,673 Centennial arapahoe 102,006 Boulder Boulder 99,479 Greeley Weld 94,336 Longmont Multi-County 87,423 Loveland larimer 68,106 Broomfield Broomfield 57,305 Castle Rock Douglas 49,740 Commerce City Adams 46,931 Parker Douglas 46,215 Littleton Multi-County 42,557 Northglenn Multi-County 36,508 Brighton Multi-County 34,160 Englewood arapahoe 30,720 Wheat Ridge Jefferson 30,384 Lafayette Boulder 25,584 Cities with 20,000+ population. Sources: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census; Colorado Division of Local Government, Demography Section, 2012.

3 Demographics & COMMUNITIES It s easy to attract highly skilled employees and expand your operations in Metro Denver and Northern Colorado. The area is a magnet for young, diverse, and well-educated workers. Colorado was the fourth-fastest growing state in 2011 and the region s population increased an average of 1.6 percent per year between 2006 and Population Metro Denver Counties Population Adams 451,576 Arapahoe 584,703 Boulder 300,383 Broomfield (City/County) 57,305 Denver (City/County) 620,917 Douglas 292,305 Jefferson 540,023 Total 2,847,212 Northern Colorado Counties Population Larimer 305,309 Weld 258,448 Total 563,757 Colorado 5,118,526 Source: Colorado Division of Local Government, Demography Section, Colorado is the nation s third-most highly educated state for residents with a bachelor s degree or higher. U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Population by Age Metro Northern Age Denver Colorado 0-14 years 20.4% 20.1% years 20.4% 23.2% years 22.3% 20.0% years 20.6% 19.6% years 11.8% 12.3% 75 & older 4.5% 4.8% Median Age Note: Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding. Source: Colorado Division of Local Government, Demography Section, Cultural Diversity Population Composition Metro Northern Race Denver Colorado White 66.6% 76.4% Black 4.9% 0.9% American Indian 0.5% 0.5% Asian 3.8% 1.6% Hispanic Origin* 22.1% 18.9% *Persons of Hispanic Origin may be of any race. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program 2011.

4 Industries & Companies The qualities that make Metro Denver a great place to live also make it the perfect location for business. Colorado continues to outpace much of the country in the economic recovery. In 2012, Forbes ranked Colorado No. 1 for its labor supply and No. 5 overall in its Best States for Business report. Eight major industry clusters drive economic growth in Metro Denver and Northern Colorado. Aerospace With 19,600 private aerospace workers, the region ranked first in absolute aerospace employment and first out of the 50 largest metro areas for private aerospace employment concentration. Employment increased 0.5 percent from 2011 to Aviation Denver International Airport (DIA) is an economic engine for growth in the nine-county region s aviation cluster. Passenger traffic totals in 2011 were among the highest reported in the history of DIA. Bioscience With 14,980 bioscience workers in nearly 600 companies, the bioscience cluster offers numerous opportunities in both academic and clinical discovery. Metro Denver is also home to private and public bioscience research assets as well as numerous businesses in both the medical devices and diagnostics manufacturing and pharmaceuticals and biotechnology subclusters. Broadcasting & Telecommunications Ranking sixth in the country for employment concentration, the region is a major center for this industry due to its location in the Mountain time zone and one-bounce satellite capability. Energy The region ranked seventh in the nation for cleantech employment concentration, with 37 percent job growth from 2007 to 2012, compared to 14 percent growth nationally. The region s employment growth in fossil energy for the same period was 29 percent. Financial Services Metro Denver ranks ninth in employment concentration for banking and finance, and ninth in employment concentration for investments. The region is the major financial center between Los Angeles and Chicago, with downtown Denver s financial district along 17th Street known as the Wall Street of the West. Healthcare & Wellness Employment in the healthcare and wellness cluster has grown consistently since With approximately 176,500 healthcare and wellness employees, the nine-county region ranks 13th in absolute employment. Information Technology-Software Software companies employed over 2 percent of the region s total employment base, compared with a 1 percent employment concentration nationwide. Source: Development Research Partners, Fortune 500 Companies Company Industry Arrow Electronics Wholesaler: Electronics DISH Network Telecommunications Liberty Interactive Internet Services and Retailing Newmont Mining Mining, Crude Oil Production Liberty Global Telecommunications Company Ball Corporation DaVita Inc. CH2M HILL Western Union Source: Fortune 500 rankings, Industry Packaging, Containers Healthcare: Medical Facilities Engineering, Construction Financial Data Services

5 Major Employers - Metro Denver Company Employment HealthONE Corporation 10,280 Exempla Healthcare 7,260 Lockheed Martin Corporation 7,030 Centura Health 6,920 CenturyLink 6,850 Kaiser Permanente 6,170 Comcast Corporation 5,000 United Airlines 4,600 DISH Network 4,420 Children s Hospital Colorado 4,400 Source: Development Research Partners, Major Employers - Northern Colorado Company Employment Poudre Valley Health System 5,320 JBS Swift & Company 4,500 North Colorado Medical Center 3,000 Hewlett Packard 2,000 Vestas 1,600 State Farm Insurance Companies 1,460 Center Partners 1,300 Woodward 1,200 McKee Medical Center 1,130 Hach Company 800 Source: Development Research Partners, 2012 Metro Denver Annual Average Non-Farm Employment (By NAICS Sector, 2011) Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities - 3.4% Information - 3.9% Other Services - 3.9% Natural Resources & Construction - 5.4% Manufacturing - 5.6% Financial Activities - 7.1% 17.5% - Professional & Business Services 15.2% - Government Northern Colorado Annual Average Non-Farm Employment (By NAICS Sector, 2011) Transportation, Warehousing 1.5% - Information & Utilities - 2.4% Other Services - 3.6% Financial Activities - 4.4% 20.7% - Government Natural Resources & Construction - 8.2% Manufacturing % 14.4% - Wholesale & Retail Trade Leisure & Hospitality % Educational & Health Services % 15.0% - Wholesale & Retail Trade Leisure & Hospitality % Professional & Business Services % 12.3% - Educational & Health Services Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Current Employment Statistics. Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Current Employment Statistics.

6 WORKFORCE & EDucation It s no secret that our region attracts talent. More than 40 percent of our residents have a bachelor s degree or better. While the Metro Denver region attracts workers from all over the world, it is also growing its own energetic minds. A robust educational system from preschool to post-doctorate prepares a workforce that s well-matched to the evolving needs of today s workplace. Labor Force Metro Northern Denver Colorado Colorado Total 1,544, ,919 2,723,027 Employed 1,419, ,434 2,497,297 Unemployed 125,340 23, ,730 Unemployment Rate 8.1% 7.8% 8.3% Source: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Educational Attainment Metro Northern Denver Colorado Colorado U.S. High School Diploma 90.1% 91.0% 90.2% 85.9% Bachelor s Degree/Higher 40.5% 34.7% 36.7% 28.5% Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, American Community Survey, K-12 Education K-12 education in the region offers many choices, including highquality public schools with alternative learning environments, such as charter and magnet schools, and private and parochial schools, all with open enrollment. Wages Hourly wage detail can be found on the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment s LMI Gateway page: College Entrance Test Scores Colorado U.S. American College Test (ACT) 20.6 * 21.1 Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Colorado is one of only two states where all 11th-grade students are required to take the test. Source: Colorado Department of Education, 2012; ACT, Inc., 2012; and College Board, Workforce Development Metro Denver s largest providers of workforce training and education services are its six, two-year public community colleges and more than 300 private occupational and technical schools. Additionally, several Colorado Workforce Centers strategically located throughout the region provide employers recruitment assistance, as well as helping employees with job search tools, job placement, and training.

7 Mile High Innovation Colorado s ever-increasing reputation as one of the nation s leading states for innovation soared even higher in 2012 when the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) chose Denver as one of four new satellite offices. Initially, the office will employ 130, growing to as many as 595 staff with a $439 million economic impact within five years. The USPTO chose Denver because the region has one of the highest per capita rates of people with science and technology degrees, has relatively low living costs, and offers a high quality of life and a desirable location in which to recruit and retain the most talented workers. The patent office will further breed and expand Colorado s already enviable high-tech and innovation economy. Higher Education As a business location, the region s higher education system is one of the area s greatest assets. Eleven, fouryear public and private colleges and universities, including world-class research institutions, are turning ideas into discoveries and making medical breakthroughs with significant worldwide impact. Largest Four-Year Colleges & Universities Institution Enrollment University of Colorado Boulder (CU) - Boulder 30,790 Colorado State University (CSU) - Fort Collins, Denver 27,060 Metropolitan State University - Denver** 23,340 University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) - Denver, Aurora 18,290 University of Denver (DU) - Denver 11,480 University of Northern Colorado (UNC) - Greeley 11,330 Regis University - Denver* 11,070 Colorado School of Mines (Mines) - Golden 5,350 Colorado Christian University - Lakewood* 2,600 University of Phoenix - Metro Denver* 2,260 Johnson & Wales - Denver 1,670 Total Fall 2011 Enrollment 145,240 *Estimate. **Formally Metropolitan State College of Denver (name change effective 2012). Source: Colorado Commission on Higher Education; Individual Schools, Fall 2011 enrollment. Community Colleges Aims Community College Arapahoe Community College Community College of Aurora Community College of Denver Front Range Community College Red Rocks Community College

8 TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE The Metro Denver region s central location and growing economy combine to make the area one of the country s most important transportation hubs. The region s transportation system is among the best in the country with a modern and efficient airport, an expanding multimodal infrastructure, and long-established rail service. Denver International Airport Denver International Airport (DIA), one of the world s most modern and efficient airports, is a short 23-mile drive from downtown Denver. Home to 16 commercial carriers, DIA offers nonstop service to 170 destinations including 20 international locations. DIA is the fifth-busiest airport in the nation and 11th-busiest in the world. International Trade Denver s central U.S. location on the 105th meridian at the midpoint between Tokyo and Frankfurt makes it a strategic location for conducting international business. With its unique Mountain time zone location, Denver is the largest U.S. city offering one-bounce satellite uplinks to world satellite networks and real-time connections to six out of seven continents in one business day. Colorado s five largest trading partners are Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, and the Netherlands. Colorado s top three exports are computers and electronic products, food products, and machinery. Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Reliever Airports Colorado s commercial and general aviation airports not only form a cohesive system for commerce and air travel needs, but generate a $32.2 billion annual impact according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Centennial, Front Range, and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airports serve as Metro Denver s three strategically located reliever airports. Five general aviation airports Boulder Municipal, Erie Municipal, Longmont Municipal Airport, Fort Collins- Loveland Municipal, and Greeley-Weld County Airports also serve the region. International Flights Adding new direct international flights is one of the Metro Denver EDC s six major initiatives and in 2012, long-term efforts by many partners in the state and region led to the announcement of three new flights: Reykjavik, Iceland (Icelandair); Mexico City, Mexico (Volaris); and beginning in March 2013; Tokyo, Japan (United). New direct international flights are key to the region s economic development strategy to expand commerce, trade opportunities, jobs, and overall economic impact.

9 A Region on the FasTrack Northwest Rail Line Downtown Longmont The largest buildout of a U.S. mass transit system since the Washington, D.C. Metro, the Regional Transportation District s (RTD) $7.4 billion FasTracks program will include a commuter rail line between Denver International Airport and downtown Denver s Union Station. FasTracks will connect the region with 140 miles of new light rail, commuter rail, and bus rapid transit, with four rail lines opening in FasTracks is projected to create more than 7,000 jobs during the height of construction and will pump billions of dollars into the regional economy. US 36 BRT Line North Metro Rail Line SH 7/162nd East Rail Line Interstate Highways North-South Interstates i-25, I-225, I-270 East-West Interstates i-70, I-76 Metro Denver Highways C-470, E-470, northwest Parkway, U.S. 36, U.S. 285, U.S. 6 Northern Colorado Highways U.S. 85, U.S. 34, U.S. 36, U.S. 287 Rail Freight Service Passenger Service Light Rail/Bus Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, Union Pacific Railroad Amtrak The Regional Transportation District (RTD), funded by a one percent sales tax, operates 969 buses on 148 fixed routes and 172 light rail vehicles on 35 miles of track. Gold Line Jefferson County Government Center Golden West Rail Line Southwest Rail Extension Central Rail Extension Southeast Rail Extension I-225 Rail Line Commuter Rail Light Rail Existing Light Rail Bus Rapid Transit Park-n-Ride Station without parking

10 SITE SELECTION Metro Denver s large inventory of commercial and industrial real estate satisfies the requirements of nearly every company. From modern office parks wired with Internet for the needs of high-tech industries to warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing facilities with access to rail, available land and existing buildings are scattered throughout the region so employers can pinpoint optimal sites based on exact needs. Commercial Real Estate Office Metro Denver Northern Colorado Average Lease Rate (full-service) $20.76/sf $17.66/sf Vacancy Rate 12.2% 7.2% Industrial Average Lease Rate (triple-net) $4.67/sf $6.22/sf Vacancy Rate 5.2% 7.8% Retail Average Lease Rate (triple-net) $14.78/sf $12.77/sf Vacancy Rate 6.6% 6.4 % Note: Lease and vacancy rates are for direct space only. Source: CoStar Realty Information Inc., Q Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2012 lists Denver as one of the top 20 national cities to watch. ULI and PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2012 Site Selection Website - metrodenvergis.org If your company is looking for a site in Metro Denver, look no further than our online site selection website. With a host of advanced features including user-defined site and building search, demographic analysis reports, business competition and synergy data, and interactive maps with satellite imagery, your company s new location is only a click away.

11 State Incentives The Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit allows companies to apply to the Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) for a state income tax credit based on the payroll tax cost from creating new jobs. To qualify, companies must create at least 20 new jobs in the region and pay wages above the local average. If approved by the EDC, the company is credited half of the amount it paid in federal Social Security and Medicare taxes on the jobs created, about 3.8 percent of each job s annual wage. Colorado FIRST training grants offset training costs other than the trainee s salary for companies that are relocating to Colorado or existing companies that are undertaking a major expansion. Existing Industry training grants support Colorado companies implementing new technology to remain competitive and keep jobs in Colorado. Colorado Enterprise Zone Program provides incentives for new businesses to locate or expand in economically distressed areas in Colorado as designated by the Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC). Businesses located in a zone may qualify for nine different Enterprise Zone Tax Credits and incentives to encourage job creation and investment. Four of Colorado s 18 Enterprise Zones are in Metro Denver; two are located in Northern Colorado. Colorado ranks No. 1 for labor prospects and No. 5 overall in the Best States for Business report. Forbes magazine, 2012 Taxes State Corporate and Personal Income Tax Tax years beginning on or after: January 1, % January 1, % Prior to January 1, % Sales Tax Total State, Local, and Special Districts 3.15% 8.75% Single Factor Tax Apportionment Colorado simplified its corporate income tax structure in 2008 changing from multiple factor to single factor apportionment, which assesses taxes on a company s sales in Colorado only. Prior to single factor, the taxpayer could decide each year whether to use the standard three-factor formula (wages, property, and sales) or a special two-factor (property and sales) formula. Utilities The region s utility rates are equitable compared to other large metropolitan areas. Xcel Energy ( com), the state s largest utility, is the primary provider of electricity and natural gas in the Metro Denver area. United Power ( and Intermountain Rural Electric Association ( also provide services in the region.

12 Living here Panoramic vistas to marvel at on your morning commute. Nearly three hundred days of sunshine. The largest public parks system of any U.S. city. World-class theatres, museums, and sports teams. A cost of living that s easier on your wallet than living in California or East Coast cities. The region s mild climate and wealth of recreational activities make it the perfect environment for energetic bodies. Its educational and cultural opportunities make it the ideal home for energetic minds. Climate The region has a semi-arid, four-season climate with mild temperatures and nearly 300 days of annual sunshine. Coldest Month January, 43 degrees average Warmest Month July, 88 degrees average Average p.m. Humidity 41% Average Precipitation inches Average Snowfall 60.1 inches Average % Sunshine 69% Source: U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Income Metro Northern Denver Colorado Colorado Per Capita Personal Income, $49,398 $35,283 $44,053 Median Household Income, $59,230* $55,219** $55,387 $51,059*** *Estimate for the Denver-Aurora-Broomfield MSA. **Estimate for the Fort Collins-Loveland MSA. ***Estimate for the Greeley MSA. Source: 1 U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis, State and Local Area Personal Income Estimates. 2 U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Cost of Living Metropolitan Area All Items New York, NY San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Washington, DC Boston, MA San Diego, CA Los Angeles, CA Portland, OR Chicago, IL Seattle, WA Miami, FL Denver, CO Albuquerque, NM 96.7 Dallas, TX 96.4 Phoenix, AZ 96.0 Salt Lake City, UT 95.7 Atlanta, GA 95.0 Austin, TX 94.4 Houston, TX 94.2 Raleigh, NC 90.9 St. Louis, MO-IL 89.6 Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, Q

13 Housing Metro Northern Denver Colorado Median Home Price, 2011 $231,400 * $240,500 ** Monthly Apartment Rent, 3Q 2012 *** $986 $1,042 Sources: *National Association of Realtors; **Colorado Association of Realtors, Median home price for Fort Collins; ***Apartment Association of Metro Denver and Colorado Division of Housing. Largest Full-Service Hospitals Number of Hospital Name Licensed Beds Presbyterian/St. Luke s Medical Center 680 Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital 565 Exempla Lutheran Medical Center 565 Denver Health 525 Rose Medical Center HealthONE 422 University of Colorado Hospital 407 Swedish Medical Center HealthONE 368 Porter Adventist Hospital 368 Source: Denver Business Journal, Book of Lists 2012/2013. Healthcare The region has some of the finest hospitals and is on the leading edge of clinical research. Scientific research occurs in both independent research facilities and in the state s prominent universities. The U.S. News and World Report ranks several facilities among the nation s best: The University of Colorado Hospital First in pulmonary care with National Jewish Health, 17th in rheumatology, 33rd in cancer care, 42nd in kidney disorders, and 48th in diabetes and endocrinology. Craig Hospital - Seventh in rehabilitation and in the top ten nationally for the 23rd consecutive year. National Jewish Health First in pulmonary care with University of Colorado Hospital, No.1 respiratory hospital for the 15th-straight year. Children s Hospital Colorado Seventh in the national honor roll, fourth in diabetes and endocrinology, seventh in pulmonary care, eighth in cancer care, ninth in orthopedics, and 10th in gastroenterology. Colorado has the nation s lowest obesity rate. Trust for America s Health, 2012

14 Culture & Recreation Culture Culture abounds in the Metro Denver region, even from a business standpoint. The area is the cultural capital of the Rocky Mountain region and is home to the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the nation s largest arts complex under one roof. Visitors can attend the symphony, ballet, opera, theatre, and touring productions there and at numerous exhibiting institutions and performance venues throughout the area. Citizens in Metro Denver support arts and culture through the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), a voter-approved sales tax earmarking one cent of every $10 in retail sales to support art, culture, and scientific organizations in the seven-county Metro Denver region. A national model for funding culture, in 2011 the SCFD distributed nearly $42 million to more than 300 arts and culture organizations. Additionally, the privately funded Clyfford Still Museum opened in November 2011 and houses 94 percent of the works created by Clyfford Still, a highly regarded 20th century abstract expressionist, in a new 28,500-square-foot building. Denver is among the top-five Best Cities for Young Adults, for job growth, highly educated people, and low living costs. Kiplinger s Personal Finance magazine, 2012 Top Denver-Area Cultural Attractions Denver Zoological Gardens Denver Museum of Nature and Science Elitch Gardens Denver Botanic Gardens Denver Art Museum Downtown Aquarium Water World Denver Center for the Performing Arts Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities The Children s Museum of Denver Butterfly Pavilion Colorado Renaissance Festival Colorado Symphony Association The Wildlife Experience Colorado Ballet Dinosaur Ridge Colorado Railroad Museum Sources: Denver Business Journal Book of Lists, 2012/2013; individual attractions. Recreational Opportunities The region s mild climate and high emphasis on wellness combine to make the area one of the most active and healthiest in the country. With the nation s largest public parks system and 42 state parks, four national parks, and 11 world-class ski resorts in the metro area s backyard, prime recreation opportunities abound.

15 Spectator Sports Metro Denver caters to the professional sports enthusiast with winning teams and some of the newest sports venues in the nation. Each of the venues was constructed within the past 16 years, and three are located in or near downtown Denver. More than six million fans attend sporting events in Metro Denver each year. Seven Professional Sports Teams: Colorado Avalanche Two-time Stanley Cup champions Denver Broncos Two-time Super Bowl champions Colorado Rockies 2007 National League champions Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse (NLL) Colorado Rapids Soccer (2010 MLS Cup champions) Denver Nuggets Basketball (NBA) Denver Outlaws Lacrosse (MLL) Shopping Population growth in Metro Denver has spurred high demand for retail products and services with several new shopping and lifestyle centers under construction or newly completed. Nebraska-based outdoor retailer Cabela s Inc. will open two Metro Denver stores in 2013 in Thornton and Lone Tree. Large, modern retail and entertainment venues are easily accessible throughout the region. With 15 shopping and lifestyle centers that are 700,000 square feet or larger and numerous smaller shopping districts, diverse retail options abound. Colorado was the fourth-fastest growing state in U.S. Census Bureau, 2012 Thank you to Colorado Tourism, VISIT DENVER, William Cotton (CSU image) and other companies and organizations contributing photos to this publication.

16 Metro Denver/Northern Colorado Rocky Mountains Metro Denver/Northern Colorado Weld County Wellington 14 Larimer County Ault Front Rang e Fort Collins Fort Collins - Loveland Municipal Airport Eaton Severance Timnath Greeley - Weld County Airport 392 Windsor Greeley 34 Loveland Evans Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Park Johnstown Longmont Municipal Airport 36 Ec o n o m i c P r o f i l e Kersey LaSalle Milliken 34 Berthoud Gilcrest Mead Platteville 119 Boulder County 287 Fort Lupton Erie Municipal Airport Lafayette Louisville 1445 Market Street Denver, CO Hudson Lochbuie Brighton Denver International Airport E470 Superior N Broomfield County Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Thornton Federal Heights Commerce City Westminster Arvada Wheat Ridge Edgewater Golden 6 70 Lakewood Morrison Denver Denver County Glendale Englewood Sheridan Littleton Evergreen C470 info@metrodenver.org Adams County Northglenn Front Range Keenesburg Frederick Dacono Erie Front Range Rocky Mountains Firestone Boulder 119 Longmont 36 Boulder Municipal Airport 25 Bennett Aurora 70 Front Range Airport 225 E470 Arapahoe County Greenwood Village Centennial Centennial Airport Jefferson County W YO M I N G NEBRASKA 285 Highlands Ranch Lone Tree Parker Castle Rock 70 C O L O R A D O KANSAS U TA H Douglas County Airports Commercial Service Reliever Airports 25 General Aviation Airports NEW MEXICO OKLAHOMA 24 N 20 13