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INTRODUCTION
Against a backdrop of some of America’s most beautiful mountains
sits a thriving community, rich in business experience, with a
historic background of achievement.
When Zebulon Pike first saw the mountain overlooking what was to become Colorado
Springs he believed it would never be scaled. He was wrong, and the ‘fourteener,’ later
named Pikes Peak in his honor, has not only been scaled many times, but stands as an
icon of the Colorado Springs culture of achievement.
In the early 1950s, a local business group heard the United States government needed a
location for what would become the United States Air Force Academy. They mounted an
effort to bring Colorado Springs to the attention of those making the site decision. Several
years later, the United States Air Force Academy accepted its first class and has been a thriving part of the local community ever since.
The environment of innovative thinking that brought the United States Air Force
Academy to Colorado Springs has continued to attract major companies and organizations, including the United States Olympic Committee, Space Foundation, Booz Allen
Hamilton, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, USAA Insurance, Progressive Insurance, Keysight Technologies, Inc., FedEx Services Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, T. Rowe
Price, CSAA Insurance Group, Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. and Northrop Grumman.
These companies and many others came to Colorado Springs to take advantage of business opportunities, the highly skilled workforce and the extraordinary quality of life the
area offers.
A sunny, pleasantly dry and temperate climate, mountains a few minutes’ drive from
downtown, and surroundings conducive to a year-long outdoor lifestyle add up to a healthy
and productive workforce.
General William Jackson Palmer
General William Jackson Palmer (1836-1909) founded the city of Colorado Springs in 1871.
A Delaware native and member of the Religious Society of Friends or Quakers ­— he fought
for the Union in the Civil War and subsequently organized the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.
In addition to founding the city, he was active in creating and funding improvements to the
park system and numerous other enterprises to develop the city.
A bronze statue of Palmer sits atop a red granite base at the intersection of Platte and Nevada
Avenues, a one-time major highway through the city.
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INTRODUCTION
With a
growing
and
diverse
business
sector,
Colorado
Springs is
poised to
continue
as a
leader
in our
state’s
goal to be
the best
place
to do
business.
November 6, 2015
Dear Business Leader:
On behalf of the State of Colorado, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the
Centennial State and to Colorado Springs, one of Colorado's most vibrant cities in
which to live, work, and play. Colorado Springs is a diverse and thriving marketplace
of human capital, innovation, and stunning natural beauty.
as
With a growing and diverse business sector, Colorado Springs is poised to continue
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a leader in our state's goal to be the best place to do business. Among its assets are
numerous military installations that ensure a steady stream of hardworking, skilled
Americans, many of whom stay following the completion of their service.
Colorado provides a collaborative business
business-friendly
friendly climate, which allows companies
to grow, and to flourish. Low business costs, a highly educated workforce, numerous
recreation opportunities, and national leadership in innovation across a wide variety
of industries are only a few reasons why Colorado is the ideal place to start, grow, or
move a business.
Thank you to the Colorado Springs Business Journal and Colorado Springs Regional
Business Alliance for compiling this guide to doing business in Colora
Colorado
do Springs.
The western spirit of individualism and entrepreneurship is alive and well - Engage
Colorado Springs and begin to consider the possibilities that await you.
Sincerely,
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
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THE MORE CONNECTED WE ARE,
THE STRONGER WE ARE.
When we come together as a community, we harness the amazing strength
and creativity of our diverse talents and backgrounds. Boeing is proud
to work with Colorado communities to make life better for us all.
INTRODUCTION
We are a community that values the courage and
dedication of those that serve our Country...
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to El Paso County
From all of us serving on the
Board of County Commissioners,
welcome to El Paso County, where
both residents and businesses enjoy an environment where they can
thrive and prosper. We believe that
by eliminating barriers and providing support, El Paso County is an
ideal location for businesses, large
and small.
As the only county in Colorado
to eliminate its share of the business personal property tax, El Paso
County takes a proactive approach
to encourage the many firms already located here
and to attract new companies. When combined
with our low sales and property taxes, we are one
of the most cost effective places to do business in
Colorado and the nation. Our Economic Development Office works with businesses throughout
the region to gain tax incentives through administration of the Enterprise Zone. That program
provides state income tax credits to businesses
that invest in equipment, create new jobs, train
employees and rehabilitate vacant buildings. You
can find maps of the Enterprise Zone on our website along with a link to pre-certify for those credits. For aviation-related businesses locating in the
Commercial Aeronautical Zone at the Colorado
Springs Airport, the county is providing additional tax relief from its sales tax.
Our staff is committed to providing high quality services in the most efficient and effective manner possible. El Paso County’s Development Services Department offers customer friendly experts
to help with planning and permitting, working
closely with Pikes Peak Regional
Building Department. You’ll find
responsive service from the Public Health Department when you
need licenses or permits and our
Transportation Department is
there to assist with road maintenance and construction in unincorporated El Paso County.
We’ve also created a unique
partnership with the co-location
of the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, Colorado’s Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) network, and the Procurement Technical Assistance
Center (PTAC). Whether you’re looking for employees, starting a new business or attempting to
gain government contracts, you’ll find assistance
from these entities, all conveniently located at the
Citizens Service Center.
We are proud to offer you and your employees
miles of beautiful trails connecting our awardwinning El Paso County Regional Parks with City
of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation facilities. We offer a setting like no other. We promise
a responsive, responsible local government ready
to support you and your business growth. And
finally, we promise a magnificent mountain just
beyond your front door!
Sincerely,
Amy Lathen, Chair
El Paso County Board of County Commissioners
200 South Cascade
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
We offer a setting like no other.
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INTRODUCTION
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Introduction
Letter from Governor................................... 2
Letter from Mayor....................................... 4
Welcome to El Paso County......................... 5
Population, Age, Income.............................. 8
Socioeconomic
Cost of Living............................................ 10
Taxes........................................................ 10
Construction............................................. 11
Wages & Labor......................................... 12
Unemployment.......................................... 12
Commercial Real Estate............................ 13
Government
Utilities...................................................... 14
Colorado Springs...................................... 15
Fountain.................................................... 16
Security & Widefield.................................. 17
Manitou Springs........................................ 18
Tri-Lakes Area........................................... 19
Ute Pass Region........................................ 20
Business Alliance
Top 100 Primary Employers...................... 22
Colorado Springs Regional
Business Alliance...................................... 23
Fortune 500 Companies............................ 24
Industries.................................................. 24
Top 10 Public Employers........................... 25
Manufacturing Companies......................... 26
Highlights from the CSBJ
Local manufacturing group takes hold....... 31
Relationships crucial for
International Business............................... 32
PPCC plotting aggressive strategies........... 34
Sports management all
business at UCCS..................................... 35
Springs a magnet for high-tech firms......... 36
Youth, diversity drive Symposium.............. 40
Exercise site attracts health enthusiasts..... 42
National Olympic Museum gains steam..... 44
Springs company helps
create NFL programs................................. 46
Young Professionals
Winn Jewett.............................................. 48
Jenna Celmer............................................ 50
Nicole Maxwell.......................................... 52
Business Resources
The Colorado Springs Business Journal..... 54
Southern Colorado Business Partnership.... 54
Catalyst Campus for Technology
and Innovation.......................................... 54
Colorado Springs Diversity Forum............. 54
Colorado Springs Regional
Business Alliance...................................... 56
Small Business Development Center.......... 56
Colorado Springs Rising Professionals...... 56
Pikes Peak Workforce Center..................... 58
Colorado Springs Young Professionals....... 58
Catamount Institute................................... 59
Colorado Procurement and
Technical Assistance................................. 59
Military
United States Air Force Academy............... 60
Peterson Air Force Base............................ 60
Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station........ 61
Schriever Air Force Base........................... 61
Fort Carson............................................... 61
Aerospace/Defense Companies................. 62
INTRODUCTION
Sports
Sports Facilities........................................ 68
Sky Sox Baseball...................................... 68
Air Force Football...................................... 69
Switchbacks............................................. 69
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Industry..................................... 70
Center for Nonprofit Excellence.................. 71
El Pomar Foundation................................. 71
Housing
Neighborhoods at a Glance....................... 72
Average Housing Costs............................. 75
Health Care
Memorial Hospital,
University of Colorado Health.................... 76
Peak Vista Community Health Centers....... 77
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services.......... 77
Education
Educational Attainment.............................. 78
Post-Secondary Enrollment....................... 79
K-12 Student / Teacher Ratios................... 79
ACT Scores.............................................. 79
University of Colorado Colorado Springs..... 80
Colorado College....................................... 80
Pikes Peak Community College................. 81
Regis University College............................ 82
Webster University.................................... 83
U.S. Air Force Academy............................ 84
School Districts......................................... 85
Private Schools......................................... 85
Travel
Colorado Springs Airport........................... 86
Denver International Airport....................... 87
Attractions
COPPeR / PeakRadar.com......................... 88
World Class Resorts................................. 89
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center............. 90
Arts & Culture........................................... 90
Ski Resort Travel Times............................. 92
Pioneers Museum..................................... 93
Convention and Visitors Bureau................. 93
United States Air Force Academy............... 94
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo............................ 94
Geological Wonders.................................. 94
Manitou Springs........................................ 94
Pikes Peak Railway................................... 95
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak
International Hill Climb.............................. 95
Seven Falls............................................... 95
Pikes Peak................................................ 96
Garden of the Gods................................... 97
Lodging.................................................... 98
Downtown ............................................. 100
Shopping................................................ 101
Colorado Springs Conservatory............... 102
Colorado Springs Philharmonic............... 103
The Broadmoor World Arena at
Colorado Springs.................................... 104
The Pikes Peak Center............................. 104
Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services...... 105
USOC and National
Governing Bodies
United States Olympic Committee............ 106
City For Champions
Venue and Landmark Map....................... 109
List of National Governing Bodies............ 110
Contacts
General, Media, Elected Officials.............. 111
Dirk D. Draper
President and Chief Executive Officer
ddraper@csrba.com
Al Wenstrand
Chief Economic Development Officer
awenstrand@csrba.com
Andy Merritt
Chief Defense Development Officer
amerritt@csrba.com
Hannah Parsons
Chief Community Development Officer
hparsons@csrba.com
Tammy Fields
Senior Vice President,
Economic Development
tfields@csrba.com
Dirk “Doc” R. Hobbs
Senior Vice President,
Marketing & Communications
dhobbs@csrba.com
102 South Tejon Street, Suite 430
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 471-8183
(719) 471-9733 (fax)
www.csrba.com
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INTRODUCTION
Colorado Springs and
El Paso County has grown to
become a thriving metropolis
of more than 650,000 people.
POPULATION
Colorado Springs
El Paso County
1995328,782 469,693
2000361,901 519,802
2005384,409 569,322
2010420,529 627,232
2013
437,879655,812
Source: Colorado Department of Local Affairs, September 2015
INCOME
Medium Household Income
Median Family Income
Per Capita Income
Colorado Springs
$53,962
$68,836
$29,062
El Paso County
$57,125
$70,728
$28,867
Source: American Factfinder,
2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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Statistically speaking, the city is now
among large metropolitan areas, however it
retains its wide open and friendly appeal.
The Census Bureau defines the Colorado
Springs Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)
as all of El Paso and Teller Counties.
MEDIAN AGE
Colorado Springs
34.6
El Paso County
33.8
Under 15
15 – 24
25 – 44
45 – 64
65+
Colorado Springs
87,749 (20.6%)
63,533 (14.9%)
118,770 (27.9%)
108,823 (25.6%)
46,930 (11.0%)
El Paso County
136,507 (21.5%)
97,862 (15.4%)
173,256 (27.3%)
160,920 (25.4%)
65,878 (10.4%)
Source: American Factfinder,
2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Colorado Springs
ranked 20th Best
Place to Retire
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The ranking examined
150 of the largest
cities across five key
dimensions, namely
affordability, jobs,
activities, quality of life
and health care.
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SOCIOECONOMIC
Cost of
Living &
Taxes
BUSINESS CLIMATE TAXES
Corporate (excise)
Minnesota...... 9.80%
California....... 8.84%
Oregon........... 7.60%
Idaho.............. 7.40%
New York........ 7.10%
New Mexico... 6.90%
Arizona........... 6.00%
Utah............... 5.00%
COLORADO • 4.63%
PERSONAL COST OF LIVING
Source: Federal Tax Administrators Internet, January 2015
A reasonable cost of living provides many benefits for employers.
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX
Flat rate of federal taxable income, no city or county income tax.
4.63%
RETAIL TAX
State:
County:
2.9%
1.23%
City:
3.12%
Pikes Peak Rural
Transportation Authority:
1%
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
Portland, OR
Denver, CO
Las Vegas, NV
Reno, NV
NATIONAL AVERAGE
Phoenix, AZ
Spokane, WA
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Dallas, TX
Albuquerque, NM
Salt Lake City, UT
Boise, ID
Raleigh, NC
Total: 8.25%
Colorado Springs ranked 3rd Best City for
Livability in the U.S. by WalletHub.
The data set included 31 key metrics including quality of health and
education systems, economic growth and tax rates. (08/15)
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Composite
145.5
143.9
126.7
110.2
109.5
105.3
100.0
97.6
97.5
96.1
96.1
95.6
95.2
90.0
89.0
Utilities
116.8
117.9
72.9
95.1
92.9
97.7
100.0
98.7
81.7
82.8
97.8
91.9
81.1
85.2
98.7
Source: C2ER-COLI 3rd Quarter 2015
Misc. Goods
139.5
107.6
125.3
104.6
109.0
114.7
100.0
96.8
98.3
96.0
106.8
95.0
97.6
93.6
95.7
SOCIOECONOMIC
CONSTRUCTION
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED IN EL PASO COUNTY
2014
Single family housing (detached):......2,433
Town Houses (attached):........................151
Duplexes:....................................................1
Condominiums:..........................................1
Three and four family buildings:................0
Hotels:........................................................8
Banks, offices, professional buildings:.....76
Schools, education buildings:....................2
Stores, retail buildings:............................54
Residential alterations:.....................18,442
2013
Single family housing (detached).......2,693
Town Houses (attached).........................135
Duplexes...................................................11
Condominiums:..........................................2
Three and four family buildings.................0
Hotels.......................................................13
Banks, offices, professional buildings....100
Schools, education buildings.....................5
Stores, retail buildings.............................50
Residential alterations......................15,919
2012
Single family housing (detached).......2,216
Town Houses (attached).........................166
Duplexes:....................................................2
Condominiums............................................1
Three and four family buildings.................0
Hotels.........................................................1
Banks, offices, professional buildings...... 79
Schools, education buildings.....................5
Stores, retail buildings.............................63
Residential alterations......................24,504
Source: Pikes Peak Regional Building Department, 2012 - 2014
When you pursue building perfection
FOCUS ON WHAT
YOU BUILD BEST
health care
advanced technologies
mission critical
Colorado Springs
ranked 25th on NerdWallet’s list of
“America’s Most Innovative Tech Hubs”
corporate environments
DENVER + COLORADO SPRINGS | www.jedunn.com
The ranking was calculated by number of patents per
1,000 residents; financial support for innovation; and
economies of agglomeration.
(02/15)
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SOCIOECONOMIC
WAGES &
LABOR
Wage Levels
(Estimated Annual Mean)
Accounting Clerk
$38,919
Applications Programmer
$84,672
Customer Service Representative
$36,857
Wages are competitive with similarly sized
cities, but the average education of the Colorado
Springs employee is greater, providing employers
with a high value workforce. In regularly
conducted surveys, local employers rank the
quality, dependability and stability of the Colorado
Springs workforce as some of the community’s top
strengths. Local employers also consistently rank
the caliber of their employees as higher than that
of employees in sister facilities elsewhere.
Database Administrator
$98,190
Electrical Engineer
$104,605
Hardware Engineer
$99,206
Manufacturing Worker
AVAILABILITY (Unemployment)
September 2015
August 2015
July 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
March 2015
February 2015
January 2015
December 2014
November 2014
October 2014
Colorado Springs
4.0%
4.5%
4.9%
5.5%
5.0%
5.2%
5.4%
5.7%
5.7%
5.1%
5.1%
4.7%
National
4.9%
5.2%
5.3%
5.3%
5.3%
5.1%
5.6%
5.8%
5.7%
5.6%
5.8%
5.5%
Source: United States Department of Labor 2014 / 2015
Colorado Springs ranked 18th Most Affordable City
The survey calculated percentage difference in the
cost of items based on data from more than 300
U.S. metropolitan areas. (05/15) NerdWallet
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$31,254
Receptionist
$32,922
Secretary to CEO
$70,244
Software Programmer
$84,672
Technical Service Representative
$52,066
Warehouse Worker
$30,244
Source: Economic Research Institute,
October 1, 2015
SOCIOECONOMIC
Commercial Real Estate
Industrial
Overall Office
• Vacancy rates were 11.5% in
3rd quarter 2015
• Lease rates averaged $16.82 per
square foot, NNN
• Vacancy rates were 9.1% in
3rd quarter 2015
• Lease rates averaged $6.22 per
square foot, NNN
Class A Office
Retail
• Vacancy rates were 10.2% in
3rd quarter 2015
• Lease rates averaged $21.65 per
square foot, NNN
• Vacancy rates were 5.7% in
3rd quarter 2015
• Lease rates averaged $11.30 per
square foot, NNN
Source: Quantum Commercial Group Inc, 3rd Quarter 2015 Market Reports
Colorado Springs ranked 2nd Most Attractive Market for Leasing a Data Center
according to CBRE. The analysis considered a typical 1-megawatt (MW), or 1,000-kilowatt (kW),
data center lease over a seven-year term across 23 key markets in the U.S. (11/14)
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GOVERNMENT
Utilities
Value
Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) provides
customers of the Pikes Peak region with electric, natural gas,
water and wastewater services. The utility maintains competitive rate structures and consistently ranks among the
best midsized utilities in the nation for customer service and
reliability.
In addition to responsibly maintaining the utility system,
they focus on planning for future demand. In 2016 Springs
Utilities will bring on-line additional water capacity with
their Southern Delivery System (SDS) — on time and approximately $150 million under budget. SDS will meet future demands, provide for a more diverse water portfolio
and increase reliability.
Springs Utilities supports the community with a commitment to superior air quality and wise use of natural resources
through renewable energy options and a diverse portfolio of
power generation. They offer smart grid infrastructure and
a variety of tools, assessments and rebates to help customers
better manage their utility use and costs. In 2016 and 2017
the utility will complete emission control projects on their
coal-fired electric generating units.
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Springs Utilities is community-owned; therefore, they
don’t pay shareholder dividends. Revenue is reinvested into
operations to keep prices as low as possible. More than 90
percent of the energy provided to customers is generated
at its coal and natural gas-fired, solar and hydro-powered
electric plants. Having this diversity minimizes end-user
cost fluctuations influenced by independent fuel markets.
Combined, these equate to great customer value delivered
through competitive utility rates for customers.
Reliability
In Colorado Springs, power is on more than 99.99 percent of the time and more than 75 percent of the electric
system is underground. In those rare times when power is
interrupted, services are restored nearly twice as fast as the
national average. You can check outage status online and
through a mobile app.
Convenience
In Colorado Springs, there is one source for all your utility needs. This means you work with one company, get a
single bill, and make one phone call for any utility-related
issue. Assessing your company plans for the best utility configuration is organized, coordinated and streamlined when
you work with one provider — saving you time, money and
headaches. To learn more about utility services for your
business, visit csu.org or contact their economic development office at (719) 668-7123 or email oedmail@csu.org.
GOVERNMENT
Government
Colorado Springs
Residents elected to change the form of city
government in November 2010. Under the new
municipal structure the Mayor is the city government's chief executive and the City Council is
its legislative branch. The Mayor is not a member
of the City Council, but may participate in City
Council meetings.
The Mayor of Colorado Springs represents
the city on local, state and national levels. He is
authorized to sign legal documents on behalf of
the city. In his absence, his duties are performed
by the President of the City Council.
The Mayor appoints all department directors except for the city auditor and the executive
director of Colorado Springs Utilities, who are
appointed by the City Council. The Mayor proposes a city budget and the Council approves or
changes it.
The City Council is Colorado Springs' legislative body. It sets policies, approves budgets,
establishes tax rates and passes ordinances and
resolutions to govern the city.
The Colorado Springs City Council is made
up of nine officials who are elected for fouryear terms. Citywide residents elect three
councilmembers at-large.
Colorado Springs ranked 15th on NerdWallet’s
Best Places for Tech Jobs
Factors for the ranking include size of the tech industry and
income for tech jobs. (04/15)
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GOVERNMENT
Fountain
Fountain has a small town charm
which has migrated through its agricultural beginnings to a burgeoning bedroom community, now a growing commerce business center. The city embodies “pure Colorado” living; a great place
to raise a family and build a business.
With its front-range vista of the
Rocky Mountains, Fountain is optimally
located in Southern Colorado. The interstate and three state highways make
getting around city and region convenient, with Colorado Springs airport
right next door.
Fountain boasts an enviable climate
with long stretches of sunny days, semiarid mild temperatures with low humidity, and an abundance of quality of
life amenities. The views are stunning,
schools are academically great with the
virtues of small city living.
Fountain remains one of the few places where housing is attainable with a variety selection, from distinctive charm
planned neighborhoods to rural land
acres for expansive living of custom
homes. Even with experiencing doubledigit growth, we continue to maintain a
cost of living 6.8 percent below the national average.
On a daily basis, residents can choose
to enjoy a leisure or adventurous lifestyle ­— Take a historical walking tour
or spend a starry night at the Fountain
Creek Nature Center - Or attend one of
the annual festival celebrations in town
­— There is wealth of recreational activities abound at ones door step every day.
Fountain is keen to coupling the
wide-open character of its old west roots
with responsible planning for measured
growth and development. Our mission
is to build a sustainable community that
is not only focused on the future but in
preservation of its beautiful historical
landscape.
Find out more when you visit “Pure
Colorado” Fountain!
Economic Base: A diversified economy
that spans specialized manufacturing,
homeland security, renewable energy,
trade and transportation logistics, motor sports tourism, agricultural, composite mining, entrepreneurialism and
government sector jobs.
Workforce: Fountain’s workforce includes commuters from the north and
south, pulling from Colorado Springs
and Pueblo, plus Woodland Park to
the west. This solid employment base
is enhanced by active and retired military personnel, contractors and spouses
from neighboring army and air force
bases.
Employers report a good supply of
dependable workers, including those
wishing to work up to the ranks of
management. With Colorado Springs
known for its high tech workforce and
Pueblo known for its solid trade skills,
Fountain pulls the best of both worlds.
Protection: Fountain Police, Fountain Fire Department, El Paso County
Sheriff and neighborhood and business
watch programs.
Schools: Fountain-Fort Carson School
District 8
Tax Rate: Fountain 3.75 percent;
El Paso County 1.23 percent;
State 2.9 percent = 7.88 percent overall
Utilities: Fountain is a self-supplier of
its electricity and water with the implementation of renewable energy standards starting in 2016; Black Hills Energy or Colorado Springs Utilities provide
natural gas.
Location: 10 miles south of Colorado
Springs; 84 miles south of Denver;
30 miles north of Pueblo
Fountain Valley Quick Facts
City of Fountain Founded:................ 1859
City Incorporated:.............................. 1903
City Only Population:........ 28,925 (2015)
Valley Area Population:..... 98,961 (2015)
American City on the Rise................ 2014
Best Places for Young Families......... 2014
All-America City Award:................... 2002
Millennium City................................. 2000
Area:............................. 15.62 Square Miles
Elevation:......................................5,546 feet
Median Home Price 2015:..........$203,000
Colorado Springs ranked 2nd Best Place for
Veterans to Live in the large city category
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The Military Times evaluated each location’s veteran and military culture and services,
economic indicators — both vet-specific and not — and livability factors, such as crime,
traffic and school quality. The three categories were of comparable value, but veteran
culture and services were worth the most in the evaluation, and the livability measures
were worth the least. (06/15) Military Times
Photo courtesy of Pikes Peak Community Foundation
GOVERNMENT
Nature Center with more than 200
miles of trails
• Metcalf Park riding arena, skate park,
dog park, ball park, etc.
• Splash Pad at Aga Park
Major Employers:
• Fort Carson (largest employer
in the state)
• Peak Vista Community Health Center
• Private practice medical offices, dentists, pediatricians, rehab, dialysis
services
For additional information:
City of Fountain
116 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 322-2000
www.fountaincolorado.org
• Pavestone Company
• Adessa Auto Wholesale Auction
• Advantage Logistics LLC
• Scott’s Miracle Gro
• Transwest Truck Trailer RV
• Pikes Peak International Raceway
• Old Dominion Freight
• RMB Products
Business Base:
More than 600 personal care and leisure
services businesses, including: Lowes,
Chick-fil-A, Sam’s Club, Walgreens,
Sarge’s Grill, Wal-Mart, Safeway,
Applebee’s, Denny’s, Bird Dog BBQ,
professional and financial services,
and more.
Demographics:
Weather Stats:
• Average Low Temperature:............... 28º
• Average High Temperature:............. 78º
• Annual Avg. Days of Sunshine:.......275
• Annual Avg. Snowfall:..................26.20”
• Annual Avg. Precipitation:..........15.42”
Parks & Recreation:
• 50 Miles of Trails and Bike Paths over
1,000 acres of parks including:
• Fountain Creek Regional Park and
• Mirrors the ethnic diversity of the USA
• 28.9 Median Age; younger populace
with children
• $63,242 Average Household Income;
on par with average wages and salaries
in El Paso County
Health Care:
• UC Health Emergency Room Center
(opened 2015)
• Memorial and Penrose Hospitals within 20 minutes
• 24/7 local ambulance service from the
Fountain Fire Department
Security-Widefield
Located just north of the city of Fountain, Security was founded in 1953 and
named to make prospective residents
feel safe. Widefield was founded in the
mid-1960s when Widefield Homes built
the community from scratch. The Security-Widefield areas comprise the largest
unincorporated area in Colorado.
Highlights
Population: Security-Widefield: 32,246
Area: Security-Widefield: 59 square miles
Average Housing: $173,409
Median Household Income: $56,886
Parks & Recreation: Widefield Community Education and Recreation Services,
Public Library and over 50 miles of trails,
more than 1000 acres of parks
Protection: Security Village Fire Department, El Paso County Sheriff and neighborhood and business watch programs
Schools: Widefield School District #3
Tax Rate: Security-Widefield 0.0 percent;
El Paso County 1.23 percent;
State 2.9 percent;
Pikes Peak Rural Transportation
Authority 1.0 percent
Utilities: Security-Widefield are supplied
electricity by the city of Fountain, Colorado Springs Utilities or Mountain View
Electric. Gas is provided by Black Hills
Energy or Colorado Springs Utilities
Colorado ranked 4th Happiest
State by WalletHub. The ranking considered
financial security, a pleasant state of being, mental and physical health,
job situation, experience of positive feelings, environment, social
connections and general outlook on life. (03/15)
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GOVERNMENT
Pikes Peak is a prime asset to the city, as is the mountain lifestyle.
Manitou Springs
Between Garden of the Gods and Pikes
Peak, America’s most famous mountain,
lies the magical town of Manitou Springs.
“Manitou,” a Native American word for
spirit, describes this beautiful mountain community. Eleven named mineral
springs throughout town are fed by the
snows of Pikes Peak. Long before white
men traveled here, the Ute, Cheyenne and
many other natives considered this area
sacred.
The city of Manitou Springs is 3.5 square
miles with a population of approximately
5,200.
Rich in character and individual style,
Manitou Springs has welcomed and intrigued visitors for more than a hundred
years.
Area Attractions
The Manitou and Pikes Peak Railway
will take you to the top of Pikes Peak, elevation 14,115. At the Cave of the Winds,
you will descend into the colorful depths
of Colorado. Miramont Castle and the Cliff
Dwellings Museum will take you back in
time. The Iron Springs Chateau Melodrama will tickle your funny bone and delight
18 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
your senses. The Garden of the Gods and
Helen Hunt Falls will lift your spirits. The
Ghost Town Museum will bring you back
100 years to an 1800s old west town. Families have all of this to enjoy and more in
Manitou Springs!
The North Pole & Santa’s Workshop,
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Seven Falls,
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource
Center, Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center
and the Air Force Academy are all a short
drive away.
Manitou Springs is surrounded by hiking and biking trails, including the famous
Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak and
Garden of the Gods and Red Rock Canyon.
Manitou Springs’ twisting, winding streets
and the Fountain Creek Path create a great
walking experience. Ten minutes away, in
Green Mountain Falls, is Catamount Trail,
which goes up past the waterfalls.
Manitou Springs boasts nearly two
dozen privately owned galleries and studios which offer exhibitions year round.
Mountain Living Studio represents Colorado artists and features paintings, pottery, sculpture, wood and crafts. The
Commonwheel Artist Co-op began in
1974 and is one of the longest running art
co-ops in the county. In 1986, the Business Art Center was initiated as a business
incubator for artists.
Highlights
Population: 5,245
Area: 3.5 square miles
Average Housing: $317,142
Median Household Income: $82,318
Economic Base: Bedroom community
with heavy retail and tourist activity
Location: Five miles west of Colorado
Springs
Parks & Recreation: Numerous hiking
trails, nature center, Waldo Canyon, parks,
mineral springs and arts commission
Protection: Manitou Springs Police and
Fire Departments, El Paso County Sheriff and neighborhood and business watch
programs
Schools: Manitou Springs District 14
Tax Rate: City of Manitou Springs
3.9 percent; Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority 1.0 percent; El Paso County
1.23 percent; State 2.9 percent
Utilities: Colorado Springs Utilities supplies electricity and natural gas. Manitou
Springs provides water and wastewater
For additional information:
Manitou Springs Chamber of
Commerce & Visitors Bureau
354 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-5089
www.manitousprings.org
GOVERNMENT
Tri-Lakes Area
Located along the Rocky Mountains
and occupying the northern most part of
El Paso County, the Tri-Lakes region is
made up of many communities. The area
offers a blend of recreational activities,
breathtaking views, abundant art galleries
and shopping choices.
The Beauty of Tri-Lakes
The communities of Monument, Palmer Lake and Woodmoor are the center of
the Tri-Lakes commerce and for which
the regional name is derived. The primarily unincorporated areas of Black Forest,
Gleneagle and Larkspur are representative of popular and developing residential
areas, making Tri-Lakes one of the most
diverse regions of Colorado.
Corporate executives who have discovered the beauty of Tri-Lakes see more than
a wide expanse of land covered with pine
forests and mountain lakes set against the
majestic backdrop of the Rockies.
Companies that could have located
in larger Colorado urban areas, instead
chose Tri-Lakes, a superb location that
provides access to all of the amenities
of both Colorado Springs and Denver while offering some advantages
all its own: a superior, yet affordable
lifestyle; a highly educated, technically
skilled and experienced workforce; a
school system ranked as one of the state’s
best; building sites with quick interstate
access and a location that is the preferred
address of the Front Range.
Several hundred businesses serve this
growing region of more than 35,000 residences. Technology and education, software products and services, advanced
communication and electronic technologies are supported by the Pikes Peak
Community College system and a large
professional technical workforce.
Growth in the area favors this northern corridor of Colorado Springs and El
Paso County. FedEx Services Corporation, Biblica, LexisNexis, Navsys Corporation, Oracle America, Inc., Ramtron
International Corporation and DePuy
Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson are all located in or near this attractive area.
The advantages of living and working
in Tri-Lakes have contributed to the area’s
steady growth.
Town of Monument
Monument fulfills the role of commercial center for the Tri-Lakes Area. It is the
de-facto hub for northern El Paso County.
It currently is concentrating on quality of
life issues that are essential to the longterm success of the community. Monument’s expanding planning sphere of influence means that development happening in and around the town will develop to
more contemporary suburban standards
rather than the rural standards promoted
by the county.
Town of Palmer Lake
Palmer Lake is nestled against the foothills three miles west of Interstate 25,
where the lake reflects Colorado’s mountains and blue sky. Once a health and resort town, incorporated in 1879, it still
attracts those searching for a quiet, serene
lifestyle. Its mostly middle-income families include many retirees and artisans.
This business hub of the Tri-Lakes Area is
also a natural stop for tourists. Annexation
of an additional 2,000 acres has facilitated
the establishment of new executive offices
and high-tech industrial facilities.
Highlights
Population: 24,070
Area: 60 square miles
Average Housing: Monument $338,900;
Palmer Lake $181,000;
Gleneagle $296,000; Woodmoor $352,700
Median Household Income: Monument
$88,476; Palmer Lake $51,544; Gleneagle
$100,278; Woodmoor $114,972
Economic Base: Rural with light industry, research and development
Location: 20 miles north of Colorado
Springs
Parks & Recreation: Numerous hiking
trails, biking, horseback riding, four golf
courses, Tri-Lakes Art Center and numerous community events
Protection: Monument and Palmer Lake
Police Departments, Tri-Lakes, Monument and Palmer Lake Fire Districts, El
Paso County Sheriff
Schools: Lewis Palmer School District 38
Tax Rate: Towns of Monument and
Palmer Lake 3.0 percent; El Paso County
1.23 percent; State 2.9 percent
Utilities: Mountain View Electric, Intermountain Rural Electric, Black Hills
Energy, Monument Water & Sanitation,
Woodmoor Water & Sanitation, Donala
Water & Sanitation, Palmer Lake Water,
Palmer Lake Sanitation
For additional information:
Tri-Lakes Economic Development
Corporation
Post Office Box 740
Monument, CO 80132
(888) 667-6768
www.trilakesedc.com
Colorado Springs
ranked 9th Best City
for People who like
to Pursue an Active
Lifestyle
The study looked at factors relating to an
active lifestyle in 100 cities across the
country. (12/14) WalletHub
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GOVERNMENT
Ute Pass Region
The Ute Pass is the gateway
for residents and visitors to
experience hiking, camping,
horseback riding, snowshoeing,
off-road riding, and mountain
biking in the Teller County
wilderness.
City of Woodland Park
Pikes Peak is a prime asset to the city, as
is the mountain lifestyle. Mountain living in
a beautiful and affordable environment has
attracted entrepreneurs, second career adventurers and retirees from corporate worlds
who are bringing new energy to Woodland
Park. Education levels are high (42 percent
hold four-year or higher degrees) and income levels have risen: Households earning
$100,000 or more increased 87 percent and
those earning more than $150,000 doubled
in the last decade.
Close to a myriad of trails and some of
Colorado’s most stunning scenery, Woodland Park is adjacent to Pike National Forest, Rampart Reservoir, Mueller State Park,
Cripple Creek and Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument. Complementing
abundant mountain recreational opportunities is a beautiful 18-hole championship
golf course, with play open to the public.
Residents and visitors also enjoy the blossoming scene that has emerged around art,
music, theater and the diverse culture.
The town was incorporated January 26,
1891. While the economy was primarily
dependent on lumber and mining in the
early years, Woodland Park also served as
a resort community. Beginning in the late
1970s and continuing through the 1980s
and 1990s, thoughtful planning and creative developments enriched housing options and commercial offerings. Knowledge-based businesses have grown new
job opportunities: at least a half dozen
innovative technology businesses are located in Woodland Park and dozens more
export businesses thrive from homebased offices.
The Victor and Cripple Creek Gold
Mining Company is the largest private
employer in Teller County. Limited-stakes
gaming in Cripple Creek is also adding
new jobs to the area.
Towns of Cascade, Chipita
Park & Green Mountain Falls
Three Ute Pass communities, Cascade,
Chipita Park and Green Mountain Falls,
stretch through the pass between Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. Once
served by the Midland Rail and other rail
systems, resort amenities are part of the
history. For those desiring cool weather,
grand vistas and tranquil beauty with
mountain settings, these communities
still offer the qualities of mountain villages. And now, much more. Second homes
and family cabins dot the landscape, along
with working ranches and retreat centers.
Sleek contemporary homes share space
with rustic homesteads in breathtaking
mountain settings. Today these communities have access to all the goods and services anyone would desire.
COLORADO SPRINGS RANKED 9TH BEST CITY FOR FAMILIES.
WalletHub compared the 150 most populated U.S. cities based on 30 key metrics that take into account essential family dynamics such as the
relative cost of housing, the quality of local school and health care systems and the opportunities for fun and recreation. (06/15) WalletHub
20 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
GOVERNMENT
Highlights
Population: 9,492
Area: Woodland Park: 6.51 square miles;
Cascade & Chipita Park: 13.5 square miles;
Green Mountain Falls: 1.14 square miles
Average Housing:
Woodland Park $207,000;
Cascade & Chipita Park $225,200
Green Mountain Falls $191,400
Median Household Income:
Woodland Park $61,783
Cascade & Chipita Park $63,824
Green Mountain Falls $39,792
Economic Base: regional finance, medical, other service/
retail center, knowledge-based businesses, tourism, retreat center and camps
Location: 12 - 18 miles west of Colorado Springs
Parks & Recreation: Pike National Forest and Rampart Range
Reservoir, with numerous hiking trails, fishing, biking, horseback riding, golf course, sports complex, neighborhood parks,
teen and senior centers
Protection: Woodland Park Police & Teller Fire District,
Green Mountain Falls Marshall, Green Mountain Falls/Chipita Park Volunteer Fire Department, Cascade Volunteer Fire
Department, Teller and El Paso County Sheriff
Schools:
Woodland Park School District RE2
Manitou Springs School District 14
Tax Rate: Woodland Park 3.0 percent;
Teller County 1.0 percent;
State 2.9 percent; Green Mountain Falls 3.0 percent;
El Paso County 1.23 percent; State 2.9 percent;
Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority 1.0 percent
Utilities: Intermountain Rural Electric, Woodland Park City Water and Sewer, Black Hills Energy, Colorado Springs Utilities
For additional information:
The Office of Economic and
Downtown Development
City of Woodland Park
Post Office Box 9007
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 687-6954
www.city-woodlandpark.org
Courtesy Keith Wilcox
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a thriving community of sharp, well
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• Business friendly, progressive community
nestled at the base of Pikes Peak - just a quick
18 miles NW of Colorado Springs
• Regional center for retail, dining, medical and
professional services
• Rich local culture, music, arts, history and all the
outdoor adventure you can handle
• Invest in our emerging downtown Woodland
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Ask about Tax Increment Financing
and other business assistance.
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719-687-6954
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BUSINESS ALLIANCE
TOP 100
PRIMARY EMPLOYERS
ACE Hardware Retail Support Center
Advantage Logistics
The Aerospace Corporation
Akima, LLC
Allegion PLC
Alorica
Anabolic Laboratories
Andrew Wommack Ministries
Anglo Gold Ashanti
Atmel Corporation
Avago Technologies
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
Boecore Inc.
Boeing Company, Integrated
Defense Systems
Boeing Services Company
Booz Allen Hamilton
Braxton Technologies
California Casualty Group
CaptionCall LLC
CenturyLink
The Christian & Missionary Alliance
Cobham Semiconductor Solutions
Comcast
Compassion International
CSAA Insurance Group
Current USA, Inc.
David C Cook
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DePuy Synthes Companies of
Johnson & Johnson
Direct Checks Unlimited /
Deluxe Corp.
dpiX, LLC
E-9 Enterprises Inc.
Ent Federal Credit Union
Entegris
eviCore healthcare
FedEx Services Corporation
Firstsource Solutions, Ltd.
Focus On The Family
Ford Motor Credit,
CS Business Center
Harland Clarke
Harris Corporation
Heating & Plumbing Engineers, Inc.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Honeywell
Infor Global Solutions
Insurance Technologies
ISS, Inc.
(Intelligent Software Solutions)
JDSU
JPMorgan Chase & Company
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kratos ISI
L-3 Communications,
National Security Solutions
LexisNexis
LinQuest Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Luce Research
Mitre Corporation
The Navigators
NEK Advanced Securities Group
Nexgen Pharma
Northrop Grumman Corporation
OptumInsight
Oracle America, Inc.
Pepsi Bottling Group
PGi
Progressive Insurance Company
Quantum Corporation
Raytheon Company
Rocky Mountain Materials
& Asphalt, Inc.
RT Logic
Science Applications
International Corp
Serco
SIHA
Skyline Products, Inc.
The Spectranetics Corporation
Springs Fabrication, Inc.
StarTek
Stellar Restaurant Solutions
Stresscon Corporation
Summit Technical Solutions, LLC
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
TechWise
Time Warner Cable
T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Transit Mix Aggregates /
Castle Concrete
U.S. Olympic Committee
United Services Automobile
Association
UTC Aerospace Systems
Vectrus
Verizon Enterprise Solutions
VM Ware
Wells Fargo
Western Forge Corporation
Westone Laboratories, Inc.
Wide Open West
Xerox
X-IO
Young Life
Zurich Insurance Services
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BUSINESS ALLIANCE
FORTUNE
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C O M P A N I E S
with a Presence in El Paso County
L-3 Communications, Engineering &
Technical Services
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Northrop Grumman Aerospace
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Oracle America, Inc.
Progressive Insurance Company
Quest Diagnostics
AT&T Government Solutions, Inc.
Raytheon Company
Boeing Company, Integrated Defense Systems
Sanmina-SCI
CenturyLink
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
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Thermo MF Physics, LLC
Comcast
Time Warner Cable
EMC Corp.
United Services Automobile
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FedEx Services Corporation
Ford Motor Credit, CS Business Center
Harris Corporation
Hewlett Packard Enterprises
Honeywell
Jabil Circuit, Inc.
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Industries
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United Technologies - Aerospace
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URS Corporation
Verizon Enterprise Solutions
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Xerox
YRC Worldwide
Colorado Springs is home to a diverse array of business, a result of more than 31
years of careful economic development and planning. The area offers cost advantages,
easy access to both coasts, a low incidence of natural disasters, climate perfect for
disaster recovery locations and a workforce trained to the needs of many industries.
BUSINESS ALLIANCE
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PUBLIC EMPLOYERS
Fort Carson
26,282
Peterson Air Force Base
Memorial Hospital University of Colorado Health
3,146
9,976
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
United States
Air Force Academy
Schriever Air Force Base
School District # 11
City of Colorado Springs
School District # 20
Colorado Springs Utilities
7,576
5,718
3,226
2,833
2,805
2,790
2,150
Colorado ranked 5th Best State for Business
and ranked 1st for Labor Supply by Forbes.
The ranking looked
at 36 data points
across six main
areas: business
costs, labor
supply, regulatory
environment,
economic climate,
growth prospects
and quality of life.
Business costs,
which include labor,
energy and taxes,
were weighted
the most heavily.
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3 Hundred Days Distilling
3-D
A & C Plastic, Inc.
A & L Aluminum
A-1 Custom Signs
A-1 Engraving
A-Mark Budget Signs & Banners
Abilities Unlimited
Absolute Machine / Flexx Systems
Absolute Vapor Lounge, LLC
Academy Vision Science Clinic
Access Research Network (ARN)
Adapta Medical
Advanced Impressions
Advantage Manufacturing
Agco Printed Circuitry
Akima, LLC
All American Sports Center
Allegion PLC
Alliance Storage Technologies, Inc.
Alpha S Corporation
Alpine Casting Company, Inc.
AmeriCo, Inc.
Ampex Data Systems Corporation
Anabolic Laboratories
Analog Devices Inc.
Ancillary 123
Andrew Wommack Ministries
Andrews Candy Co., Inc.
Aqueous Biomedical
Arctic Slope World Services, Inc.
Argus Systems Inc.
Aspen Sign Company
Aspire Biotech Inc.
Atmel Corporation
Audio-Therapy Innovations, Inc.
Auto Truck Group
Automated Systems Engineering
Avalanche Sign Contracting
AVX Corporation
AWHFY Publishing
Badger Magnetics
Baja Salsa, Inc.
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
Barnes Engineering Company
Biblica
Bier Werks
Bing Promotional Products
Bio Pappel International
Bioelements
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study
Biosyntrx
Biotest Laboratories
Black Forest Engineering
Black Forest News
Blue Line Engineering
Blue Star Recyclers
Bold Technologies
Borealis Fat Bikes
Boyd Lighting
The Brewing Science Institute
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Bristol Brewing Company
Briargate Media
BroCom Corporation
Brooks Brothers Cabinetry, Inc.
BRP / Billet Racing Products, LLC
C & G Machine
CAB-CON Enterprises, Inc.
Carrio Cabling Corporation
CEA Medical Manufacturing
CEM-Tek, Inc.
Cheetah Printing & Design Inc.
Cherry Creek Systems
Cheyenne & Woodmen Edition
Chromatic Technologies, Inc.
City Glass Company
Clarks Metal & Speed
Clean Zone Technology
CNC Machine & Engineering Corporation
Cobham plc
Cogitic Corporation
Cole Promo Inc.
Colorado Alpine Steel, LLC
Colorado Architectural Millwork Supply, Inc.
Colorado Canyon Signs Inc.
Colorado Cardboard Solutions LLC
The Colorado Catholic Herald
Colorado Compressed Gases
Colorado Engineering Inc.
Colorado Industrial Packaging
Colorado Laser Technologies, Inc.
Colorado Mountain Brewery*
Colorado Publishing Company
Colorado Sintered Metals, Inc.
Colorado Springs Windustrial
Companion Habitats, Inc
ConcealFab Corporation
Concepts in Millwork, Inc.
Convergent Design, Inc.
Creative Gold
Crompion International
Cruiser Accessories
Current USA, Inc.
Cypress Semiconductors
D&B Precision Products
David C Cook
Davis Whitehall
Decker & Son Sausage Company
DePuy Synthes Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Desert Glass Works, Inc.
Design West International Inc.
Designer Signs & Banners
Diamond Wire Material Technologies
Direct Checks Unlimited / Deluxe Corp.
Distillery 291 LLC
Diversified Machine Systems, LLC
DocuMart
DocVoyce
The Doodler
dpiX, LLC
Dragon’s Lair Vapors
Drumm Envelope Manufacturing
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Edemco Dryers, Inc.
Ed’s Custom Sheet Metal, LLC
Electric Propulsion Laboratory
Elliot-Barry Company
Elope Inc.
EM Microelectronic-US, Inc.
EMF Corporation
EnduroBites
Entegris
eolas Ltd.
Evoqua Water Technologies
Excalibur Machine & Sheet Metal
Express Signs & Banners
Fairchild Semiconductor
Falcon Laboratories Inc.
Fed Ex Office Print & Ship Center*
Ferrari Films, Inc.
Fieldhouse Brewing Company
Fillmore Asphalt
Fineline Imaging
Firebaugh Precast, Inc.
Fittje Brothers Printing Company
Fix My Blinds, Inc.
Flextec Corporation
Flir
Fluke Networks Colorado
Focus on the Family
Fossil Brewing Company
Fountain Sand & Gravel
Frequent Flyer Services
The Future Company
G&C Packing Company
G&K Services
The Gazette
General Aluminum Forge
General Machine, Inc.
Glaser Steel
Glass Blowers of Manitou
Glassical Designs, Inc.
Gold Camp Brewing Company
Goodcable
Graham Oleson
Grant Dental Technology Corporation
Great Storm Brewing
Green Mountain Audio
GreenGold Lubricants
The Harloff Company
Healthy Coloradan Multimedia, LLC
Helmers & Howard Publishers, Inc.
HemoGenix
High Performance Engineering, Inc.
Highvac Corporation
Hi-Tech Fabrication
Howell Precision Machine & Engineering
IC Interconnect, LLC
IMS Productions
Industrial EX
Innovative Learning Concepts Inc.
Integrity Manufacturing
Integrity Welding & Manufacturing
Intermountain Steel Manufacturing
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International Packaging, Inc.
IP Automation
Iron Bird Brewing Company
IronWolf Designs
JA Flesher Co., Inc.
Jabil Circuit, Inc.
Janska, LLC
JaXon Engineering & Maintenance, Inc.
jbj Precision Industries Inc.
Jeff Rowland Design Group
JMS Machining & Design, Inc.
JPM Prototype & Mfg., Inc.
K&H Manufacturing, LLC
Keysight Technologies, Inc.
Kineo, Inc
Knob Hill Welding & Machine Shop
Koobi
KPB Printing Inc.
Kraft Beers
Krohn’s Coverings Inc.
L3 Screen Printing-Embroidery
Law Enforcement Technologies (LET)
Legends Granite
Lewis & Roth Publishers
LexisNexis
Liberty AV Solutions
Liberty Woodwork
Life After 50
Lifesaver Accessories & Kisan Electronics
Lindsay Precast
Linear Manufacturing
Lion Precision
Lockheed Martin Corporation*
LPT (Lieb Precision Tool, Inc.)
LVW Electronics
Macvan Maps Inc.
INDUSTRY KEY
Aerospace/Defense (45)
Bioscience/Healthcare
(41)
Building Materials
(14)
Chemicals
(12)
Data Storage
(5)
Electronics
(35)
Food / Beverage Processing
(36)
Medical Devices (32)
Metal Painting/Machining/Speciality
Plastics
(45)
Publishing/Printing
(60)
Semiconductor
(23)
Sports
(10)
Textiles
(30)
Wood/Paper (27)
(141)
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220Mady’s
Mady’s
Specialty
Specialty
Foods,
Foods,
Inc. Inc.
221Magnisight,
Magnisight,
Inc. Inc.
222MAM-A
MAM-A
Inc. Inc.
223Manitou
Manitou
Motion
Motion
Picture
Picture
Company,
Company,
Ltd. Ltd.
224Master
Master
Vapors
Vapors
225Maytag
Maytag
Aircraft
Aircraft
Corporation
Corporation
226MBS MBS
Mountainboards
Mountainboards
227MedStudy
MedStudy
Corporation
Corporation
228MesaMesa
PowerPower
and Machine
and Machine
Inc. Inc.
229MetalMetal
Products
Products
230MGP MGP
Connecting
Connecting
Rods Rods
231Michael
Michael
Garman
Garman
Productions
Productions
232MicroMicro
Metals,
Metals,
Inc. Inc.
233Microtome
Microtome
234Midwest
Midwest
Barricade
Barricade
235Mikron
Mikron
Manufacturing,
Manufacturing,
Inc. Inc.
236MincoMinco
Manufacturing,
Manufacturing,
LLC LLC
237Minuteman
Minuteman
Press*Press*
238MKS MKS
Medical
Medical
Electronics
Electronics
239Moldrite
Moldrite
Products,
Products,
Inc. Inc.
240Multi-Duti
Multi-Duti
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
(MDM)
(MDM)
241NanoNano
108 Brewing
108 Brewing
Company
Company
242NMG NMG
Aerospace,
Aerospace,
Aerospace
Aerospace
Seating
Seating
Products
Products
Division
Division
243NavPress
NavPress
244NAVSYS
NAVSYS
Corporation
Corporation
245NCT Technologies
NCT Technologies
Group,
Group,
Inc. Inc.
246Neumann
Neumann
Systems
Systems
GroupGroup
247New Pants
New Pants
Publishing
Publishing
Inc. Inc.
248Nexgen
Nexgen
Pharma
Pharma
249OEL Worldwide
OEL Worldwide
Industries
Industries
250O’Keefe
O’Keefe
Ceramics
Ceramics
251Organize
Organize
Light Light
Technology
Technology
Inc. Inc.
252Outside
Outside
the Breadbox
the Breadbox
253OlsonOlson
MotorMotor
& Control
& Control
Co., Inc.
Co., Inc.
254Outreach,
Outreach,
Inc. Inc.
255Packaging
Packaging
Express
Express
Inc. Inc.
256Paradox
Paradox
Beer Beer
Company,
Company,
Inc. Inc.
257Parker
Parker
Hannifi
Hannifi
n Corporation,
n Corporation,
Filtration
Filtration
Group,
Group,
Velcon
Velcon
Filtration
Filtration
Division
Division
258Patsy’s
Patsy’s
Candies
Candies
259Pavestone
Pavestone
Company
Company
260Peak Peak
Analysis
Analysis
and Automation,
and Automation,
Inc. Inc.
261Peak Peak
Custom
Custom
Fabrication,
Fabrication,
Inc. Inc.
262PepsiPepsi
Bottling
Bottling
GroupGroup
263Petrogen,
Petrogen,
Inc. Inc.
264Phantom
Phantom
Canyon
Canyon
Brewing
Brewing
Company
Company
265Photographer’s
Photographer’s
Edge Edge
266Piccadilly
Piccadilly
BooksBooks
Limited
Limited
267PikesPikes
Peak Peak
Brewing
Brewing
Company
Company
268PikesPikes
Peak Peak
Bulletin
Bulletin
269PikesPikes
Peak Peak
CargoCargo
Secure
Secure
270PikesPikes
Peak Peak
Industries,
Industries,
Inc. Inc.
271PikesPikes
Peak Peak
Lithographing
Lithographing
Company
Company
272PikesPikes
Peak Peak
Plastics
Plastics
Co. Co.
273PikesPikes
Peak Peak
Steel,Steel,
LLC LLC
274Planet
Planet
Granite,
Granite,
Inc. Inc.
275PMC-Sierra
PMC-Sierra
276Premiere
Premiere
SilicaSilica
277Prescotts
Prescotts
Inc. Inc.
278PrivilegeFlyer
PrivilegeFlyer
279Pro Machine
Pro Machine
& Engineering
& Engineering
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280PRS Engineering
PRS Engineering
281Quality
Quality
Concepts
Concepts
Manufacturing,
Manufacturing,
Inc Inc
282Quality
Quality
SignsSigns
& Designs
& Designs
283Qualtek
Qualtek
Manufacturing,
Manufacturing,
Inc. Inc.
284Quantum
Quantum
Corporation
Corporation
285Quasar
Quasar
Instruments,
Instruments,
LLC LLC
286Quentin
Quentin
D. Huston
D. Huston
& Sons
& Sons
287Radiance
Radiance
Technologies,
Technologies,
Inc. Inc.
288RahmRahm
Bookbinding
Bookbinding
289Rampart
Rampart
Aviation
Aviation
290Ramtron
Ramtron
International
International
Corporation
Corporation
291RanchRanch
FoodsFoods
DirectDirect
292RapidRapid
X Engineering
X Engineering
293Ray Allen
Ray Allen
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Company,
Company,
Inc. Inc.
294RB Machine,
RB Machine,
Inc. Inc.
295Red Leg
RedBrewing
Leg Brewing
Co. Co.
296ReddyReddy
Ice Ice
297ReliusRelius
Medical
Medical
LLC LLC
298RhoDesco
RhoDesco
Print,Print,
Mail,Mail,
Design
Design
299R-JetR-Jet
Tek USA
Tek USA
300RMB RMB
Products,
Products,
Inc. Inc.
301Richardson
Richardson
Metals,
Metals,
Inc. (RMI)
Inc. (RMI)
302RockyRocky
Mountain
Mountain
Brewery
Brewery
303RockyRocky
Mountain
Mountain
Chocolate
Chocolate
Factory
Factory
304RockyRocky
Mountain
Mountain
Diagnostics,
Diagnostics,
Inc. Inc.
305RockyRocky
Mountain
Mountain
Materials
Materials
& Asphalt,
& Asphalt,
Inc. Inc.
306Rosebrook
Rosebrook
Tracers,
Tracers,
Inc. Inc.
307RP Machining
RP Machining
308RT Logic*
RT Logic*
309Ruxton’s
Ruxton’s
Trading
Trading
Post Post
310Ryan Ryan
Glass,Glass,
Inc. Inc.
311Ryan Ryan
HercoHerco
Flow Flow
Solutions
Solutions
312Saes Saes
Getters
Getters
USA, USA,
Inc. Inc.
313Samtec
Samtec
Microelectronics
Microelectronics
314Sanborn
Sanborn
Colorado
Colorado
315SARA,SARA,
Inc. Inc.
(Scientifi
(Scientifi
c Applications
c Applications
& Research
& Research
Associates,
Associates,
Inc.) Inc.)
316ScottsScotts
Company
Company
317Sharene
Sharene
Sportswear,
Sportswear,
Inc. Inc.
318Sigma
Sigma
Metals,
Metals,
Inc. Inc.
319SignShop
SignShop
Limited
Limited
320Signarama
Signarama
321Signature
Signature
OffsetOffset
322SintonSinton
Dairy Dairy
323Skyline
Skyline
Products,
Products,
Inc. Inc.
324Smiling
Smiling
Toad Toad
Brewery
Brewery
325SnapCrate
SnapCrate
326Snappy
Snappy
Print Print
327Solar Solar
MadeMade
328Sonoco
Sonoco
Protective
Protective
Solutions
Solutions
329Spectrabotics
Spectrabotics
LLC LLC
330The Spectranetics
The Spectranetics
Corporation
Corporation
331Spectrum
Spectrum
Advanced
Advanced
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Technologies,
Technologies,
Inc. Inc.
332Spectrum
Spectrum
Powder
Powder
WorksWorks
LLC LLC
333Spire Spire
EMS EMS
334Springs
Springs
Fabrication,
Fabrication,
Inc. Inc.
335SRAM,
SRAM,
LLC. LLC.
336SRC Computers,
SRC Computers,
Inc. Inc.
337SRM SRM
Service
Service
CenterCenter
Inc. Inc.
338STORServer,
STORServer,
Inc. Inc.
339Storybook
Storybook
Brewing
Brewing
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Stretching, Inc.
STSC LLC
Sturman Industries
Summit Container Corporation
340Corporation
Stresscon Corporation
Superflow
341
Stretching, Inc.
Swire Coca-Cola
342
STSC
T & T Engraving,
Inc. LLC
343
Sturman Industries
Taikos Drums
344& Powder
Summit
Container Corporation
Taint Paint
Coating
345
Superflow Corporation
Taurus Productions, Inc.
346
Swire Coca-Cola
Taylor Farms of Colorado
347
T & T Engraving, Inc.
Tempur Sealy
348
Taikos Drums
Thermo349
MF Physics,
Taint LLC
Paint & Powder Coating
Thin Metal
350PartsTaurus Productions, Inc.
Third Angle
351
Taylor Farms of Colorado
Titan Robotics
352 LTD.
Tempur Sealy
TMC Design
353 Corporation
Thermo MF Physics, LLC
Transit Mix
/ Castle
354Aggregates
Thin Metal
Parts Concrete
Treehouse
355
Third Angle
Tri-Gon 356
Precision,
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Titan
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Tri-Lakes
TribuneTMC Design Corporation
Transit Mix
Aggregates / Castle Concrete
Trimble358
Sustainment
Engineering
359 Company
Treehouse
Trinity Brewing
360
Tri-Gon Precision, Inc.
Trussway
361 Systems
Tri-Lakes Tribune
TSI Weapons
362 Conecpts
Trimble Inc.
Sustainment Engineering
Tube Bending
363 Products,
Trinity Brewing
Tucker Safety
Inc. Company
364Innovations,
Trussway
Two Moon
Inc.
365
Weapons Systems
Tymar Industries,TSIInc.
366
Tube Bending Conecpts Inc.
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UniPixel
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Tucker Safety Products, Inc.
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United Memories
368
Two Moon Innovations, Inc.
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UTC Aerospace
Systems
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Tymar Industries, Inc.
Vertec Tool,
Inc.
370
UniPixel
Visionary371
PlasticsUnited Memories
Voltex, Inc.
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UTC Aerospace Systems
VPE Global,
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WCM Industries,
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Western376
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Steel, Inc.
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Bioscience/Healthcare
(41)
Westside380
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Data Storage
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Western
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Windstar381
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Inc. Steel, Inc.
Electronics
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382
Westone Laboratories, Inc.
Chemicals
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Wine Punts
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383
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Data Storage
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385
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Local manufacturing group takes hold
F
or the past couple of years, a small
group of manufacturing professionals has been meeting to work on initiatives designed to boost our regional
manufacturing industry. About a year
ago, we reached out to more companies,
increased participation and expanded
the discussion, then formed the Pikes
Peak Manufacturing Partnership. Current members range from very small
companies to large area manufacturers.
Our signature event in 2015 was the
SOCOM expo in October. The two-day
event showcased more than 100 regional
manufacturing companies. The biggest
impact was student participation, as
roughly 2,000 students from local high
schools and colleges came to learn about
technology and career opportunities.
What did they learn?
They learned what the manufacturing community has known all along:
The industry is not dead, there are jobs
available, and those jobs typically pay
more than average and include benefits.
You can learn a transferable skill and you
do not need a four-year college degree.
Jobs range from basic entry-level skills
to advanced computer programming
with numerous opportunities to learn
and grow. Most companies of any size
do in-house training, and in many cases
all you need is a good work ethic, desire
to learn and commitment to your trade.
It’s not unusual to double your salary
in a few years, and most people in management grew up through the ranks. Not
too bad for people who are not going to
college. And by the way, manufacturing companies also hire engineers, IT
professionals, HR professionals, accountants, programmers, logistics, materials
experts, etc., etc.
Some points to consider:
•Demand for
US produced goods
is on the rise, production is coming
back the U.S. and
the future is bright.
•Productivity,
technology and innovation are making the U.S. a more
attractive place to N E P P L
manufacture and Springs Fabrication
the U.S. economy is
leading the world.
•Manufacturing jobs have a unique
multiplier effect, creating demand for an
average of 2-3 additional jobs in a community for every manufacturing job.
• Economists understand and support
the need for a diversified economy with a
strong manufacturing sector; manufacturing touches every other industry.
Tom
What else are we doing?
We are working with local schools
and organizations on some key initiatives centered around awareness, education, internships and an apprenticeship program. We are planning a scholarship program for students interested
in advanced skills required in manufacturing. We are supporting STEM and
similar programs in early education,
and we are working with high schools
and Pikes Peak Community College
to assist in building curriculum that is
relevant to the needs of manufacturing
companies.
Working through the Southern Colorado Business Partnership, we have developed a relationship with the Southern Colorado Manufacturing Group in
Pueblo. This alliance gives us a regional
structure, the preferred model for collaboration and qualification for state and
federal grants.
We are working with the Colorado
Office of Economic Development and
International Trade (OEDIT) and with
the Colorado Advanced Manufacturing
Alliance (CAMA). We are closely affiliated with the Colorado Springs Regional
Business Alliance and working with a
host of local nonprofits dedicated to improving our local economy through better jobs.
We are working with CAMA to design
and build out a SMART center in Colorado Springs, partially funded by a $6.8
million grant through OEDIT and focused on strengthening manufacturing.
Colorado’s SMART Project is focused
on driving long-term economic growth
in the Advanced Industries. The principles of the Strengthening Manufacturing Accelerated by Research and Technology (SMART) are straight-forward:
Collaboration across the manufacturing
ecosystem/community;
productivity
and operational improvements for Colorado manufacturers; commercialization
of emerging advanced technologies and
developing tangible pathways from ideas
to the production lines.
This project is about advancing Colorado’s existing manufacturers so they can
create the products of today and tomorrow cost-effectively, creating economic
opportunity for our communities.
What do we need
and what can you do?
We need increased participation from
area companies. We welcome help from
anyone but have committed to drive the
process through manufacturing professionals willing to help increase manufacturing’s economic impact in our region.
Originally published in the CSBJ, Jan. 16, 2015
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CSBJ
Relationships crucial for
INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS
Bryan Construction, a Colorado Springs contractor, is working on the Dahla Dam in Afghanistan.
By Marija B. Vader
marija.vader@csbj.com
Good citizenship means understanding what’s happening in the world, and
being a good businessperson means doing business internationally, said Schuyler
Foerster, past president of the Colorado
Springs World Affairs Council.
“If we’re going to be around in another
40 years, we better be global,” Foerster said.
Foerster served moderator of a panel
discussion on doing business internationally, sponsored by the Business Journal.
The featured speaker was Les Janka, who
served in executive positions in Saudi
Arabia for decades. He also worked in the
White House under three presidents on
international affairs.
Janka joined Colorado Springs business consultants Elena Steiner and Robert
Strauss and Bryan Construction owner
Scott Bryan speaking to an intrigued audience at the event.
Relationships
Janka and his wife lived in Saudi Arabia
eight years. Most recently, Janka served as
president-Saudi Arabia for Quincy International, a company formed specifically
to help American business to enter the
Saudi market.
“The Saudis last year bought $20 billion worth of services and products from
the United States,” Janka said. “Business is
booming in Saudi Arabia. They welcome
American business. They welcome our
style of doing business and our products.”
American business owners wanting to
cash in on Middle East business should
research the countries and opportunities
at the U.S. Department of Commerce regional offices and website, he added.
But first, he stressed, is the importance
of patiently building strong relationships with businesspersons in foreign
countries. Janka said one of the biggest
problems with Americans doing business
overseas — not just in the Arab world —
is their lack of patience.
“We just cannot take the time to build
the relationships or to just cope with
the slowness of other places. We think
we can fly in there, do three briefings,
four PowerPoints, the contract is drafted, and we say, ‘Come on, let’s sign the
contract. We’ll have it on the ship to ship
“If we’re going to be around in another 40 years, we better be global,”
Foerster said.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CSBJ
next month. Oh and by the way, my
business development director says
I have to book this sale this quarter
because we’ll run out of business development money if we don’t.’
“That kind of talk just doesn’t get
you anywhere, that approach, the impatience. I think I have probably seen
more business opportunities go sour
because of American impatience.”
Bryan agreed, saying, “You don’t
text them and expect an answer
back. They are face-to-face folks, and
in doing so, you have to travel over
there and spend days with them.”
Close to American impatience
is American arrogance that also
“doesn’t get us very far,” Janka said.
“They want to get to know you.
They want to build trust. Things
move slowly, but it’s all about relationships. Once relationships are established, they will last forever.”
Collaboration, students
Business-building in the Middle
East is not just about a paycheck, Janka said. Most successful companies
doing business in Saudi ask the questions: What are the needs of Saudi
Arabia? How do I train your people?
How do we create local jobs for your
people, not just dump our stuff on
the docks and go home?
They also make an effort to learn
the culture of a country, what motivates people in a region.
“Again, Americans are tremen-
dously handicapped because somehow, genetically, we think if you just
speak English loud enough, anybody
will understand. That doesn’t work.
Even a few words of Arabic will go a
long way because it shows respect,”
Janka said.
Conversely, American businesspeople should think about Saudi companies doing business in the United
States, and how the American companies can help, he added.
“Make it a two-way street. In my
little Loudoun County in Virginia, we
have 40 German companies. American companies are working with them
building some fantastic business relationships and creating a lot of larger
markets for businesses,” Janka said.
He added that more than 100,000
foreign students are at schools in the
U.S., “and I’m sure there are a lot of
them here in Colorado. Every one of
those students needs an internship
learning how to do business,” Janka
said.
Bryan Construction
The Colorado Springs contractor
has built in the Caribbean, on the
Turks and Caicos Islands, Afghanistan, Turkey and other areas in the
Middle East. It has offices in Istanbul,
Turkey and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Bryan started working overseas
in 2010 after a client here, the Army
Corps of Engineers, asked him to bid
on a project.
“They asked me to go to Iraq after
the first Gulf War,” Bryan said. “I said,
‘No, I don’t have the resources.’ They
asked me to go to New Orleans after
Katrina and I said, ‘No, I don’t have the
resources.’ In 2010 they asked me to go
to Afghanistan and I said, ‘You know?
Things aren’t so rosy around here. I
think I might do that.’ ”
Bryan’s contact at the Corps of Engineers advised him to get a partner overseas and provided some names.
“So I spent a lot of money and time
and went to meet with them. Like Les
said, you don’t just call them on the
phone. You spend days with them. You
go to dinner with them, meet their families. That’s just the way they are. It’s been
a heck of a journey and it’s been a lot of
fun,” Bryan said.
In the Caribbean, Bryan Construction
International built a Coast Guard base
on the island Great Inagua, “in the middle of nowhere,” Bryan said. “My guys
said it was heaven in hell. There’s nothing there. Everything had to be barged
in — cranes, concrete, trucks.”
The company was set to enter Iraq,
“and that was when ISIS kind of blew everything up in there. My sources tell me
that we are going back into Iraq to finish that job,” he added. The company is
also improving the Dahla Dam in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan and built
barracks for U.S. Special Forces in the
Middle East.
Dubai is “pretty awesome. It’s New
York City built in a 10-year time frame,”
Bryan said. “I recommend everybody go
there. It’s amazing.”
Originally published in the CSBJ, April 24, 2015
COLORADO RANKED 6TH
HAPPIEST STATE
according to Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. The survey took
place during the past year with more than 178,000 participants from
across the country taking part in random phone surveys with questions
regarding elements of well-being, including motivation to achieve goals
(purpose), having positive relationships (social), economic satisfaction
(financial), feeling safe and having pride in where you live (community),
and taking care of your health (physical). (02/15)
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CSBJ
PPCC plotting
aggressive strategies
By Marija B. Vader
marija.vader@csbj.com
P
ikes Peak Community College
has several plans in the works to
educate people, ranging from teaching
graphic arts to raising chickens to helping veterans find jobs after their service
in the field.
PPCC President Lance Bolton testified earlier this year before the Capital Development Committee at the
Colorado Legislature, requesting state
funding for a proposed project on the
downtown campus.
There, at 100 W. Pikes Peak Ave., between two existing buildings, plans call
for a new 8,000-square-foot building,
which will include a 4,000-square-foot
black box theater and a completed student commons area.
“We have been seeking state funding to help us with that project,” which
may cost $5 million at the last estimate,
Bolton said.
Tasked with the responsibility to
review funding requests for major
projects from state agencies, the CDC
visited the site in October and heard
plans from college personnel and local
dignitaries.
The building is envisioned to be a
venue for public meetings, political debates, performances by arts groups and
other groups.
“It really helps us be a stronger community partner,” Bolton said.
Nearby, at 22 N. Sierra Madre,
PPCC bought the former GowdyPrintcraft Press, a large warehouse that
had “sat empty for about a decade,”
Bolton said. The college purchased the
10,135-square-foot, two-story building
This artist’s rendition shows how the downtown branch of Pikes
Peak Community College will look after construction. Construction
is set to begin later this year.
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and 0.77-acre lot in 2013 for $727,000.
“That’s a longer-term project. It needs
more planning, more definition and
more funding sources.
“We were fortunate to be able to buy
that at a really good time.”
The college will likely tear down
the building and “start fresh there,” he
added.
PPCC has three other campuses and
serves around 22,000 students annually.
Workforce development
Debbie Sagen, PPCC vice president
of workforce development, has heard
companies say they have job openings,
but an unskilled workforce.
“The larger issue is getting our arms
around how big the skills gap really is
in our region. What are the areas that
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Photo by Bryan Grossman
Sports
management
all business at
UCCS
By Bryan Grossman
bryan.grossman@csbj.com
T
aryn Duncan credits her love of sports to
a childhood filled with opening days at
Coors Field with her dad. She would go on to
play prep softball and, while it was the team at
UCCS that caught the Littleton native’s attention, it was the school’s sports management
program that earned her devotion.
Duncan, 24, now acts as
suite services and events manager for the Tacoma Rainiers,
the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
“In high school I decided
Duncan
I wanted to take the sports
route,” Duncan said. “When I found out it
would be the inaugural year for the sports
management program at UCCS and my freshman year, it was perfect.”
Duncan, along with many of the 43 students accepted into the highly competitive
program (fewer than 20 percent of applicants
are admitted), discovered that unique collaborations and a degree from a business school
with world-renowned accreditation have been
nothing but performance-enhancing.
What you know
UCCS’ definition of sports management:
Being involved in the business of sport in all
contexts including for-profit (e.g., professional
sports), not-for-profit (e.g., collegiate sports,
the Olympic movement) and the public sector
(e.g., parks and recreation).
Eric Olson, director of the UCCS sports management program, was instrumental
in getting English Premier League teams to accept interns from the school. Olson
said a sport-specific track is being negotiated, and if approved, could double the
number of enrollees accepted into the program.
“It confuses a lot of people in the industry,” according to Eric Olson,
director of the UCCS sports management program. “A lot of sports management programs include things like kinesiology, coaching, sports science; all valid degrees, but they are not sport business. First and foremost,
here it’s a business degree.”
Olson said two-thirds of graduates go on to work in sports, and those
who do not typically put their degrees to use in another business-related
field.
“That’s really reassuring to parents,” he said. “They think sports management is a pretty narrow field, and it is — it’s incredibly hard to get into.
The number of students who want it [exceed] the number of jobs. But if
they can’t find a sports job, they are qualified for the business world like
any student out there.”
Students must meet the academic standards set forth by a college of
business with an AACSB, or Association to Advance Collegiate Schools
of Business, accreditation, Olson said, adding only the top 5 percent of
business schools in the world qualify.
“Our average incoming freshman has a 3.55 [grade point average],”
Olson said. “We have a saying: If you can’t get in here, there’s always engineering. … It’s not a dumb-jock program.”
Olson added that students take marketing, finance, law and economics
courses, and the rigor quickly reroutes the misguided.
“Most students come in wanting to work in professional sports and
those turn out not to be the sort of opportunities they were expecting,”
he said. “Young men and women think they’re going to be John Elway’s
best friend, or they’ll be designing the new logo for the Broncos, or they’ll
select who they draft. That’s not the reality of it.”
Olson said the majority of entry-level positions with professional
sports teams involve telephone sales. Those who do well there can work
their way to outside sales.
“You can make a lot of money and move up, but that’s not what most
See UCCS page 39
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CSBJ
Springs a magnet for high-tech firms
By Marija B. Vader
marija.vader@csbj.com
The Hubble Telescope celebrated its 25th birthday this year.
The space telescope 347 miles above Earth has beamed back valuable information about the universe and stunning high-definition
photographs of other galaxies and planets.
Hubble has ties to Colorado Springs.
All five of the major working instruments for the telescope are
made by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., which is headquartered in Boulder and has a presence in Colorado Springs.
With decades of Army and Air Force presence, Colorado
Springs has long been a magnet for technology and defense-support industries.
Global aerospace and defense businesses employ thousands of
men and women in El Paso County. The reach of their efforts extends throughout the Earth and high above into space.
Northrop Grumman
With 963 employed in Colorado Springs, Northrop Grumman’s work supports cyber security; military satellite programs;
missile defense; space control, surveillance, weather analysis,
weather forecasting, battle command training; C4ISR (command
and control, radars and sensors) hardware and software instruction; homeland security and training, and more.
“Some of our more prominent programs are unmanned systems related to Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems,” said
Mark Root, director of corporate media relations. “The Global
Hawk is the only unmanned system out there that flies as long as
it does.” The aircraft can fly for 24 hours or more and at 60,000 feet
and was designed to be used as a surveillance tool over the ocean.
“We also build the fuselage and some electronics for the F35,”
with Lockheed Martin, Root said of the fighter jet. “Our radar is
some of the most advanced.”
Northrop Grumman Corporate Lead Executive Russ Anarde
said the company supports the missile defense agency’s ground
and flight-test program at Schriever Air Force Base.
“When you hear about the missile defense launches and intercepts, we support the agency for the test plans. We do the IT support for the missile defense agencies,” Anarde said. The company
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supports the Army with its mobile missile warning system, which
uses data provided by satellites.
“It makes our troops safer and it makes our country safer,” Anarde said. “The work we do at Schriever is very much tied to missile defense.”
A complex technological challenge for Northrop Grumman is
to be the prime contractor in building the James Webb Telescope
for NASA, Root said. The James Webb Telescope will replace
Hubble, possibly as early as 2018.
The company touts the total annual economic impact of its Colorado Springs operations as reaching $126 million, including a $94
million payroll and $32 million in contracts, effective March 2014.
Lockheed Martin
Around 2,000 people work at Lockheed Martin in Colorado
Springs.
“It’s a terrific place to attract very bright people,” said Director of External Communications Matt Kramer. “The quality of life
here is so strong. We knew we could get good smart engineers.”
In the early 1960s, a small group of LM employees moved here
to support what became the North American Aerospace Defense
Command (NORAD).
Here, Lockheed Martin develops systems that “accelerate intelligence exchange,” said spokesperson Suzanne Smith. The firm
also provides “critical battle-space awareness and mission planning” to American and allied defense forces globally to systems
that coordinate incongruous elements of the U.S. Ballistic Missile
Defense System.
“Collecting, processing, analyzing, securing and sharing information is the core of what we do,” Smith said.
By improving the speed and quality of information, the Lockheed Martin systems enable their users to make better decisions.
“These systems provide a faster-moving decision environment
and an accelerated operations tempo, giving commanders parallel
— not sequential — planning and decision-making capabilities,”
Smith said. “From providing first warning to the U.S. president in
the event of a missile attack to assisting international air operations, the systems we develop support vitally important roles that
protect allied nations and their war fighters, from North America
to Europe to the Middle East and beyond.”
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CSBJ
Boeing
Colorado Springs has been home to the senior Boeing Defense,
Space and Security (BDS) regional executive and field office since
the 1980s. Nationally, the BDS is responsible for Boeing’s defense
and aerospace products and services.
Here, it works with NORAD, the Air Force Space Command,
the Army’s Space and Missile Defense Command, Army Forces
Strategic Command and the Missile Defense Integrated Operations Center, according to information provided by company
spokesperson Lisa Dunbar. The senior executive in the Colorado
Region at Boeing also acts as a liaison to the Army at Fort Carson
and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Also, Boeing is the prime contractor on the ground-based
midcourse defense system, “the nation’s only homeland defense
against long-range ballistic missile attacks,” Dunbar said.
At Schriever, Boeing employees support the Global Positioning
System (GPS) satellite system, the Wideband Global SATCOM
system and the Space-Based Space Surveillance program. Boeing
employees provide Air Force operators with launch and day-today satellite flight operations support for Boeing-built GPS units.
Raytheon
The international defense and aerospace company with headquarters in Massachusetts has around 100 employees in Colorado
Springs, said Raytheon spokesman Mike Doble.
“Raytheon employees in the Colorado Springs offices are generally focused on three areas of innovation: supporting and sus-
taining operations for government sites; developing ground systems in support of space operations, including the modernized
GPS ground system; and modeling and simulation technologies,”
Doble said.
The firm develops software and hardware for space operations.
An example of the modeling and simulation technologies
would be in support of the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center in the Springs, he said.
Raytheon also built the Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite on the
Global Hawk. This technology enables the unmanned craft to scan
large areas and produce high-resolution reconnaissance photos.
Ball Aerospace & Technologies
Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. has an office in north
Colorado Springs.
The staff associated with this office supports Air Force Space
Command’s Space-Based Space Surveillance Block 10 program.
They provide system engineering for bus and payload and command and control, as well as anomaly resolution expertise, said
Roz Brown, spokeswoman for Ball Aerospace & Technologies
Corp. The SBSS mission is to detect and track orbiting space objects, including potential threats to America’s space assets. This
mission is conducted from a Low Earth Orbit and from this orbit
also supports collision avoidance. Ball Aerospace built the SBSS
Block 10 satellite under a Boeing contract with the U.S. Air Force,
Brown added.
Ball also lit candles for Hubble’s birthday cake.
Originally published in the CSBJ April 10, 2015
Colorado ranked 6th State for Overall Well-Being
The ranking is measured by Americans’ perceptions of their lives and their daily experiences through five interrelated
elements that make up well-being: sense of purpose, social relationships, financial security, relationship to community,
and physical health. (02/15) Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CSBJ
Community education
This includes fun and possible careerpath skills classes. These classes are for
people who want to learn “for the fun of
it,” Kaveny said. Classes include how to raise chickens,
jewelry-making, container
gardening, culinary arts,
photography, home repair,
art, business, pet first aid
Sagen
and more.
The community education courses are
“fun-to-learn and career-oriented classes
for both children and adults,” said Sagen.
Classes are taught in career paths that
don’t necessarily require a bachelor’s degree, but rather, a certification or associate’s degree.
Many people, having retired from
a profession in their 50s, still have the
“productivity and passion” to seek a new
career path, Sagen said. “We have classes
to help those folks come together and
CONCEPTUAL RENDERING
talk about what they want to do in the
second half of their work life.”
Three classes this month teach adults
to explore new careers, learn about
their skills and desires and how to network in this high-tech age.
One portion of the program shows
middle-school children various careers.
“We want to show young people
there’s a wide range of options available
to them,” Sagen said. So far, the college
has been working with students from
the Harrison School District in southern Colorado Springs.
Customized training
PPCC has a training grant through
the Colorado Office of Economic Development that allows companies to train
current employees in specific skills at the
company’s location.
“We’ve been serving manufacturing
companies so far,” including Allegin
(formerly Schlage), Bal Seal Engineering
and more, Sagen said. “We were training their employees in machining and
blueprint reading so their workforce has
a higher level of competency so they can
be more efficient.”
During the recession, one of the first
places that companies trimmed their
budgets was in training, Sagen said.
“Many of these companies have
had to go without training for many,
many years,” she said. “Technology has
changed; there are new processes. As
companies are now more robust, they’re
investing in new technology and they’re
hiring new workers.
“The training environment is really
hot right now.”
Career development
This arm of the PPCC workforce development program aims to train people
for new careers. This training occurs at
the college. She cited programs, each for a
specific segment of the workforce.
A construction skills, basic framing
training was directed toward miliatry
people coming off active duty after the
Waldo Canyon fire in 2012.
“There was such a crunch for workers.
The demand just got huge,” and now the
industry has stabilized locally, Sagen said.
Another program is called ESL (English as a Second Language) for the Workplace. This program is designed for people whose primary language is not English and who want more language skills to
use in their work environment.
“We can have our staff do a free presentation to their employees [in the
workplace] so they can learn about the
program,” Sagen said.
Another program teaches diesel maintenance at Goodwill Industries.
Several area employers — school districts, Colorado Springs Utilities, FedEx,
Goodwill and more — have fleets of diesel vehicles and a need for mechanics.
“This noncredit certificate program
will be aimed at veterans,” Sagen said.
“They would do an internship at Goodwill Industries after completing the program, and Goodwill would help them
with job placement.”
EXISTING
BUILDING
NEW “YARD”
ST
need people and how do we fill those
needs?” Sagen said.
The college is leading a skills-gap survey of area employers this spring to identify workforce needs. Others involved
include UCCS, the Regional Business
Alliance and the Southern Colorado
Economic Forum. The study will focus
on eight key industries: aerospace and
defense, health and wellness, technology
and information, advanced manufacturing, bioscience, electronics, energy and
natural resources and financial services.
To address employers’ needs, PPCC
created a new workforce division in 2012.
College spokeswoman Karen Kaveny says
the three-prong program focuses on community education, customized training
and career development.
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profession in their 50s, still have the
“productivity and passion” to seek a
new career path, Sagen said.
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want to do,” he said. When students get beyond the sparkle of pro sports, he said, they
realize opportunities exist elsewhere, and
many are in Colorado Springs.
“The [U.S. Olympic Committee] and
[national] governing bodies here means
this city has other opportunities besides
selling tickets,” Olson said. “They organize
events and manage junior programs and
[attract] membership. They provide a lot
of opportunities for students to use their
business skills in other ways.”
Who you know
It was 2002 when Olson first contacted
the front office of Manchester United Football Club in England, which is a member
of the elite, professional Premier League,
the highest level of English soccer. Olson
wanted to write a case study on the organization, and after three years and much
correspondence, he’d persuaded them to
allow an inside look.
“I went to my first game and was hooked,”
Olson said of his first trip. “I needed to find
a way to go back so I returned to write an
article on Arsenal [Football Club in London] building their stadium.”
After years of developing relationships within the Premier League, Olson
collaborated with club CEOs in allowing
sports management students to participate in internships overseas. Students
have since worked with English clubs
including Everton F.C. and Sunderland
Association F.C.
“I don’t know of anyone else in the
country who provides that kind of opportunity,” he said. “We’re very selective with
those students. They represent this program, they represent this college and they
represent the whole United States.”
Duncan, who worked with Everton in
Liverpool, was the program’s first student
to earn a Premier League internship.
“It was my first opportunity to work
in professional sports, and I think it provided me with an advantage,” Duncan
said. “I experienced professional sports in
a different country, and I’ve tried to bring
some things I’ve learned in England to my
American job.”
She said, for instance, Premier League
players do more to connect with fans than
American athletes. Community-building
events include a banquet where fans can
dine with their team.
“Fans become family and the athletes
take the time to get to know them,” she
said. “I wish that was something American athletes would do more.”
Olson said one needn’t go to Europe,
however, to work with some of the world’s
top athletic programs. UCCS has developed relationships with professional teams
in Denver and with Division I programs
at the Air Force Academy and Colorado
College. The school also partners with the
Colorado Springs Sky Sox, which created a
sports management scholarship at UCCS.
Here we grow
Olson said the program has grown so
popular the past few years that the university is considering doubling enrollment. That hinges, however, upon current negotiations to create the program’s
first sport-specific track. Olson indicated
that if an agreement is reached, details
concerning the expansion of the program
could be disclosed by the end of January.
“We’re turning down many qualified
students who we would like to have at
this university, so we’re looking at doubling the number in our undergraduate
program. A big chunk of those students
will go into a specialty sport if we get that
lined up,” he said.
Olson said increasing the number of
students is a step toward meeting the
needs of a growing sports economy.
PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts North
American spectator sport revenues at
around $70 billion by 2018. That number
is based on gate revenues, media rights,
sponsorships and merchandising. In
2013, spectator sports realized $56.9 billion in revenue, according to the report.
Spectator sports in the Denver metro
area in 2014 generated 1,500 jobs, a respectable slice of the more than 130,000
employed within the industry in North
America, according to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor and Statistics.
“Money going into sports isn’t declining at all,” Olson said, adding that additional sport-specific programs could
be in the future, though it would mean
breaking the mold.
“NASCAR ... works all around the
country developing programs. But nobody’s doing Formula 1. It’s back in the
U.S. and there’s a huge following out there.
… We would try to look at some nontraditional things. The X Games would be one
as well. We’re not doing the NFL because
it’s already saturated.”
Additionally, Olson said the university’s
sports management program coincides
with the city’s vision of becoming a premier global sports destination.
“If you look at economic development
in geographic areas, it develops around
a core,” he said. “The Bay Area has high
tech, Portland has product development
… Nashville has country western music.
We have a critical group here we’d like to
see expand.
“The [Colorado Springs] economy relies heavily on the military and religious
and social service organizations. Manufacturing has declined since I’ve been
here,” Olson said. “We need to be diversified, and sports is an attractive industry.
We would like to see it impact everyone
even indirectly because it makes for a
stronger Colorado Springs — and stronger community as well.”
Originally published in the CSBJ, Jan. 16, 2015.
“Our average incoming freshman has a 3.55 [grade point average],” Olson said.
“We have a saying: If you can’t get in here, there’s always engineering. …
It’s not a dumb-jock program.”
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Youth, diversity
drive Symposium
“The Cosmos is all that is or ever was or ever will
be. Our feeblest contemplations of the Cosmos stir us
— there is a tingling in the spine, a catch in the voice, a
faint sensation, as if a distant memory, of falling from
a height. We know we are approaching the greatest of
mysteries.”
That is how Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper,
quoting American cosmologist Carl Sagan, eloquently helped open the 31st International Space Symposium April 13 at The Broadmoor.
The Space Symposium — put on each year by the
Colorado Springs-based Space Foundation in partnership with countless aerospace industry partners
such as Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Ball Aerospace — this year included the leaders of 13 international space agencies, nearly 1,200 organizations from 40 countries and hosted more than
10,000 guests.
That crowd included dignitaries, celebrities and
aerospace mavens such as Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz
Aldrin, Planetary Society President Bill Nye “The Science Guy,” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and
Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Air Force Space
Command headquartered in Colorado Springs.
During Hickenlooper’s introductory speech, he
said, “Colorado now employs more aerospace work-
ers per capita than any other state in America.”
The state is home to 30 separate research facilities,
three space-based nonprofit headquarters (including
the Space Foundation) and the University of Colorado, which receives more NASA funding than any
other American university. Hickenlooper attached
meaning to these statements by saying that Colorado,
through these feats, has become a state with one of
the fastest-growing space economies — one that continues to attract young professionals from all over.
“We have become one of the leading magnets in the
country for Millennials,” Hickenlooper said. “Many
of them are highly educated and many of them are
entrepreneurs. ... It really does create a dynamic sense
of innovation in this state.”
It seems no mistake that Hickenlooper and Space
Foundation CEO Elliot Pulham touched on two
crucial aspects of the Space Symposium’s growth in
recent years: an evolving focus both on international
affairs and on young industry professionals.
That combined focus was increasingly apparent, as
crowds of foreigners and Millennials milled about the
Ball Aerospace Exhibit Center and Pavilion. Young
aerospace industry professionals from across the U.S.
and at least three other continents attended the Space
Symposium’s opening ceremony Monday night and
sat through countless panel discussions, lectures and
special events in the days to follow.
“The thing that is new to me is seeing all the in-
“There is a whole world of collaboration that you
don’t see unless you come to these events.”
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ternational aspects,” said Ben Honey, 27,
who works as a mission operations contractor for the International Space Station at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. “There is a whole world of
collaboration that you don’t see unless
you come to these events.”
Honey, who sat on a panel on the ISS
as part of the Symposium’s New Generation Space Leaders track, said that more
than half his co-workers in Houston are
recent college graduates, and that it’s
great to see that reflected throughout
the industry.
“It’s really exciting to see so much
youth and enthusiasm out there,” he
said. “I love that.”
Multiple players
The event’s general program began
with a panel on international space
agencies and how they’re tackling the
world’s space-related issues. The leaders
of 13 space agencies — Italy, U.S., Canada, Europe, Mexico, France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Romania,
Germany, Japan, South Korea and the
United Arab Emirates — joined the panel. Each country has its own specific focus and issues in the world of aerospace.
The discussion, moderated by Pulham, focused on international cooperation and collaboration to achieve a
variety of goals, such as extending the
life and work of the International Space
Station, creating better and more practical space vehicles and creating the infrastructural framework to sustain space
exploration.
The United Arab Emirates, for instance, has only a 6-month-old space
program. South Korea, which has for
decades operated a space agency, has
been slow to develop. International
and commercial collaboration between
global partners is necessary for the vitality of global astronautic efforts, according to the panelists.
As the session closed, the leaders foSee Space page 47
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Exercise site attracts
The Incline’s first climbers
since its renovation make
their way to the top.
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By Bryan Grossman
bryan.grossman@csbj.com
Photo by Bryan Grossman
Following three months of closure and $1.5 million
in repairs and upgrading, the Manitou Incline opened
to an eager crowd in early December 2014. Officials
involved in the project spoke to the crowd before the
first hikers made their way to the Incline’s summit.
Speakers included Manitou Springs Mayor Marc
Snyder; Krithika Prashant, senior communications
specialist for the City of Colorado Springs; Project
Manager Sarah Bryarly and Colorado Springs City
Councilor Jill Gaebler.
According to Bryarly, about 22 percent of the Incline was renovated, with the steepest portions identified as needing the most immediate attention.
Bryarly said 32 retaining walls were constructed to
help alleviate erosion, and water chases were installed
to efficiently move rainfall away from the Incline.
“The hillside may fall down, but the retaining walls
will still be in place,” Bryarly said.
She said the fitness attraction has gotten even
steeper since construction.
“I guarantee you will still need your hands to climb
up a couple of the ties,” she said. “It’s still extremely
challenging in spots and some places have gotten
even steeper than [a 68 percent grade]. Your calves
will be burning when you get done with the trail.”
Local contractor
The city is happy with the work by Timberline
Landscaping, the Colorado Springs company contracted for the project.
“The city is very pleased with how the Incline
work turned out,” Prashant told the Business Journal. “Timberline Landscaping did an outstanding job completing a monumental project in such
a short time frame. With all construction projects
there are minor tweaks and modifications that are
made; however, the project proceeded as we had
planned and we feel the work completed is sustainable and will secure the Incline for years to come.”
Prashant said user safety was one of the project’s
primary drivers.
“The trail is safer for [users] to hike on. The rebar
and T-post that was used to secure the ties has been
removed. The collection of debris within the erosion
channel next to the Incline has been removed and the
area has been restored. … The ties have been secured to
minimize the movement. The combination of all these
elements will help stabilize and protect the Incline, creating a more enjoyable experience for the public.”
Prashant said additional work will be addressed
as funding becomes available.
Incline history
The Incline had been a cable car line used to
transport materials to build pipelines on Pikes Peak.
After the pipelines were completed, it became a popular tourist destination as a cable railway.
When a rock slide damaged the tracks, the steel
lines were removed, leaving the railroad ties. Area
hiking and running enthusiasts began using the Incline to exercise and hike. The attraction gains nearly 2,000 vertical feet in one mile.
According to civil engineer Don Jacobs, a counter
registered an average of 2,000 climbers on summer
weekend days.
Managing the asset
She added that conversations involving how to
manage the Manitou Incline have been in the works
since the 1980s, but it wasn’t until 2009 that the three
property owners — Colorado Springs Utilities, the
cog railway and the U.S. Forest Service — as well as
the cities of Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs
“were able to work out an agreement that would be
beneficial to all properties involved.”
Great Outdoors Colorado, or GOCO, funded entirely through proceeds from the Colorado Lottery,
contributed $350,000 to the project. The organization was represented at the reopening by Local Government Program Manager Jake Houston, who was
making his first trip up the Incline that day.
“This turnout today shows exactly why this is a
project we want to be a part of,” Houston said. “It’s
clearly a Colorado icon and something we’re very
proud to stick a sign on.”
For more information, visit manitouincline.com.
Originally published in the CSBJ, December 11, 2014
At a glance ... Total cost of the project - $1.5 million
Funding breakdown: FEMA - $546,761 • Colorado Springs Utilities - $250,000
• Great Outdoors Colorado - $350,000 • City of Colorado Springs - $130,000 • Colorado State Trails - $200,000
• Incline Friends - $60,000 • Manitou Springs - $40,000
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National
Olympic
Museum
gains steam
By Marija B. Vader
marija.vader@csbj.com
O
rganizers of the planned U.S. Olympic Museum unveiled the first conceptual drawings of the building and
site in downtown Colorado Springs.
Museum officials also announced that the Nor’wood Development Group donated 1.7 acres near the intersection of
Vermijo Avenue and Sierra Madre Street, directly east of the
railroad tracks, for the museum. The site is in the southwest
portion of the downtown Urban Renewal District.
Museum organizers earlier signed a 30-year agreement
with the U.S. Olympic Committee for this museum to be
the only comprehensive U.S. Olympic Museum and Hall of
Fame in the country, and for the USOC to supply content.
Organizers still seek $40 million of the $80 million needed to build and endow the project, said Museum Board
President Dick Celeste.
“Somewhere during the course of the development, we
will also probably undertake a community fundraising effort, where people can invest and have their names laserprinted in the plaza wall or something like that. I think
there’s really strong support in the community.”
The museum movement has several needs: money to
expedite construction; City for Champions agreements for
funding; final permitting from the city, and complete environmental work on the site, Celeste said.
The goal is to break ground in spring 2016, with completion estimated for December 2017, well before the 2018
Olympic Winter Games in Korea, said Celeste, who has
been involved with the museum project’s development for
more than two years.
“My own hope [is] November of 2017, because I turn
80 that month. I really don’t want to be still lugging this
thing around after I’ve turned 80,” Celeste said, chuckling
to a group of business leaders at the annual meeting of the
Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I want
to hand it over to somebody else and say, ‘Take it and go.’ ”
Be an Olympic athlete
On a more serious note, Celeste said one goal is to create
the experience of being an Olympic or Paralympic athlete.
“What we want is an extraordinarily interactive experience.
My hope is that you will say, ‘It’s like being an Olympian.’ You
can dial up any sport, any competition and engage in it.
“If you say, ‘I want to know what it’s like to be one of those
blind ski jumpers going off the landing,’ we can create that
experience for you.”
The museum is expected to attract between 300,000
and 400,000 people annually, of which 80 percent
will likely be from outside Colorado.
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Aerial Perspective, Courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Organizers surveyed dozens of Olympic medalists, asking
their opinion on the most exciting moment they experienced.
“They all agreed it wasn’t when they stood on the medal
stand and they heard the national anthem, though that was really important to them. But it was when the team entered the
venue for the first time in the Parade of Nations,” Celeste said.
“So we’re going to recreate a Parade of Nations by sound and
light and other means, so you could be entering the stadium in
Berlin in 1936 or you could be entering the stadium at Salt Lake
City or London.”
The museum will celebrate Paralympic athletes as well, he
said.
“The building will be the most accessible building — I hope
— in the country. It is ramped completely,” Celeste said, adding
his committee includes two Paralympians.
It will also include the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, Celeste said.
The Olympic Complex’s visitor center in Colorado Springs has
a hall of fame, which is of less-than-Olympic quality, he added.
A magnet to the area
“The U.S. Olympic Museum will become one of the nation’s
must-see destinations, where visitors celebrate the achievements of our Olympic and Paralympic athletes and experience
the effort and excitement of their journey,” Celeste said.
One-third of the 60,000-square-foot building will feature exhibit space, a state-of-the-art theater, gift shop, café and broadcast studio. The museum tour will begin with an introduction
to the Olympics and its history. It will include personal stories
and exhibits from Olympic and Paralympic athletes as well as a
laboratory that focuses on the science and technology of sport,
including nutrition, training and more, he said.
“Inspired by the movement of athletes, the U.S. Olympic Mu-
seum spirals up and outwards from a central atrium, drawing
the public in at its base and propelling them up through the galleries. Expressed in two parts of one body in counterpoise, the
building frames a new downtown public plaza below the view
of Pikes Peak and extends a new axis to the America the Beautiful Park west,” said Elizabeth Diller, partner at Diller Scofidio
+Renfro, design architect for the museum.
Plans include a bridge to America the Beautiful Park, which
will become a natural gateway into downtown.
“I think this museum is going to spark really unimagined
development in downtown Colorado Springs and unbelievable
energy into already-robust tourism, hospitality and sports industries in this community,” Celeste said.
The museum is expected to attract between 300,000 and
400,000 people annually, of which 80 percent will likely be from
outside Colorado.
“I certainly believe we will do better than 350,000. My guess
is we’re going to be closer to half a million visitors,” Celeste said.
The admission price was preliminarily calculated at $18 per
adult, which is the same as the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park,
which attracts 350,000 people a year, he said.
Local residents will likely pay less.
“We will almost certainly offer a community price ticket for
those who live here,” Celeste said.
The design-and-build team includes Diller, Scofidio + Renfro of New York; architect of record Anderson Mason Dale
Architects of Denver; exhibit designer Gallagher and Associates of Washington, D.C.; exhibit fabricator Pacific Studio
of Seattle; and national museum consultant Barrie Projects
of Cleveland. GE Johnson of Colorado Springs will serve as
general contractor.
Originally published in the CSBJ, May 15, 2015
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Mike Schell, president and CEO of Convergent Design, said
his company’s sales grew from $3 million to $12 million in
sales in one year.
By Marija B. Vader
marija.vader@csbj.com
Convergent Design of Colorado Springs
helped produce the movie “Captain Phillips” and continues working with Wheel
of Fortune, National Geographic productions, NFL programs and far more.
All from its 14,000-square-foot center
off Garden of the Gods Road.
Convergent Design manufactures hightech recording devices for the film and
television industries.
“There’s one very important distinction” between Pat Sajak and himself, said
President and CEO Mike Schell, laughing. “We are behind the lens, not in front
of the lens.”
Convergent Design’s devices resemble a
thick iPad Air. They are attached to television and movie filming cameras to record
the action, which is memorialized on a
card in the device. From there, the card
can be removed and inserted into a computer, where editing and formatting can
take place.
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Springs company
helps create
NFL programs
Think of it, Schell said, as a very expensive video recorder.
The business, owned by the electrical
engineer and his wife, Patricia, has been in
operation 10 years, and has grown substantially recently. Between 2013 and 2014, the
business’ sales grew by four times, from $3
million to $12 million, he said.
“In one year ... we were kind of busy,”
Schell said. “We don’t think we’ll do that
again in 2015, but we will, we think, have
significant growth. It’s fun.”
In that same time frame, the company
grew from 18 to 32 employees.
There had been five companies on the
planet producing these devices by the end
of 2013; today there are only two, Convergent Design and a firm in Melbourne,
Australia.
Convergent Design’s headquarters has a
testing laboratory for 12 engineers, a dustfree manufacturing lab, a shipping area
and office space.
Growing at such a fast pace has been a
challenge, Schell said. “One of the biggest
challenges is hiring people, finding quali-
fied engineers. If we get someone right out
of school, we know it’s going to be quite
a bit of training before they can actually
contribute. If we get somebody that’s experienced, it’s difficult to get someone to
move to Colorado Springs. Finding qualified engineers is quite a challenge.”
The technology is ever-changing — “if
you don’t constantly innovate the product,
you will be out of business before long,” he
said. “It moves fast.”
Convergent’s drivers are innovation,
quality and reliability, value and customer
support. The company ships worldwide.
Anywhere there are television productions or people who are making movies,
there are customers, he said.
The basic unit sells for $2,295, and other
components and software can be added.
“It’s intended for people who want to
shoot a video and ... sell it to the BBC or
National Geographic,” Schell said.
“It’s not a product intended for shooting
my son’s birthday party. It’s really a professional product.”
Originally ublished in the CSBJ, Jan. 9, 2015
SPACE
Photo by Cameron Moix
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From page 41
Vulcan salute
Hickenlooper’s speech highlighted an
announcement that the Colorado-based
United Launch Alliance is working on a
next-generation rocket for commercial
launches called “Vulcan” (in honor of
recently deceased Star Trek star Leonard Nimoy, who played “Spock” on the
series). Hickenlooper gave the Vulcan
salute, which Spock used to tell his fellow
lifeforms to “live long and prosper.”
(Despite the governor’s enthusiasm,
the potential spacecraft almost immediately came under fire from an aerospace
company by the same name for trademark infringement. Details of the dispute are pending.)
ULA competitor Space Explorations
Technologies Corp. (commonly known
as “SpaceX,” owned by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk) attempted yet
another landing of its two-stage Falcon
9 spacecraft, a reusable rocket designed
Academy’s contribution
Photo by Cameron Moix
cused their attention on the future. NASA’s Bolden discussed his hope for future
generations in tackling the mysteries of
the Cosmos.
“There is an apparent explosion of
interest in space,” he said. “[Young
people] are interested in things like
cubesats, and I don’t remember seeing
that in my period of time at the space
agency before now. Young people are
going to leave us behind — they don’t
care whether we fulfill our obligations
or not. ... It is the young people who are
going to accomplish the things we’ve
been talking about doing for the past
30, 40, 50 years.”
For years the Space Symposium also
has served as a stage for announcements
in the industry — of new products, programs or other noteworthy feats — and
this year was no different.
space have become jurisdictions of growing importance to the U.S. military. “It’s
imbedded in everything we do. ... Without it, we can’t do what we do today.”
Although Hyten acknowledged the
benefits of lower-earth orbit for defense
systems, Hyten said he hopes to never
“wage war in space” citing his own youth
growing up a space-loving boy near
Huntsville, Ala.
“Nobody wants to do that,” he said.
“[Space] is the key to everything — the
key to the kingdom.”
Bill Nye “the Science Guy,” CEO of the
Planetary Society, emcees an open-mic night
for New Generation Space Leaders.
to make the process more efficient and affordable.
Although the craft successfully launched
a shipment of goods to the International
Space Station, its landing on a floating
barge off the coast of Florida was unsuccessful.
Gen. Hyten, a fixture at the event, delivered a lecture on issues in the aerospace
world through his lens as head of Air Force
Space Command. He spoke briefly on the
importance of commercial partnerships
and innovation, touching on the fact that
nearly all of the military’s new-age tactics
rely on its presence in space via satellite.
“Drones can’t operate without space,”
Hyten said, adding that space and cyber
Air Force Academy cadets seized an
opportunity during the week to announce the Academy’s progress on its
FalconSAT program, which gives cadets hands-on experience in the development, manufacturing and operation
of functional cube satellites.
Col. Marty France, who heads the Department of Astronautics, and former
astronaut Gary Payton, both USAFA
graduates, oversee the program. They delivered the update alongside four cadets
and a course instructor.
The program’s FalconSAT-6 is nearing completion and scheduled for test
flight at Kirtland Air Force Base near
Albuquerque this fall, while the team
has only recently started work on FalconSAT-8. FalconSAT-7, which is slated
to launch with FalconSAT-6, is in the
works at the U.S. Air Force Institute of
Technology at Wright-Patterson Air
Force Base in Ohio.
The Falcon team is especially excited
about FalconSAT-6 not only because of
its smaller size, but for the innovative
ion propulsion system it will utilize. The
satellite will carry payloads from companies including Northrop Grumman and
Lockheed Martin, according to France.
Before its test flight, France said the
satellite will be subject to rigorous testing
in a thermal vacuum simulator designed
to emulate a space environment.
Originally published in the CSBJ, April 17, 2015
“We have become one of the leading magnets in the country for Millennials,” Hickenlooper said.
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Jewett finds his
place here in web
development
industry
By Cameron Moix
cameron.moix@csbj.com
W
inn Jewett runs his web development
company on passion for the Colorado
Springs community — and the scientific method. Jewett, 35, owns Oxbow Labs, which specializes in building websites for clients in both the
public and private sectors. He came here from
New York in the late 1990s to attend Colorado
College and fell in love with the region and his
future wife Rebecca. Jewett spoke to the Business Journal about his company, the local web
industry and why he thinks Colorado Springs is
a great place to live and work.
Where are you from and what brought you to Colorado Springs?
I grew up in New York City and got my start in the
web development industry working at Martha Stewart
and iVillage in New York City. I came out to Colorado in
part for the beauty and majesty of this place, but also for
Colorado College. I was a physics major at CC. I wanted
a small liberal arts college, but I’ve always been drawn
toward the technical side of everything. CC offered the
perfect balance between that liberal arts education
where you learn how to think for yourself and to write
— that well-balanced education — and also satisfied my
desire to understand how the world works.
See YP: Jewett page 48
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YP: Jewett
From page 48
How did you get into the web development business?
During the summers throughout college, I would go
back to New York and work at various places within the
web industry. After I got out of college in 2003 I started
doing it full-time. At first I was a freelancer, just doing web
development on my own. Then, in the next couple of
years, it grew organically. As I got busier I added additional
freelancers and eventually decided to take on full-time
employees a few years ago. I’ve been slowly adding to that
over time.
Does that physics degree translate at all to what you
do now?
No. I think what college gave me was that ability to
think on my own. The web industry is such a dynamic field
and it is definitely a field where you have to continue your
education — you’re constantly learning, you’re constantly
testing. Part of the reason I’ve called my company Oxbow
Labs is because I really do believe that we are in part a laboratory. In that we’re constantly testing new techniques
and technologies, we have to stay ahead of the curve and
innovate both in terms of techniques and also design,
user experience — different ways of communicating our
clients’ message to the world. In that way I have brought in
some of those science methodologies.
Do you think this is a good place for your business?
I do, yes. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a bunch
of local organizations and companies — from the Humane
Society to the Sheriff’s Office to the Health Department to
the YMCA. What’s so amazing about this community is
that it is so tight-knit. ... In a city like New York, the proverbial pond is so big that no one company can really dip its
toes into every aspect of the city. ... It’s really fun to watch
the companies and organizations around us grow, and to
be able to play a role in that growth.
We build websites for both nonprofits and for-profit
companies. We focus on one technology, one content
management system, called Drupal, but we are diverse in
the application of that technology. ... What I love doing is
playing the role of visual strategist. For a lot of organizations, the website is really a defining piece of their organization, so the process of building or redesigning a website
is one where you dig deep and try and figure out who you
are as an organization, and how you’re perceived by the
community. So by going through that process with them,
we are able to craft that message and help them better
communicate who they are as a company or an organization. That web architecture is what I love doing, but I wear
a lot of hats. I started off as a web developer, so I often put
that hat on and do actual programming. My official title is
web architect, so in that role I work with the customers to
help craft a solution to build out their website in the most
efficient manner possible — that’s the part that I love the
most.
How does developing as a young professional here
compare to New York?
I feel strongly that Colorado Springs offers an incredible
balance between quality of life and all of that ... but also
brings to the table a very vibrant technology community.
The open-source community here in Colorado Springs is
absolutely phenomenal.
We meet regularly to share experiences, to share tips
and techniques, and it feels much less like we’re competitors and more like we are in it together to help each other
and to help the web community to help the greater community. That is something that feels really special ... and
definitely something I feel on a regular basis.
Even in the economic downturn of the past few years,
it never really felt cutthroat or like we’re all competing for
the same jobs. Even though I know some of us are bidding
on the same jobs, it doesn’t feel that way. It feels like there
is enough work to get distributed around.
What do you do in your spare time?
I try to get out as much as I can. In the summertime I
like to bike and climb, and in the wintertime I like to ski
and climb. ... I try to ride my bike to work as much as I can.
Originally published in the CSBJ, January 23, 2015
Can you explain what Oxbow does and what part
you play?
Colorado Springs ranked 4th Best City
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The survey was based on life evaluation, emotional
health, work environment, physical health, healthy
behaviors and basic access to clean water, medicine,
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Celmer aims
to be catalyst
in Colorado
Springs’ success
By Bryan Grossman
bryan.grossman@csbj.com
C
olorado Springs is Jenna Celmer’s first experience living in the United States. When she
moved here with her husband, she enrolled in
UCCS and then was hired as director of operations and marketing for the Catalyst Campus
School of Technology and Innovation, an O’Neil
Group company. She brings her international
experiences to the position, which she discusses
with the Business Journal. Celmer explains how
the project could change the entrepreneurial
climate of the city.
Where are you from and how did you end up in Colorado Springs?
I’m actually from right near Toronto originally. I’m openly
Canadian. My husband is active duty [U.S.] Air Force. When I
moved out of my parents’ home in Canada, I moved to Spain,
where he was stationed, and then we moved to Germany together. Then he was stationed in Colorado Springs. That was
in 2012.
What did you do when you first got to this area?
I went to UCCS for my master’s in public administration
… I’ve always been interested in international affairs and
leadership and organizational management. This [position] encompassed all of those things and a couple more.
I thought this was an opportunity to learn a ton. I’d heard
great things about [the UCCS] school of public affairs. It
was local and seemed to be everything I wanted. I’m really happy with how it turned out.
See YP: Celmer page 51
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What about this particular position interested you?
One of my professors from UCCS … recommended me … What
interested me is that the project is so dynamic and it has a lot of
potential. It was an opportunity for me to make an impact. That’s
all I’ve been seeking to do my whole life. It’s really a dream job. I do
operations and marketing … but really I’m responsible for communications, branding, speaking with the community — making sure
everything runs efficiently up to launch and after.
Discuss the goal of Catalyst Campus.
There are a ton of job openings in this city. [The campus will]
bridge the gap between our talented workforce and jobs. Sometimes a worker just needs one skill. Also, this gives a platform to tech
industries that are usually siloed. It creates a hub — a physical space,
but also a space where people can gather and create opportunities,
where people can work together and become more successful than
they could be alone. I think places like this are where innovation is
born and it’s kind of organic. Just chatting with someone and discovering things in common can help each other grow … If you work
in that kind of environment, it can happen for you.
What personal experiences help you with your current responsibilities?
I’ve had a lot of experiences in other cities. I’ve seen some things
work really well and some things that maybe could use some work.
When I first came to Colorado Springs, I had a vision of what it would
be and it was a little bit different. But I thought this could be an
amazing city. We’re just missing a few key pieces. This project brings
a lot of those pieces. It brings opportunities for collaboration and
for the community to be seen on a national level. I wanted to help
elevate the city.
What are things you saw in your travels that you’d like to
see happening in Colorado Springs?
The health and lifestyle here is amazing. There are so many op-
portunities for health, wellness and fitness … There are opportunities to be seen as a leader in technology. If we consolidated our
influence, we absolutely could do that, but we need the collaboration piece I’ve seen done really well in other places. Also the connectivity piece, like public transit and making sure everyone is connected physically to each other. I think that’s what we’re missing.
Kitchener, Ontario, where I’m from, is a great [example]. Blackberry
is based there. [Kitchener] has reached out to innovators and I love
that model. Also, cities in Europe are based on sustainability, with
practices as simple as recycling and being walkable.
What have you been doing since you were hired in January?
Getting ready for launch, which will probably be in early 2016.
We’re waiting on construction … and making sure our branding is
on point and that what we’re doing will be good for the community.
Our focus has shifted since we first started. We’re doing an education
piece, but we’re also focused on workforce development and occupational accelerations. The shift to that has been what we’re working
on the past couple months. We’ve decided we need some nonprofit
entities to fulfill that mission.
What can you tell us about some features of the campus?
It will have collaborative space that will be an entrepreneurial hub with a tech focus … For the education component, we
will have five or six classrooms for programming languages,
cybersecurity … anything the industry is asking for. We also
have executive suites so industry members can actually be
physically located here. We’re almost out of space and will have
to construct a few new buildings. The other piece will be from
nonprofits, like technological advancement.
We’ll have research and development labs, cybersecurity
and environmental intelligence. We’ll make sure there are opportunities for industry, whether that’s teaming arrangements
for contracting or providing the physical space.
So this is the first time you’ve really lived in the U.S. What do
you think?
I spent a month in Texas before I came here. So Colorado Springs
is so wonderful. The people here are super nice. They remind me
of Canadians.
What do you miss about Canada?
Tim Hortons [a popular Canadian restaurant chain focused on
coffee and doughnuts]. Any Canadian will recognize that name. And
my mom’s cooking. I miss my family tremendously. But they’ve come
down to visit and they love it here.
Originally published in the CSBJ, August 7, 2015
Colorado Springs ranked 9th Most Inspiring City
for Young Adults by WorldWideLearn.
The ranking was calculated using percentage of the population in college or graduate
school; percentage of the population aged 18-34; art dealers; performing arts companies
in the metropolitan area; museums; fine arts schools in the metropolitan area; and
business classified in the “creative industries.” (05/15)
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Maxwell helps
Hospice patients
‘not think about
their disease’
By Cameron Moix
cameron.moix@csbj.com
I
t’s a large task to coordinate El Paso
County’s terminally ill residents with the
volunteers who help many of them through
their final days — but Nicole Maxwell has
made it her career. As volunteer coordinator
for Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, the
32-year-old wife and mother works every day
to arrange visits by individuals who deliver
alternative therapies using animals, music,
books or essential oils. Maxwell spoke to the
Business Journal about her seven-year stint
at the organization, the fulfillment she receives from her work and how she applies a
degree in sociology and English to her work
with dying patients.
Can you start by telling us a bit about your background?
I was born and raised in Colorado, grew up in Denver
and moved to Colorado Springs 12 years ago. I started
at UCCS and in 2008 graduated with a bachelor’s in
sociology and English. When I graduated, I wasn’t sure
which route I wanted to go — books or marginalized
populations. I had my interview with Pikes Peak Hospice the day before my commencement ceremony. ... I
didn’t know that much about hospice at the time, but I
did my research and realized it does involve a marginalized population. No one talks about death and dying,
but everyone dies. ... I’ve fallen in love with [my job],
and I’ve been here for seven years now. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else.
See YP: Maxwell page 53
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Photo by Cameron Moix
YP: Maxwell
From page 52
Can you explain your role at the organization? What is
your day-to-day like?
I’m a volunteer coordinator and work with around 260
volunteers in the local community. Not many people know
what a volunteer coordinator does, but it is kind of like human resources on a different level, because we are asking
people who are giving us their time for free to do things for
us. So you have to have a really good working relationship
with your volunteers. ... All of the therapies that I oversee are
integrative therapies, which means they are all of the alternative therapies that we offer — foot rubs, essential oils, music,
dog visits.
Day to day, we work very closely with the interdisciplinary
team. ... They are the ones on the ground, in the homes, in
the assisted living facilities visiting the patients. Those groups
consist of doctors and nurses, chaplains, counselors and volunteers, and behind the scenes you also have pharmacists,
medical directors and nurse practitioners.
How would you describe the organization’s role in the
community?
We recently came up with core principles that were put
together by staff of Pikes Peak Hospice across all pay grades
and departments. My favorite one, which I feel applies to my
job the most, is about hospice care and living: “We see every day of life as precious, as we help our patients and family
members celebrate it to the very end.” So the dogs, and the
oils, and the music, and just a volunteer visit in general is that
celebration. ... If someone chooses Pikes Peak Hospice, we’re
going to be with them every step they take on their journey,
no matter which direction they go — we’ll support them and
take care of them.
age or really young children in our program — that are
definitely hard to witness. But what keeps me going is that
I get to send a volunteer into that home, and through them
I am able to give them a moment in time when they’re not
thinking about their disease .... I love that, and that is what
keeps me going. So if I get sad about the misfortune ... I always think about the good work I’m doing by providing
those volunteers.
We typically hear of YPs moving from here to Denver.
You did the opposite. What has that experience been
like?
Denver is so big that finding a niche or a place to plant my
roots would have been much more challenging. Colorado
Springs is smaller and the community is a lot more tightknit. ... This community is always trying to do better and to
do more for the people who live here. There are tons of great
nonprofits who do great work, and we partner with a lot of
them. ... I think the interconnectedness is really important
and vital.
What do you do in your spare time?
I still love to read all the time — that’s the English degree
in me. I also love to paint and do artwork, kind of just to stay
sane. But mostly I hang out with my husband Jason, our
4-year-old son Finn, our two dogs and our cat. We also have
a pretty large extended family, so we spend a lot of time with
the whole clan.
Is there anything else you’d like to add?
In May I will ... become a certified volunteer administrator. The process is similar to how human resources people
get certified in HR. It is not a degree, but it will definitely
elevate my standing in volunteer management. So I’m excited about that.
Originally published in the CSBJ, February 6, 2015
What was it like starting at a hospice at just 25 years old?
I was really, really excited. I had just gotten out of college
with my sociology degree, so I was grabbing it by the horns.
... There are moments — when there are patients my mom’s
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BUSINESS RESOURCES
The Colorado Springs Business Journal has the local business community
covered. We have local reporters reporting on local topics like aerospace/
defense contracting, local politics, environment and energy, real estate, economic development, health care, retail and more. You won’t read stories from
national news wires in our paper. Just local business information that impacts
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In addition to our weekly paper, we also have CSBJ daily email updates
and we publish The Transcript, a legal newspaper, and the three military base
newspapers. Our CSBJ daily email delivers free news updates directly to
your inbox Monday through Friday. The Transcript publishes public notices,
legal records and real estate transactions for El Paso County and has serving
the community for over 115 years. The Colorado Springs Military Newspaper
group prints the three military newspapers for our local bases, including: The
Mountaineer for Fort Carson, The Schriever Sentinel for Schriever Air Force
Base and The Space Observer for Peterson Air Force Base.
To find out more about what The Colorado Springs Business Journal has to
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Our Mission: The Southern Colorado Business Partnership is an organization comprised of multiple regional partners working collectively in the pursuit
of regional economic advancement with a shared voice, mission and focus.
Our Focus: • Economic Advancement - Contributing to a business climate
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The Colorado Springs Diversity Forum was established in 2005 by a
small group of civic leaders coming together to explore the contribution
that diversity makes to our community. We have furthered our Mission
to advocate for civil discourse and practical application of diversity and
inclusion policies and processes. Now, a decade later, we are fortifying
the collaborative impact of partnerships with many more businesses
and cultural groups to better reflect the unique vibrancy of our region.
Over the years, our members and partners have broadened the diversity and inclusion landscape while enriching the overall perception of our
community in the way we interact, express ourselves and do business
with one another. Our Vision is to collectively influence how we all attract
and retain a diverse workforce, understand and express the valuable cultural diversity and, harness and channel the powerful inclusive practices
which are vital to economic growth in our entire region.
Diversity Forum believes that a healthy community requires an inclusive climate built on a foundation of trust and respect for individual
assets, talents and perspectives; even daring to invest in equitable opportunities. Doing so adds significant value by maximizing everyone’s
contribution to a shared quality of life. CSDF provides a place to foster
a better understanding of diversity – what it means and how it benefits
us all. Through our programs, resources and cultural events, we offer
vehicles for sharing common language, goals and actions. We strive
to address our challenges and to offer a forum for collaboration and
problem-solving by serving as both a clearinghouse for diversity success stories and, as a communication and education resource.
Our strategy is to build on the positive work and influence of the
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of our city. We recognize that positive diversity practices enhance economic vitality, promote business success, and vastly improve the quality of life for all current and, even, future citizen of Colorado Springs.
The Diversity Forum’s membership is comprised of representatives
from public, private, nonprofit and education sectors. Members of the
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those interested in participating. Our work represents a visible commitment to empowering our community, as a whole, to reach its full potential.
Through our Everybody Welcome™ multi-cultural festival series,
the City of Colorado Springs won the National League of Cities “2010
City Cultural Diversity Award”. In 2012, we hosted the official 50th anniversary of our International Sister City - Fujiyoshida, Japan. Now, we
have expanded our events to attract out-of-town visitors. Together, we
are well on our way to achieving our goal in making Colorado Springs
nationally recognized as an inclusive community.
To find out more about what Colorado Springs Diversity Forum has
to offer, or to become a member or a sponsor, please visit us online at
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The Colorado Springs Regional Business
Alliance (Business Alliance) is committed to
being the primary advocate for the Colorado
Springs business community, dedicated to
serving businesses of all sizes to build the
Pikes Peak region’s economy. The Business
Alliance is the connection between business
and government, business and business,
and business and the workforce.
The Colorado Springs region is home to
several key industries that have reached critical mass due to the exceptional workforce,
quality of life and vibrant business climate
the region has to offer. This diverse group of
industries provides excellent job opportunities to people of various skill levels, including
many jobs that require highly technical skills:
•Aerospace/Defense
•Cyber
•Military
•Education
• Customer Support/Back Office
• Health & Wellness
• Information Technology
•Manufacturing
• Sports Economy
• Outdoor Recreation
Joining as a Member Investor with the
Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance
at the individual business level establishes a
durable and meaningful relationship tailored
to meet your specific business needs. As a
Member Investor we welcome your engagement with our organization as we focus our
program of work on business, defense and
community development. We invite you to
get to know the Business Alliance. Think of
us as your business accelerator – our purpose is to help our Member Investors and the
Pikes Peak region thrive!
Looking to meet new and interesting people? Maybe get help figuring out and making your
next career move? Or maybe you just want an excuse to get outside and get active? The Rising Professionals can help you with all that and more. From connecting young professionals
with local mentors to organizing an epic summer kickball league, Rising Professionals can
help you create a vibrant and engaged life in the Springs.
Operated by and for young professionals, you’ll never have to worry about the organization’s events not being relevant to your needs or stage of life.
How can you get
plugged in?
Easy! Visit csrisingprofessionals.com
to join or drop by an event that looks
interesting.
What you get out of it
• Community: Meet other professionals, ages 21-40, at any of the dozens of
events we hold each year.
• Civic Engagement: Influence the
future direction of the city through events
focused on government, public policy and
community service.
The Colorado Springs Small Business Development Center offers business consulting and training that maximizes the economic potential of entrepreneurs within the
Pikes Peak region. Our mission is to help existing and new businesses grow and prosper. Our goal at the Small Business Development Center is to help emerging and existing entrepreneurs gain control of their business operations. We provide free guidance
and consulting in all aspects of funding and developing small business. We strive to
help grow and start businesses. While we cannot eliminate risk, we work to minimize
it by helping clients write comprehensive business plans, conduct financial forecasts,
strategize marketing tactics, apply for funding, and improve operations. Let us help you
maximize your business potential.
Colorado Springs ranked 8th Best City
to be a Driver by WalletHub.
The ranking evaluated the costs of car ownership and commuting (in terms of time,
money and safety); the environment for leisure drivers; average gas prices; average
annual traffic delays; rates of car theft; and car clubs per capita. (07/15)
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• Company Recognition: Sponsorship opportunities give your company
recognition at monthly events.
• Grow Your Career: We offer various programs to include career development, networking skills, job training
and others necessary to ensure young
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BUSINESS RESOURCES
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPWFC) connects vital employers in El Paso and Teller Counties with work-ready job seekers and
employer-driven services. PPWFC promotes the economic vitality of the
Pikes Peak Region by working closely with the Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance, local chambers of commerce and economic
development agencies to bring new employers to the Pikes Peak Region and to retain those that are already doing business here.
The mission of the PPWFC’s Business Relations Group is to partner
with businesses and organizations in the Pikes Peak region to deliver
services and resources needed to train, hire and retain work-ready employees.
The BRG is a convener, collaborator and provider of resources including grant-writing and funding efforts and direct feedback from the
business community.
Business owners and managers can take advantage of a variety of
services offered by the Business Relations Group. This group consists
of business specialists who possess expertise in a wide range of business fields and provide business solutions for the ever-changing marketplace. Business services include, but are not limited to: hiring and
recruiting assistance, tax credit information, crisis lay-off response and
employee assessments.
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Pikes Peak region to deliver services and resources needed
to train, hire, and retain work-ready employees.
Call 719.667.3743 today!
www.ppfwc.org
For job seekers, PPWFC offers services to help them find employment including the Introduction to PPWFC Orientation, H.I.R.E.D. and the
Adult Information Session. Workshops topics include: Building a Basic
Resume, Creating a Better Resume, Preparing for the Interview, LinkedIn
and Your Job Search, and more. A variety of computer classes, and Ask a
Career Consultant Sessions (for career and job search advice) are available at the PPWFC main office. There is no charge for these workshops
or computer classes. Mature job seekers also can participate in the 50+
Networking Group to learn about regional employment trends and share
job leads.
PPWFC has a dedicated veteran employment services team consisting of veterans from all branches of military service. These specialists are
trained to assist service-connected disabled veterans in their job search
– veterans helping veterans. All veterans receive priority of service in all
programs. Whether applying for a U.S. Department of Labor training program through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), attending a popular employment workshop, or job referrals issued through
our statewide network of workforce centers, veterans go to the head of
the line.
General employment services are available to all young adults ages
14 through 21 at the Youth Zone. Young adults can receive help with finding a job or planning their career or education path. Out-of-school young
adults, 16 through 24, in need of extra help may qualify for specialized
services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
program.
More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center and the
Youth Zone can be found online at www.ppwfc.org. Please check our
website as dates and times are subject to change.
CSYP is Colorado’s largest young professionals group.
We’re also the only networking group in Colorado Springs
with connections to similar groups in Denver and Pueblo that
also has national and international ties.
CSYP’s mission is to retain and advance the quality of life
for young professionals in Colorado Springs, something the
organization has been doing for more than six years.
Some facts about CSYP:
• More than 2,000 members in Colorado Springs
• Benefits more than 50 nonprofits through our events
• Works with the Colorado Springs Regional Business
Alliance and the Downtown Partnership to reach
young professionals
• Helped build a Habitat for Humanity Home
• Sponsored riverboarding, skiing, hiking and mountain biking
• Helped young professionals find jobs, make friends and be
happier in Colorado Springs.
• For more information, visit CSYoungProfessionals.com.
Find CSYP on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Sustainability
Environmental Education
Catamount Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing ecological stewards
through education and adventure. Founded in
1997, Catamount Institute has established itself
as the premiere nature-based environmental
education organization in the Pikes Peak region
focusing on a K-12 experiential science curriculum. Catamount Institute provides during the
school day, after school and summer and winter
camping programs using a mix of environmental
education and science, technology, and engineering STEM approaches. Partnering with schools
and communities, we harness the power of the
environment to inspire and equip the next generation of citizens and professionals to solve real
world problems. Children have an innate curiosity – even wonder – about the natural world around them. Catamount Institute’s outdoor environmental education
taps into their enthusiasm and provides them the
knowledge and skills to solve 21st-century challenges. Early connection with the environment
also equips students to make everyday decisions
that improve the quality of their lives and the health
of our planet. Colorado’s environment, economy
and communities depend on informed citizens who
can make decisions about air and water quality;
the health of farms, ranches, forests and wildlife;
how to meet energy and other resource needs;
how to create and sustain healthy communities;
and how to provide opportunities for residents to
partake in the state’s natural beauty while protecting it for future generations.
The Institute also works with underserved youth,
moving them away from sedentary lifestyles and
into outdoor classrooms. Through scholarship programs Catamount Institute address what author
Richard Louv described as a modern day “nature
deficit disorder” which evidence documents is
starkly limiting the positive development of our nation’s youth.
Catamount Institute also partners with many
public and private organizations to support sustainability education in our region. Catamount
Institute co-hosts a monthly morning speaker
series, Sustainability in Progress or SIP at the
Ivy Wild School with the Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future. At these meetings, that takes
place the third Wednesday of every month;
cover a variety of sustainability topics coming
from the Regional Sustainability Plan. Business
leaders and citizens come together to discuss
the pressing issues of sustainability in our community. The primary goals of this initiative are to
promote behavior change, particularly among
businesses, policy maker and community leaders and to encourage and stimulate a culture of
sustainability throughout our region.
Contact Information:
Catamount Institute
740 West Caramillo St.
Colo Spgs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 471-0910
Fax: (719) 471-0910
Website: www.catamountinstitute.org
Email: info@catamountinstitute.org
Director: Christopher Aaby
The Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center (Colorado PTAC) provides information to businesses about the basics of government contracting, where to find them, how to
understand them and how to prepare bids and proposals. Colorado PTAC services are made
possible by funding provided by the U.S. Department of Defense and the State of Colorado.
Visit www.coloradoptac.org for more information.
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The Military in the Pikes Peak Region
The Pikes Peak region encompasses a diverse and vibrant military presence unlike
most other cities in the United States. The
region is not only home to the five military
installations, but also houses operations of
the North American Aerospace Defense
Command, U.S. Northern Command, Air
Force Space Command, U.S. Army Space
and Missile Defense Command/Army
Strategic Command, Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center, Joint Functional Component Command/Integrated
Missile Defense and the National Security
Space Institute.
Their missions range from training and
educating tomorrow’s Air Force leaders
and space professionals for all miliary services, to fighting the Global War on Terrorism and maintaining vigilance for Homeland Defense and Security.
Reflecting military restructuring driven by new force posture requirements and
budget realities, the Pikes Peak region has
seen some growth in military missions.
Fort Carson recently acquired a Combat
Aviation Brigade. Peterson AFB recently
became the home of the 4th Space Control Squadron, which operates and maintains the Counter Communications System. Other units at Peterson, such as U.S.
Northern Command and Air Force Space
Command have seen growth in their
cyber missions within the Department
of Defense. Schriever AFB recently become home to the new Joint Interagency
Combined Space Operations Center, and
continues to play a vital role in missile
defense and GPS satellite operations. The
military missions located here continue to
play vital roles in our nation’s defense.
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Defense industry growth in the region
and state follows naturally from the growing mission capability in the region. The
military and related industries represent
nearly 44 percent of the local economy with
an annual direct and indirect economic impact of approximately $12.5 billion.
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United States
Air Force Academy
Situated 10 miles northwest of downtown
Colorado Springs, the Air Force Academy is
recognized as one of the nation’s finest fouryear institutions of higher learning.
The Academy’s mission is to educate,
train and inspire men and women to become Air Force officers of honorable character motivated to lead the United States
Air Force in service to our nation. This is
accomplished through a four-year program of academic studies, leadership, ethics, physical education and athletics.
The Academy traces its history to 1954
when President Dwight Eisenhower
signed Public Law 352 authorizing its
creation. The Pikes Peak region was chosen for many reasons including abundant
land, good flying weather and a surrounding community eager to see it located in
the area. The Academy encompasses
19,300 acres (30.16 square miles).
Academy work force:
• Approximately 8,106 military (includes
4,108 cadets) and civilian personnel.
• 2,306 civilian/contract employees
Economic Impact (FY 2014): $954M
Peterson Air Force Base
Major units/tenant units:
• North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD): Binational
United States and Canadian organization
charged with the missions of early aerospace warning and aerospace control for
North America.
• US
Northern
Command
(USNORTHCOM): Provides command
and control of Department of Defense
homeland defense efforts and coordinates
defense support of civilian authorities.
• Air Force Space Command: Defends the United States through the control and exploitation of space. Its vision is
to provide a full-spectrum space combat
command preeminent in the application
of space power for national security and
joint warfare.
• US Army Space and Missile Defense
Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT): Serves as the
Army’s proponent for space and groundbased midcourse defense and as the operational integrator for global ballistic missile
defense through command and control of
the 1st Space Brigade and the 100th Missile
Defense Brigade.
• 21st Space Wing: Provides missile warning and space control to North
American Aerospace Defense Command
and U.S. Strategic Command through a
network of command and control units
U.S. Air Force photo
MILITARY
and ground and space-based sensors operated by geographically separated units
around the world.
• 302nd Airlift Wing: Air Force Reserve C-130 unit providing airlift support
and deployed support forces worldwide.
Cheyenne Mountain
Air Force Station
CMAFS is host to operations center activities of four commands: North American Aerospace Defense Command, United
States Northern Command, United States
Strategic Command and Air Force Space
Command.
Major Organizations:
• NORAD & USNORTHCOM Alternate Command Center: The central collection and coordination center currently
serves as the alternate command center
for both NORAD and USNORTHCOM.
It is the central collection and coordination center for a worldwide system of satellites, radars and sensors that provide early
warning of any missile, air, or space threat
to North America. Operations are currently conducted in seven centers manned 24
hours a day, 365 days a year. The centers
are the Air Warning Center, Missile Correlation Center, Operational Intelligence
Watch, Systems Center, Weather Center
and the Command Center.
• 721st Mission Support Group: Operates, maintains, secures, sustains, mobilizes, tests and controls the worldwide
warning and surveillance system for North
America, normally referred to as the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) weapon system.
Peterson AFB/Cheyenne Mountain
Complex Work Force:
• Approximately 11,220 military and civilian personnel
• 4,426 civilian/contract employees
Economic Impact (FY 2014): $1.311M
Schriever Air Force Base
Schriever Air Force Base is located approximately 10 miles east of Colorado
Springs, Colorado.
Schriever AFB is the first base to have
been named after a living person. The
installation was renamed from Falcon
AFB in honor of retired Gen. Bernard A.
Schriever, who pioneered the development
of the nation’s ballistic missile programs
and is recognized as “the father of the U.S.
Air Force’s space and missile program.”
Major Units/Tenant Units:
• 50th Space Wing: Provides space
combat capability through command, control, operations and support of communication, navigation, warning, surveillance
and weather satellite weapon systems and
conduct of expeditionary operations.
• 310th Space Wing: Only space wing
in the Air Force Reserves, providing specialized expertise, continuity and combat
ready personnel, projecting space power
for U.S. interests worldwide.
• Missile Defense Integration & Operations Center (MDIOC): Provides a
state-of-the-art capability for Ballistic
Missile and Theater Air Defense testing,
modeling and simulation, and analysis.
The MDIOC is a subordinate command
of the Missile Defense Agency and its primary field activity.
• Joint Functional Component Com-
mand – Integrated Missile Defense
(JFCC- IMD): Optimizes planning, execution and force management, as directed by
HQ USSTRATCOM, of deterring attacks
against the United States, its territories, possessions and bases. In addition, JFCC-IMD
would employ appropriate forces, should
deterrence fail, and the associated mission
of planning, integrating and coordinating
global missile defense operations and support for missile defense.
Schriever Work Force:
• Approximately 2,805 military and civilian personnel
• 660 civilian/contract employees
Economic Impact (FY 2014): $1.297M
Fort Carson Army Post
Fort Carson, the Mountain Post, is Colorado’s largest military installation. Fort
Carson’s nearly 140,000 acres south of Colorado Springs, and the fort’s 235,300-acre
Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in southern
Colorado provide unparalleled training
venues for the fort’s, and other, fighting
units’ readiness development.
Fort Carson is the home of the 4th Infantry Division, 43 Sustainment Brigade,
10th Special Forces Group, and many other
units. From FY2006 to FY2012, Fort Carson experienced the 4th highest percentage growth rate, 67.34 percent, among all
DoD installations, and the seventh highest
growth by actual population gain.
Fort Carson Work Force:
• Approximately 29,827 military and civilian personnel
• 3,372 civilian/contract employees
Economic Impact (FY 2014): $2.290M
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ABBA Technologies, Inc.
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Accinctus LLC
Ackcellent Consulting, LLC
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Advanced Capitol Consulting
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Advantage Manufacturing
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Air Academy Associates, LLC
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Akima, LLC
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Aleut Management Services
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Allied Associates International ‡
Allied Mountain, LLC
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Amergint Technologies
American Electric Vehicles
Analog Devices Inc.
Analytical Graphics, Inc.
Analytical Systems Incorporated
ANC Research & Development ‡
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Anser Corporation ‡
Apogee Engineering
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Aptek, Inc
Arctic Slope World Services, Inc.
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Argus Systems Inc.
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Barit Services, LLC
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Battelle Memorial Institute ‡
BDS Lifecycle, LLC
Black Forest Engineering
Blue Aces, LLC
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Blue Line Engineering
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Boecore Inc.
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Booz Allen Hamilton
Braxton Technologies, LLC
BrightStar Intelligence Group
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BurstIQ
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CEM-Tek, Inc.
Center for Space Standards & Innovation
CertainSafe
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COLSA Corporation ‡
Combat Training Solutions (Cyalume Technologies)
Computer Sciences Corporation ‡
Convergent Performance, LLC
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Cosmic Advanced Engineered Solutions ‡
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CW Productions LTD
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CyberSpace Operations Consulting, Inc.
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Davidson Technologies
Dawson Federal, Inc.
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Decisive Analytics Corporation ‡
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Delta Solutions and Strategies ‡
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Doxa Associates, LLC
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Doyle Solutions, LLC
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DSoft Technology Company
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Dynamic Aerospace Technologies
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Phone: 719.471.8183 | www.csrba.com
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General Aluminum Forge
General Machine, Inc. ‡
Genesis 3 Engineering
Global Innovative Business Solutions LLC
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Global Perspectives Consulting
Global SuperTanker Services, LLC ‡
GT Technologies, LLC
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HDR Inc
HomeLand Security Solutions, LLC
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Huckstep Holdings Corp.
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Infinity Systems Engineering
Ingenuity Research Corporation
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Integrity Communications Solutions, Inc.
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Intelligent Payload Solutions
Intelsat
IP Automation
The Isis Company
ISS, Inc. (Intelligent Software Solutions)
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JaXon Engineering & Maintenance, Inc.
JMark Services Inc.
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Kepler Research, Inc.
Key Management Solutions (KMS)
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Lamina Systems Inc
Law Enforcement Technologies (LET)
Leidos ‡
LinQuest Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation* ‡
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Mannatek Solutions, Inc.
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Maytag Aircraft Corporation
McCallie Associates, Inc. ‡
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NAVSYS Corporation
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NEK Advanced Securities Group
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Novetta Solutions LLC
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group ‡
Olgoonik
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Optical Engines, Inc.
Orbital Sciences Corporation ‡
Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc
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Patriot Solutions International, LLC
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PeopleTec, Inc.
Peterson Air Force Base
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Quantech Services ‡
Quantum Research International ‡
R Concepts Incorporated
Radiance Technologies, Inc. ‡
RadiantBlue Technologies, Inc.
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Information Technology
Manufacturing / Maintenance
(45)
Research & Development
(57)
(33)
Training
Military Installations
(5)
REGISTERED SMALL BUSINESS KEY
Alaska Native Company • (8)
Current SDB Certified • (13)
Current 8(a) Certified • (12)
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned • (40)
Woman-Women Owned • (14)
Veteran Owned • (53)
Military Installations
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Raytheon Company ‡
Red Mind Solutions, Inc.
The Renaurt Group, LLC
Rim Technologies
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Rivada Networks LLC
RMB Products, Inc.
root9b LLC
RT Logic*
S4 Inc. ‡
Salient Federal Solutions ‡
Sara, Inc.
(Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc.)
Schriever Air Force Base
Science Applications International Corp ‡
Scitor Corporation ‡
SDRP L.L.C.
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Securifense, Inc.
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Sierra Nevada Corporation ‡
Sigmatech
SkySentry, LLC
SMI International, LLC
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Space Environment Technologies, LLC
Space Foundation
Spectrabotics LLC
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Spiral Solutions and Technologies, Inc. ‡
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StealthCom Solutions, Inc.
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Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies
Strategic Analysis, Inc. ‡
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Summit Technical Solutions, LLC
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TASC / Engility ‡
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Teksystems
Teledyne Brown Engineering
Teledyne Collaborx
Terra Ferma Inc.
Thin Metal Parts
TMC Design Corporation
Torch Technologies
Tri-Gon Precision, Inc.
Trimble Sustainment Engineering ‡
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102 S. Tejon Street | Suite 430 | Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719.471.8183 | www.csrba.com
102 S. Tejon Street | Suite 430 | Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719.471.8183 | www.csrba.com
Trine Aerospace & Defense ‡
Tymar Industries, Inc.
UAS Colorado
United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy Endowment
USfalcon
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UTC Aerospace Systems ‡
V3Gate, LLC
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Valdez International Corporation
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Valor 14 LLC
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Vectrus ‡
Velcon Filters
Vencore ‡
Veteran Engineering and Technology LLC
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Wolverine Services, LLC
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WPL, Inc. - MILSATCOM Systems Engineering ‡
Wyle, Inc. ‡
Stellar Solutions Inc. (Denver, CO)
TIGUA, Inc. (El Paso, TX)
INDUSTRY KEY
Aerial Firefighting (1)
Consulting Services (84)
(37)
Cybersecurity
Engineering
(88)
Information Technology
(115)
(45)
Manufacturing / Maintenance
Research & Development
(57)
(33)
Training
Military Installations
(5)
REGISTERED SMALL BUSINESS KEY
Alaska Native Company • (8)
Current SDB Certified • (13)
Current 8(a) Certified • (12)
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned • (40)
Woman-Women Owned • (14)
Veteran Owned • (53)
Military Installations
Business Alliance Member Investor
*Company has multiple locations and/or divisions within the Pikes Peak region
‡Company located on South Powers Corridor Map - page 7
*Company has multiple locations and/or divisions within the Pikes
region
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21, 2015
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INDEPENDENT, ADVENTUROUS,
GRACIOUS AND GLORIOUS.
JUST LIKE YOU.
The Broadmoor was created to provide a unique, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind experience for a very
special kind of guest. From the rugged luxury of The Broadmoor Wilderness Experience to our
world-class dining, golf, spa and more, The Broadmoor offers a vacation custom-tailored to the
preferences and passions of our guests and their families. All in a setting of incomparable beauty.
Visit broadmoor.com today and allow us to create a vacation for you.
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SPORTS
Sports Facilities
The Broadmoor World Arena at Colorado Springs: (1998) $57
million, seating capacity: ice hockey (7,343) basketball (8,099), ice
shows (7,343) concerts (9,000), theatre (3,300) home of Colorado
College ice hockey (NCAA Div.1, WCHA), professional ice skating
shows and U.S. figure skating events, concerts and trade shows. State
Games of America Opening Ceremony and figure skating, Olympic
short-track speedskating training venue.
Falcon Stadium, U.S. Air Force Academy: (1962) Seating: 46,551,
home of Air Force Academy football, graduation ceremonies.
Sand Creek Stadium: Sand Creek Stadium was renovated in 2014;
the field was originally built by the U.S. Soccer Federation when it
was headquartered in Colorado Springs. Most recently, the field was
being used for high school soccer games. Ragain Sports put $3 million into renovating the stadium.
Security Service Field: (1988) $3.7 million, home of Colorado
Springs Sky Sox AAA baseball (8,500) Pacific Coast League. Concerts (10,000), some high school and college baseball games. Security Service Field has the highest elevation among professional ballparks in the nation at 6,531 feet above sea level.
U.S. Olympic Complex: (1983) Seating: 2,750 Olympic sports
events including boxing, gymnastics, volleyball, team handball,
wrestling, judo, taekwondo. State Games of America swimming and
shooting events. U.S. Olympic Visitor Center with daily tours and
Olympic Store.
USA Pro Challenge rolled through city for third year.
The USA Pro Challenge cycling race returned to Colorado Springs
for its third run in 2014.
The USA Pro Challenge race traveled through 12 host cities from
Durango to Denver during August and covered a challenging, 683mile course across the Colorado Rockies with more than 42,000 feet
of vertical climbing over three mountain passes. The race attracted
more than 1 million spectators, making it one of the largest cycling
events in U.S. history.
Colorado Springs hosted the race prologue in 2011, the Stage 5
finish in 2012, and hosted Stage 4 — a 70-mile circuit race — in 2014.
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The Colorado Springs Sky Sox are the Triple-A
affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Sky Sox
franchise is an original member of the Pacific Coast
League, which was founded in 1903. The franchise
operated in Sacramento, Calif., as the Solons from
1903 to 1960, then was relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii, as the Islanders from 1961 to 1987.
The franchise moved to Colorado Springs in
1988. The name “Sky Sox” was adopted in honor of
Colorado Springs’ Western League Sky Sox (Class
A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox) that played
in one of the city’s largest public parks, Memorial
Park, from 1950 through 1958.
In 1988, the Sky Sox ownership privately funded
the construction of a $3.7 million ballpark, which
was built on the eastern edge of Colorado Springs,
near the corner of Powers Boulevard and Tutt Avenue. The 8,500 capacity ‘Sky Sox Stadium’ is now
known as Security Service Field.
When Colorado was awarded a major league
franchise, the Colorado Rockies, it arranged for the
Sky Sox to become their top affiliate. From 1993
through 2014, Colorado Springs was its top affiliate.
Following the 2014 season, the Sky Sox became the
Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Photo by Cameron Moix
SPORTS
AIR FORCE FOOTBALL
There is nothing quite like service academy
football on a fall afternoon along the majestic
Rampart Range of the Colorado Rockies. From
the pre-game fly-bys and cadet march onto the
Drum and Bugle Corps and parachuting Wings
of Blue, game days at Falcon Stadium are truly
a great experience for any sports fan. Air Force
competes in the Mountain West Conference,
widely considered one of college football’s premier leagues. MWC schools are consistently
among the top-25 teams in the country and
continue to enjoy unprecedented success in
post-season play and BSC bowl game appearances. Affordable season ticket packages are
available for as low as $8 per ticket. To
find out more about ticket specials
or how to reserve your seats, visit
goairforcefalcons.com, or call
the Air Force Academy Ticket
Office at 719-472-1895.
The thrill of victory!
The chanting, the
beer, the blood, sweat
and tears. It’s an
experience like no
other, and you can be
a part of it right here
in Colorado Springs.
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC is the first and only
professional men’s soccer club in southern Colorado. The
Switchbacks played its inaugural season in 2015, and made it
into the USL Playoffs in the first year. The Switchbacks joined
23 other clubs as part of the United Soccer League’s professional division. The expansion franchise was awarded to Ragain
Sports in December 2013. In March of 2014, the Switchbacks
named Steve Trittschuh as Head Coach.
One thing that continues to be a prime focus for the
Switchbacks FC, according to club owner Ed Ragain, is that
the team “continues to tell and advance the story of soccer in
new and exciting ways.”
Learn more at www.switchbacksfc.com or call for tickets
at 719-368-8480 ext. 1. You can also join us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/switchbacksfc or follow us on Twitter
#SwitchbacksFC.
Colorado Springs ranked 16th on BetterDoctor.com’s Fit City Index.
Factors for the ranking included residents who report physical activity or exercise in the past 30 days,
residents who are at a healthy weight and access to high-quality parks and outdoor spaces. (02/15)
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NONPROFITS
Nonprofits
Examples of national nonprofit
organizations headquartered in Colorado
Springs include:
American Numismatic Association
Catamount Institute
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
With more than 2,000 charitable
organizations in the Pikes Peak region,
our nonprofit sector is a large, diverse
group that touches every aspect of our
community. Many organizations are
small and run by volunteer staff.
Others are among the community’s
largest employers.
The nonprofit organizations in
Colorado Springs generate combined
annual revenue of about $3 billion.
The city is also among the top cities in
the nation for its number of national
nonprofit headquarters.
Our nonprofit sector makes a major
contribution both to the quality of life
and the economic vitality of the region.
Everyone is touched by the work of the
nonprofit sector. From promoting the
arts to the zoo, from maintaining and
developing the trail system to feeding
the hungry and sheltering the homeless,
from providing health care to making
sure that every child can read, our local
nonprofit organizations are involved in
virtually every aspect of community life.
NONPROFITS GENERATE
COMBINED ANNUAL
REVENUE OF ABOUT
$3 BILLION
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Challenger Learning Center of Colorado
Compassion International
Focus on the Family
Junior Achievement USA
One Nation Walking Together
Peak Military Care Network
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association
The Space Foundation
United States Golf Association
United States Olympic Committee
USA Swimming
NONPROFITS
Capacity Building
CNE strengthens nonprofits through education and
comprehensive resources. CNE’s workshops and roundtables provide nonprofit professionals, board members and
volunteers with high-quality training, networking opportunities and the skills necessary to achieve their missions
in an ever-evolving environment. Our volunteer consultant
program connects organizations with affordable access to
expert business leaders and nonprofit professionals.
With an estimated 2,000+ nonprofit organizations
in the Pikes Peak region, the nonprofit sector plays a
significant role in the economic health of our community. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence believes
nonprofits are essential to a better quality of life for
those in our community. Our team provides sector
leadership, capacity building and community solutions through educational workshops, community
events, valuable resources and advocacy efforts. CNE
strengthens the nonprofit sector — because nonprofit
organizations can only excel when they successfully
achieve their missions.
• The nonprofit sector generates more than $3 billion in revenues
Community Solutions
CNE is the voice for the nonprofit sector in the Pikes
Peak Region. CNE’s produces original research on the critical role the nonprofit sector plays in the overall economic
health of Southern Colorado. CNE advocates on behalf of
our members on important legislative issues on the national, state and local level.
Sector Leadership
CNE is the leader for nonprofit best practices. Through
our Nonprofit Day Conference, Partners in Philanthropy
luncheon and Standards for Excellence program, CNE empowers nonprofit professionals, volunteers, donors, as well
as community and business leaders to implement best practices throughout the Pikes Peak region.
Visit us online at www.cnecoloradosprings.org.
Entrepreneur Spencer Penrose and
his wife Julie established El Pomar
Foundation in 1937, with a fortune
accumulated first through mining
and then through determined promotion of Colorado Springs. And for
more than seven decades, the foundation has been an important resource for
the people of the Centennial State. Through
grants to nonprofit organizations across Colorado and El Pomar's own programs geared toward leadership and community
development, the foundation contributes more than $20 million to the state annually. In total, El Pomar has made more than
10,000 grants amounting to more than $400 million.
El Pomar's mission in simple: enhance, encourage and promote
the well-being of the people of Colorado. Yet the foundation's
approach to upholding that mission is more nuanced. El Pomar
operates with the same spirit of innovation and creativity that the
Penroses exhibited in their own business and philanthropic pursuits. Spencer Penrose built the Broadmoor, the Pikes Peak Highway and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. He never settled for ordinary, and El Pomar continues to operate with that same spirit.
The strong connection to El Pomar's founders is also captured on
a day-to-day basis at Penrose House, the former estate of the Penroses that the foundation now owns and operates as a nonprofit conference and education center.
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HOUSING
AT A
GLANCE
Colorado Springs neighborhoods
Banning Lewis (80927)
Affluence:
Less than $50,000
7.6%
43.9%
38.0%
7.8%
2.7%
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to 199,999
$200,000 and above
Home prices:
Average: $236,716 • Median: $216,000
School:
Falcon School District 49
Black Forest (80908)
Briargate (80920)
Broadmoor (80906)
Affluence:
Affluence:
Affluence:
Less than $50,000
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to 199,999
$200,000 and above
9.5%
31.3%
29.4%
13.8%
20.2%
Less than $50,000
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to 199,999
$200,000 and above
12.8%
35.6%
30.4%
11.8%
9.4%
Less than $50,000
32.5%
29.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.8%
7.2%
$150,000 to 199,999
13.7%
$200,000 and above
$50,000 to $99,999
Home prices:
Average: $424,465 • Median: $376,500
Home prices:
Average: $313,264 • Median: $298,500
Home prices:
Average: $329,330 • Median: $257,250
School:
Academy School District 20
Falcon School District 49
School:
Academy School District 20
School:
Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
Colorado Springs ranked 15th Best City for
First-Time Home Buyers according to WalletHub.
The survey looked at 18 metrics, ranging from housing costs
to real-estate taxes to property crime rates. Of the 300 cities
in the survey, 62 have a population of at least 300,000, where
Colorado Springs ranked 1st. (07/15)
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BETTER VIEWS, BETTER EVERYTHING. There’s more to Meridian Ranch than meets
the eye —although yes, the Pikes Peak views are amazing. Award-winning golf. A
huge rec center, parks and trails. Good schools your kids can walk to. Even a friendly
neighborhood grill. Find it all in one place, just north of Woodmen on Meridian.
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HOUSING
Apartments
Apartment rental rates are reasonable, when
compared to approximately 950-square foot
apartments with two bedrooms and 1 ½ or 2 full
baths in other cities. The average price during
third quarter 2015 was $1,061.
Housing
The average price during third quarter 2015
was $298,065.
Manitou Springs (80829)
Norwood (80918)
Palmer Park (80909)
Affluence:
Affluence:
Affluence:
Less than $50,000
49.6%
29.9%
$100,000 to $149,999
15.2%
3.6%
$150,000 to 199,999
1.7%
$200,000 and above
$50,000 to $99,999
Less than $50,000
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to 199,999
$200,000 and above
37.6%
42.8%
14.8%
2.9%
1.9%
Less than $50,000
66.3%
28.6%
4.0%
0.8%
$150,000 to 199,999
$200,000 and above 0.3%
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
Home prices:
Average: $317,142 • Median: $314,000
Home prices:
Average: $315,198 • Median: $304,000
Home prices:
Average: $275,502 • Median: $210,000
School:
Manitou Springs School District 14
School:
Academy School District 20
Colorado Springs School District 11
School:
Colorado Springs School District 11
Monument (80132)
Northgate (80921)
Pinecliff (80919)
Affluence:
Affluence:
Affluence:
Less than $50,000
$50,000 to $99,999
5.7%
28.6%
$200,000 and above
$50,000 to $99,999
35.4%
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to 199,999
Less than $50,000
20.3%
9.9%
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to 199,999
$200,000 and above
2.4%
26.8%
33.5%
19.7%
17.6%
Less than $50,000
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to 199,999
$200,000 and above
9.1%
30.7%
30.8%
14.8%
14.7%
Home prices:
Average: $412,784 • Median: $387,000
Home prices:
Average: $384,930 • Median: $358,000
Home prices:
Average: $343,113 • Median: $315,000
School:
Lewis-Palmer School District 38
School:
Academy School District 20
School:
Colorado Springs School District 11
Academy School District 20
Source: referenceUSA; Pikes Peak Association of Realtors 2014 Year Home Sales
Colorado Springs ranked 23rd
Most Valuable City in America
by FindTheHome data. The ranking was based on median selling
price of all home in the metro area from 2000 – 2014. (08/15)
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HOUSING
Average
Housing Costs
3RD QUARTER 2015
Colorado Springs, CO
$
298,065
Denver, CO
$
409,481
Los Angeles, CA.......................................................... $635,359
Seattle, WA.................................................................. $565,371
Portland, OR................................................................. $442,280
Las Vegas, NV.............................................................. $338,770
National Average........................................................ $317,582
Spokane, WA............................................................... $313,048
Albuquerque, NM....................................................... $300,561
Salt Lake City, UT........................................................ $299,475
Phoenix, AZ.................................................................. $294,656
Reno, NV....................................................................... $286,137
Boise, ID....................................................................... $257,187
Dallas, TX..................................................................... $239,529
Raleigh, NC.................................................................. $219,348
A newly built home of approximately 2,400 sq. ft. with
3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, dining room,
one fireplace, utility room, fully finished basement and
attached 2-car garage on 8,000 sq. ft. lot.
Source: The Council for Community and Economic Research
(C2ER) – C2ER-COLI 3rd Quarter 2015
Colorado Springs ranked eighth where residents
feel safest according to Gallup-Healthways. The
study was based on Americans’ perceptions of
feeling safe and secure strongly relate to their
overall well-being. (06/15)
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HEALTH CARE
Health Care
Memorial Hospital
In the three years since Memorial Hospital became part of
the UCHealth system, more than $90 million has been spent
to improve health care in Colorado Springs. The hospital has
invested in new technology and hired expert doctors, advanced practice nurses and nursing professionals. Memorial
also has experienced a financial turnaround and increased
patient volume while improving its record on quality and patient safety.
Here is a snapshot of some of the many of the accomplishments made since 2012, when Colorado Springs voters approved
a partnership with UCHealth via a long-term lease agreement:
Investing in our Future
• Remodeled modern, private patient rooms at Memorial
Hospital Central
• New Radiation Oncology building under construction at
Memorial Hospital North
•Six new primary care locations in Colorado Springs and
Monument
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• New heart catheterization lab at Memorial Hospital North
• Four new UCHealth Emergency Room locations through
partnership with Adeptus Health
• A new, 22-bed hospital under construction near UCCS
Improving medicine in southern Colorado
• New Level III Trauma Care designation at Memorial Hospital North
• Chest Pain Center Accreditation
• Currently, 102 clinical trials are open at Memorial including 65 oncology trials, 13 cardiac trials and 24 others
• Telestroke program implemented
• Personalized medicine
• First in southern Colorado to offer Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
• First in southern Colorado to offer S-ICD
• Care for Left Ventricular Assist Device patients
• Infusion Services available at Memorial Hospital North
• Expanded cardiology, oncology, surgery, orthopedic and
rehabilitation services in north Colorado Springs
HEALTH
CARE
HEALTH
CARE
Investing in technology:
• New electronic health record system (Epic)
• MyHealth Connection, online access for patients
• Online bill paying
• New, advanced MRI at Memorial Hospital Central
• New CT at Memorial Hospital Central
• Three-dimensional mammography
Investing in growing our team of expert physicians
and providers
• Southern Colorado’s only Orthopedic Trauma Specialist
• Pediatric Neurosurgeon joined health-care team fall 2015
• More than 50 physicians hired in cardiovascular, trauma,
orthopedic and general surgery, oncology, neurosciences and
primary care
• 20 advanced practice providers hired
• Cardiac and Neurology care now available in Woodland Park
• Cardiac Care available in Monument
Peak Vista Community Health Centers
Peak Vista Community Health Centers (Peak Vista) began
in 1971 as the Free Clinic of Colorado Springs, helping those
citizens without healthcare insurance. Today, Peak Vista offers
primary medical, dental and behavioral health care in a collaborative setting for people of all ages through 26 outpatient
centers, in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central Plains regions. In 2014, Peak Vista provided more than $8 million in
uncompensated care. Its mission of “providing exceptional
healthcare for people facing access barriers” directs Peak Vista to serve those experiencing language, childcare, cultural,
transportation, financial, age or other challenges which can
prevent access to health care. With more than 82,000 patients,
Peak Vista provides a medical home for the uninsured. Ancillary services include pharmacy, laboratory, well-child waiting
areas, specialty clinics, health education, case management and
much more. Celebrating 45 years, Peak Vista has grown from a
small group of Volunteer providers to over 800 staff, including
a multitude of volunteer physicians and dentists who support
Peak Vista’s mission. For information about services, center
hours or locations, go to www.peakvista.org or call (719) 6325700. To support Peak Vista financially, visit www.peakvistafoundation.org or call (719) 344-6605.
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 522-bed
acute care facility offering a full complement of emergency,
medical and surgical services. Penrose-St. Francis was named
one of “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for the past eight years
by HealthGrades, the only recipient in Colorado. Penrose-St.
Francis is part of Centura Health, Colorado’s largest hospital
and health care network delivering advanced care to more than
half a million people each year, across 12 hospitals, seven senior
living communities, medical clinics, Flight For Life® and home
care and hospice services. Penrose-St. Francis’ and Centura’s
strength lies in the ability to offer a team of connected networks
and shared resources to deliver accessible, reliable and cost-effective health care across the state. For more information about
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services, visit www. penrosestfrancis.org or call Ask-A-Nurse at (719) 776-5555.
Distinctive services
While Penrose-St. Francis Health Services (PSF) offers a full
complement of emergency, medical and surgical services, several
programs and clinical specialties truly distinguish the system:
•The Penrose Cancer Center brings leading-edge, compassionate cancer care to the people of southern Colorado.
•Penrose-St. Francis’ acclaimed Heart Institute consistently
achieves outcomes that exceed national benchmarks.
• St. Francis Medical Center is home to the new Total Joint and
Spine Center, a 33-bed state-of-the-art unit that caters to patients who have undergone joint or spine surgery. Our expert
surgeons, fully coordinated team of clinical staff, physical therapists and nurse navigators provide a full continuum of care
from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
•St. Francis Medical Center specializes in maternal-child
health with a state-of-the-art birthing center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and norther Colorado Springs’
only dedicated pediatric unit.
• St. Francis Medical Center excels in behavioral health services.
• Penrose’s EAP Corporate Health Services helps businesses
retain healthy and productive employees.
•The PSF Health Learning Center is dedicated to healthy
aging through an interdisciplinary approach to managing
chronic diseases.
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EDUCATION
EDUCATION
From the United States Air Force Academy to the fastest growing campus in the
University of Colorado system to Pikes Peak Community College, to a nationally
known private college, education is a top priority in Colorado Springs. Emphasis is
placed on workforce development, training and providing a K-12 education
that readies students to become productive members of the workforce.
Educational Attainment
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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EDUCATION
Fall 2014 Enrollment
Colorado Christian University............................................................................470
Colorado College ...........................................................................................2,182
Colorado State University – Pueblo...................................................................175
Colorado Technical University........................................................................1,524
DeVry University..................................................................................................35
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University...............................................................164
Everest College..................................................................................................500
Fuller Theological Seminary..............................................................................350
Intellitec College.................................................................................................569
Intellitec Medical Institute...................................................................................271
National American University.............................................................................482
Nazarene Bible College..................................................................................1,256
Pikes Peak Community College...................................................................14,004
Regis University.................................................................................................420
Troy State University .........................................................................................272
United States Air Force Academy ..................................................................3,952
University of Colorado Colorado Springs .................................................... 11,132
University of Northern Colorado..........................................................................63
University of Phoenix.........................................................................................727
University of the Rockies...................................................................................146
Webster University ............................................................................................176
Totals............................................................................................................39,172
Source: School Offices of Admissions and Records
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Colorado Springs Dist. 11
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Manitou Springs Dist. 14
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EDUCATION
Colorado College
The University of Colorado
Colorado Springs
In 1965, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
moved to a craggy hill with a panoramic view of Pikes Peak. Known
as the “Cragmor Parcel,” this became the UCCS home for a growing
following of scholars. Now, 50 years later, the university offers a broad
range of degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences in addition to
professional programs in business, engineering, nursing, education and
public affairs to meet the needs of Colorado’s second-largest metropolitan area and beyond.
UCCS now offers 39 bachelors, 20 masters and five doctoral degrees
and aims to become the premier comprehensive regional research university in the nation with an enrollment of 15,000 students.
In addition to its academic programs, UCCS fields 14 men’s and
women’s NCAA Division II sports teams and has a full range of student
life programming. Note: Three new sports (men’s baseball, women’s lacrosse, expanded men’s and women’s track and field will come on line
next year).
UCCS now offers 39 bachelors,
20 masters and five doctoral degrees
For the Fall of 2015 semester, 11,299 students enrolled and more
than 2,000 students participated in online courses. About 30 percent of
students are the first in their families to attend college and 31 percent
of all students are ethnic minorities. There are more than 2,000 active
duty military personnel, veterans and family members at UCCS and
25 US Olympic athletes who are pursuing higher learning at UCCS.
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Colorado College (CC) is a nationally prominent, four-year liberal arts
college that was founded in Colorado
Springs in 1874. The college operates
on the innovative block plan, in which
its approximately 2,000 undergraduates
study one course at a time in intensive
3½-week blocks. The college also offers
a master of arts in teaching degree.
Colorado College’s 90-acre campus
is located at the foot of Pikes Peak. Students come from all 50 states and from
abroad, and represent a wide range of
ethnic, religious, social and economic
backgrounds. Their interests are similarly broad, since many students are
selected for admission not only on the
basis of their academic abilities and
promise, but also because of their potential cultural contributions to campus life.
About 50 percent of the students
eventually go on to graduate or professional schools. The college’s success in
preparing students for graduate study is
confirmed by the number of its students
receiving national fellowships for graduate student. Colorado College graduates have won such prestigious awards
as Fulbright, Marshall and Rhodes
scholarships, and Thomas J. Watson,
Woodrow Wilson, Rotary, Luce, National Science Foundation, Mellon and
Danforth Fellowships. In addition,
many graduates receive generous financial support from graduate and professional schools for advanced study.
About 50 percent of the
students eventually go
on to graduate or
professional schools.
Colorado College has 15 Division
III varsity programs and two Division
I sports — men’s hockey and women’s
soccer.
Colorado College sponsors more than
370 notable lectures, performances and
events each year that are open to the general public, sharing vast educational and
cultural resources with the community.
EDUCATION
Pikes Peak Community College
Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) is a twoyear college offering more than 150 associate degrees
and career and technical certifications. In its 47th year
of operation, PPCC is and has been accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission since 1975.
Located in El Paso County, PPCC serves approximately 21,000 students annually through its three
campuses: Centennial Campus, Rampart Range Campus, Downtown Studio Campus and its two military
education centers.
The college has a Workforce Development Division
which provides training and partnership to local businesses and organizations, as well as community education enrichment courses.
In 2014-2015, PPCC awarded 1,309 degrees and
1,330 certificates. Priding itself on student success,
PPCC offers both a quality and affordable education
for traditional and non-traditional students alike.
Approximately 25 percent of the PPCC student
population has a military tie, meaning they are active
duty, veteran or a military family member. Additionally a total of 66 percent of students study part-time,
while 34 percent attend full-time.
Serving such a diverse population, PPCC offers
flexible course options such as day, evening, and
weekend classes in traditional classrooms, online and
in hybrid format. The average class size is 17 and the
teacher/student ratio is 25:1.
PPCC offers a variety of student support and learning assistance services. A nationally accredited Child
Development Center helps parents manage school
and family, while the Military Center of Excellence
supports active military, veterans and their families.
PPCC also has a variety of student clubs and activities focused on academics, cultural awareness, and
recreational sports. PPCC also presents special events
like music, dance and theatre performances, art exhibits and guest speakers.
The college contributes approximately 324 million
annually to the local economy, and employs approximately 1,230 individuals.
Located in El Paso County, PPCC serves
approximately 21,000 students annually
through its three campuses.
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EDUCATION
Regis University
Since 1877, Regis University has been educating men and women of all ages to take leadership
roles and to make a positive impact in a changing
society. Regis is one of 28 Catholic Jesuit colleges
and universities in the United States. It is inspired by the Jesuit vision of Ignatius Loyola, one
that challenges us to attain the inner freedom to
make intelligent choices. The motto “Men and
Women in Service to Others” on the University
seal describes the purpose of a Jesuit education:
to form men and women who use their knowledge in the unselfish service of others. It also expresses the desire of Regis’ faculty and staff to be
of service to students and the community.
Regis University is accredited through the
Higher Learning Commission and a member of
the North Central Association. Regis University
is comprised of five colleges: Regis College serving students of traditional college age, RueckertHartman College for Health Professions (RHCHP), College for Professional Studies (CPS)
serving adult learners, College of Business &
Economics, and College of Computer & Information Sciences.
To request additional information, visit
www.regis.edu.
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Regis University College for Professional Studies
Regis University serves approximately 10,000 adult students worldwide both in the classroom and online. CPS offers Bachelor’s and
Master’s degrees and certificates in a variety of academic disciplines
designed to fit the lifestyle of today’s busy adult learner.
Multiple campus locations, online learning options, and faculty
who bring real-world theory to the classroom make exploring interests possible and quality higher education accessible.
Regis University faculty members are experts in their fields, all with
a minimum of a Master’s degree, and many with doctorate degrees.
Military students make up 8 percent
of the students at the Regis University
Colorado Springs campus.
Colorado Springs Campus
Regis University’s Colorado Springs campus is conveniently located
in northern Colorado Springs just off of the I-25 corridor. It features
its own bookstore and 21 classrooms with state-of-the-art equipment
to support technology needs. There is also a student study/lounge area
that includes computer workstations, and a quiet study room.
Military students make up 8% of the students at the Colorado Springs
campus and Regis offers many programs geared toward them and their
families.
EDUCATION
Webster University
Innovative, comprehensive, fresh, resourceful, respected, local, global. There’s no one way to view Webster University.
The school — founded on the principle of providing
a higher education to those who might not possess the
opportunity to obtain one — today operates as a private,
nonprofit, regionally accredited university offering undergraduate and graduate education.
The home campus is located in Webster Groves, Missouri. Webster University in Colorado Springs caters to
working adults and non-traditional students who wish to
pursue a master’s degree. Webster has a metro campus located on Tech Center Drive, and a military campus located
on Peterson Air Force Base. In addition, Webster has an office on Ft. Carson Army Post, and schedules appointments
at the United States Air Force Academy and Schriever Air
Force Base. Webster also has online options as well for an
added convenience for students.
Students can choose from programs in the schools of
business and technology, communications or education
or select majors in the colleges of fine arts or arts and sciences. They can study in the U.S., Austria, China, Great
Britain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Thailand. It’s all
a part of the Webster experience.
In Colorado Springs, Webster offers specialized business and
technology programs that are in high demand, and especially
suited for the growing industries right here in the Springs. Webster’s programs, such as space systems operations management,
procurement and acquisitions management and information
technology management helps students find quality jobs in
government and the private sector. In addition, Webster University offers certificates in decision support systems and web
services (both offered online only), and government contracting (offered online and in class at both the metro and Peterson
Air Force Base campuses).
As a private nonprofit organization, Webster University
works with the community to address professional educational needs, in addition to offering a variety of master degrees
and programs. Webster is involved locally with the Colorado
Springs Regional Business Alliance, Better Business Bureau,
and Colorado Procurement Technical Assistance Center, providing classes and support for businesses.
Students can choose from programs in
the schools of business and technology,
communications or education or select
majors in the colleges of fine arts or
arts and sciences.
Colorado Springs ranked 20th Best City for Quality of Life
according to study by NerdWallet. They study analyzed the 100 largest cities using factors of median annual rent as a percentage
of income; percentage of population with health insurance coverage; percentage of people with income below the poverty level;
unemployment rate; mean weekly hours worked; and mean travel time to work in minutes. (08/14)
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EDUCATION
U.S. Air Force Academy
The mission of the United States Air
Force Academy is to educate, train, and inspire men and women to become officers
of character motivated to lead the United
States Air Force in service to our nation.
Established April 1, 1954, the youngest of the service academies graduates
between 900-1000 cadets each year, providing the Air Force with a corps of officers dedicated to upholding the high
standards of their profession.
The Academy experience is immersive,
offering a broad spectrum of academic,
athletic, aviation, and military training
unlike any other Air Force commissioning source.
The school boasts one of the top academic programs in the nation and is recognized annually for its excellence.
In 2015, Forbes Magazine ranked the
Air Force Academy as the #3 Best Value
College and #5 Best Public College in the
nation. In the 2015 US News and World
Report, the Academy was ranked #5 in
the nation for its Undergraduate Engineering Program and the #2 ranked Air
and Space-related Engineering program
for the 15th consecutive year. The Academy was also ranked #1 by the National
Science Foundation for Undergraduate
Research Funding, with an annual budget
of over $60M.
The Academy’s Research Program al84 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
lows cadets to be at the forefront of technological advancements in a rapidly changing world. Comprised of 21 research centers and institutes, research programs offer
cadets the opportunity to tackle the most
critical challenges facing the Air Force and
the Department of Defense today.
While pursuing academic and military
excellence, cadets also gain leadership,
character and fitness training through
dynamic athletic programs. The Academy divides the athletic program into
four areas: intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, physical education and physical fitness. All cadets must participate
in an intercollegiate or intramural sport
throughout the academic year. About
25% or 1,000 cadets are intercollegiate
athletes. There are 27 men’s and women’s
intercollegiate sports programs that compete at the NCAA Division I level.
All cadets are exposed to the Air Force’s
flying mission through several Airmanship Programs – Soaring, Parachuting,
and Powered Flight. These programs are
designed to expose, motivate and challenge cadets to become successful leaders in the world’s premier Air Force and
provide a foundation for personal and
professional discipline. Airmanship programs are unique to the Air Force Academy. These programs give the Academy
the competitive advantage over other
commissioning sources. On any day, cadets can be seen in the skies around the
Academy flying in or jumping out of the
aircraft that support these programs.
The men and women who support
the mission of the Academy, live work
and play in the community. More than
7,800 personnel and cadets are assigned
to the Air Force Academy, contributing
to just over $950M annually in economic
impact to the surrounding communities.
The Academy is open to visitors from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 360 days of the
year. Visitors can view static aircraft and
take self-guided tours of the Cadet Field
House and Falcon Athletic Center, Falcon Stadium, Arnold Hall, Doolittle Hall,
Barry Goldwater Visitor Center and the
Academy’s most recognized landmark,
the Cadet Chapel, where cadets of all
faiths can find free exercise of religion
and religious respect for all under one
roof. You can also view the latest addition
to the Academy’s landscape, Polaris Hall.
This newly constructed building houses
the Center for Character and Leadership
Development, the focal point for the total integration of character and leadership development into all aspects of the
Academy experience. There is no charge
to visit this National Historic Landmark.
All cadets are exposed to the Air Force’s flying mission through several
Airmanship Programs – Soaring, Parachuting, and Powered Flight.
U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Kaplan
EDUCATION
School Districts
In Colorado, school district boundaries are
independent of city or other political boundaries. There are 17 public school districts within
El Paso County. Nine public school districts
(Nos. 2, 3, 8, 11, 12, 14, 20, 38, 49) of varying size serve Colorado Springs’ urban areas.
Some of these school districts extend outside
the city limits into rural areas. Students in
Woodland Park, part of Teller County, attend
schools in District No. Re-2.
Private Schools
There are more than
95 private schools in the
Pikes Peak region. To find
out more about private
schools in a particular area
or learn more about the
accreditation process, visit
the Colorado Department
of Education’s website at
www.cde.state.co.us/choice/
nonpublic_resources.htm.
COLORADO SPRINGS
RANKED 5TH MOST-EDUCATED
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aged 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher
to the attainment gap between women and men.
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TRAVEL
Customer Convenience
The wide array of services available
to passengers and other airport users contribute to COS’s well deserved
user-friendly reputation. Airline ticket and car rental counters, security
checkpoints, baggage claim areas and
concessions are easy to find and centrally located. COS is easy to navigate
— whether you’re a family on the go
or a road-weary business executive.
The farthest gate is a walk of less than
1,000 feet from airline ticket counters
or baggage carousels. At COS, more
than 9,000 uncovered parking spaces
are conveniently located and are easy
on travelers’ budgets. Parking lots are
safe, clean and well-lighted, offering
quick car-to-terminal shuttle service
with luggage or disabled assistance
from helpful, courteous staff. Perks for
travelers include valet parking service
and free wireless Internet access. COS
continues to meet the changing needs
of the travelers with planned facilities
enhancements, including new concessions and ongoing infrastructure improvements.
The airport serves as the first
impression for thousands
of visitors, giving them a
breathtaking view of Pikes
Peak and a taste of Colorado
hospitality. In addition, the
Colorado Springs Airport
(COS) is a major catalyst in
the growth and development
of Colorado Springs and the
Pikes Peak region and plays
a significant role in bringing
new business, conventions
and tourism to the area.
Facilities
COS’s three-level, 16-gate terminal, opened in 1994. In this 280,000
square-foot facility, numerous skylights
and large windows provide panoramic
views of Pikes Peak and Colorado’s
Front Range. Perhaps more
importantly, COS is conveniently located near InCOLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT
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terstate-25. The airport is within easy
driving distance to various Colorado
cities and tourist attractions, including
14 major ski areas. Travel time from the
airport to downtown Colorado Springs
is a quick 20 minutes, while Denver is a
leisurely 70-minute drive north on I-25.
COS is close to the geographic center
of the United States. It also provides services and amenities that attract a wide
array of general aviation aircraft. The airport is on 7,135 acres at an elevation of
approximately 6,200 feet; 200 acres consist of general aviation development and
another 427 acres have been set aside for
a business park. Two parallel runways
and one crosswind runway accommodate the airport’s air traffic. Uncongested
air and ground space, short taxi time
and a low weather-related closure/cancellation rate are why COS consistently
ranks among the lowest in delays of all
U.S. airports.
Air Travel
Travel is easy from Colorado
Springs with two airports from which
to choose in close proximity. COS offers daily flights with 10 nonstop destinations on five airlines: American,
United, Delta, Alaska and Allegiant
airlines. From COS, you can connect
to the world. Denver International
Airport is 75 miles north, less than one
hour and 30 minutes by car on Interstate-25, and provides more than 600
daily nonstop flights.
TRAVEL
Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995,
Denver International Airport (DIA)
has become the world’s 15th-busiest
airport and the fifth-busiest airport
in the United States. With 53.4 million passengers in 2014, DIA is one
of the busiest hubs in the world’s largest aviation market, and is Colorado’s
primary economic engine, generating
more than $26.3 billion in annual economic impact for the state (Colorado
Department of Transportation, 2013).
DIA is the largest airport in North
America and one of the largest in the
world. Size is its biggest asset, with
room to grow and adapt to the everchanging global aviation market.
Encompassing 53 square miles
(137.8 square kilometers) of land,
Denver International Airport is twice
the size of Manhattan Island and is
larger than the city boundaries of
Boston, Miami or San Francisco. DIA
is the largest airport site in North
America and the second-largest in the
world. The efficient layout of six nonintersecting runways allows for multiple simultaneous aircraft movements.
DIA has capacity for 12 more runways, another terminal and two additional concourses. Denver’s Runway
16R/34L, which runs north-south
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gest commercial runway in the United
States. It is one of the reasons DIA has
received ICAO (International Civil
Aviation Organization) certification to
handle Airbus 380 operations.
The airport is owned by the city and
county of Denver and is operated by
the Denver Department of Aviation.
The $4.9 billion city investment in the
design and construction of Denver International Airport was financed by a
combination of airport bonds, federal
aviation grants and monies generated
by Denver’s former airport, Stapleton International. Through early and
steadfast planning, DIA has gained
significant recognition for financial
stability, and has been profitable every
year since opening.
DIA’s award-winning architecture
and magnificent views of the Rocky
Mountains create a unique atmosphere
for travelers. Jeppesen Terminal’s internationally recognized peaked roof, designed by Fentress Bradburn Architects,
is reflective of snow-capped mountains
and evokes the early history of Colorado when Native American teepees were
scattered across the Great Plains.
Passenger Traffic
DIA’s passenger traffic has recovered
strongly since declining in 2001 and
2002. Today, approximately 58 percent
of travelers at DIA are origination and
destination (O&D) passengers, and
42 percent are connecting. O&D passengers are those beginning or ending
their trip in Denver. More than 28 million annual domestic passengers begin
or end their trip in Denver, making
Denver the third domestic O&D hub
in the U.S.
International traffic at DIA accounts
for approximately 2 million passengers
annually–approximately 4 percent of
the airport’s total passenger traffic.
Denver International Airport is one of the few major U.S. airports with
room to expand its current facilities to accommodate future growth.
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ATTRACTIONS
COPPeR, the Cultural Office of
the Pikes Peak region, is the
go-to source for finding out
about the area’s thriving and
ever-evolving cultural scene
The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (COPPeR) is a
nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is “connecting residents and visitors with arts and culture to enrich
the Pikes Peak region.” Governed by an engaged board of
directors, and with the leadership and passion of a small
but dedicated staff, our work at COPPeR is all about elevating the visibility, value and impact of the creative
sector here in our community.
COPPeR takes a strategic view of the Pikes Peak
region (El Paso and Teller Counties) to ensure
that cultural services reach all people and that
the arts are used to positively address issues of
economic development, education, tourism,
regional branding and civic life. We provide an
umbrella service encompassing areas such as
marketing and communication, broad-based
data gathering, strategic planning and programming, and advocacy for the creative industry in its entirety.
At COPPeR, we aim to efficiently and costeffectively achieve immeasurably more than
any one gallery, artist or performance group
can do independently. The arts are an ecosystem – and at COPPeR we want to ensure that
all parts of that ecosystem are healthy, thriving and fully integrated into the fabric of our
community. Learn more about our work and
how to get involved at www.coppercolo.org.
PeakRadar.com is COPPeR’s signature audience
development program. The site, a comprehensive
arts, culture community events calendar, is a vital
tool for increasing cultural participation. Since its
launch in June 2007, PeakRadar.com has brought
awareness of a vast array of arts activities to residents and visitors and it continues to grow. In 2014,
the site engaged more than 200,000 unique users, and
had more than 625,000 page views. Today, PeakRadar.
com is now home to more than 2,500 event listings every
year, as well as over 400 cultural organization listings and
more than 350 artist profiles. Listing your community event,
cultural organization, or artist profile is free and easy, and can be
done directly from the PeakRadar.com website.
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Photo by Cameron Moix
WORLD-CLASS Resorts & Lodging
Photo by Cameron Moix
The Broadmoor hotel is truly the “Grand Dame of the Rockies,”
a five-star, five-diamond resort that defines luxury and captures
the sophisticated history and heritage of the region. Cheyenne
Mountain Resort offers a true Colorado experience, including a
breakfast experience with some of the friendly critters from the
nearby Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The Cliff House in Manitou Springs
provides a historical setting with all the modern luxuries added. The
region’s many B&Bs offer unique charm and quiet elegance.
The Mining Exchange Hotel opened in downtown Colorado Springs
on May 9, 2012.
Its upscale elegance won it the honor to be named a Wyndham
Grand Hotel, one of only 19 in the nation and 30 in the world.
The hotel, three separate historic buildings at the corner of Nevada
and Pikes Peak avenues, opened with 57 guest rooms, a boardroom,
a fitness center and a 3,000-square-foot ballroom that can seat 200
or host a cocktail party for 300.
The Mining Exchange is only the second hotel in the downtown
corridor and is a draw for downtown tourism.
Owner Perry Sanders, an entertainment lawyer with a home in
Woodland Park and a Hollywood clientele, spent $25 million on the
project.
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Arts &
Culture
From the historic artist colony of
Manitou Springs to a flourishing
folk music scene to internationally
acclaimed youth arts groups, the
Pikes Peak region has a vital and
growing arts and entertainment
scene. More than 100 arts
nonprofits provide the backbone for
the cultural community.
The Colorado Springs
Fine Arts Center
A trip to the Colorado Springs
Fine Arts Center (FAC) is like a visit
to a time machine, a place where history and the future converge, beginning with the building itself.
The original structure, built in 1936,
is listed on the National Registry for
Historic Places, with its innovative art
deco/modernist architecture. In 2007,
the FAC expanded its facility with a
48,000 square-foot, $28.4 million addition, featuring a dramatic two-story
glass corridor with more than $1 million of lights.
The FAC is located near the Old
North End neighborhood and at the
edge of Monument Valley Park, both
of which are also registered as historic
places, at the corner of Dale and Cascade. And directly across Cascade Avenue is the Cornerstone Art Center on
the campus of Colorado College which
opened in the fall of 2008.
You can view works of art from
19th century and also the 21st century.
Within the FAC, you can take a wide
array of classes.
Engaging theater
You can attend a Broadway-worthy
musical or play, film festivals, dance
recitals and more, within a beautifully
restored 1936 theater.
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Family friendly tours
Take in a family-friendly tour on Museum Discovery Days and Gallery Treks,
where you can learn more about the art on display and create your own at the Bemis
School of Art. Our Tactile Gallery — where you are encouraged to touch the art —
Family Adventure Days, Interpretive Galleries, and free guided tours on Saturday
and Sunday all help make the FAC a place for families.
Art Walks
The first Friday evening of each month, stroll the streets of Colorado Springs and
view art while sipping wine and eating hors d’oeuvres at locations throughout town
and the FAC. The FAC features live music and food in addition to a cash bar at the
Deco Lounge.
World-class exhibitions
You will find the best in traveling special exhibitions from around the world, like
Impressionist and Modern Masters or Life as a Legend: Marilyn Monroe; or enjoy
the finest in Colorado and Southwestern art from our expansive Permanent Collection that includes Dale Chihuly, Georgia O’Keeffe, Walt Kuhn, Richard Diebenhorn,
Luis Jimenez, Diego Rivera, Luis Cruz Azeceta and many more.
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Before you take a trip to the FAC, visit us online at csfineartscenter.org to learn
about our latest exhibitions, productions and happenings or call our Box Office at
(719) 634-5581, or vist us on the Web at csfineartscenter.org.
Family and children
At the heart of the family arts scene is the Kennedy Center Imagination Celebration, providing year-round arts and educational programs. Many other youthoriented arts groups serve the region, including: the Colorado Springs Children’s
Chorale, winner of international awards; the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
Association, with nearly 300 musicians; and the Colorado Springs Conservatory
for the Performing Arts.
Performing arts
Summer means Shakespeare in Colorado Springs, thanks to UCCS Theatreworks, whose productions have been called by Shakespeare Quarterly “as
good, in absolute, as the best in the world.” Other theater companies providing
a wide array of shows include Star Bar Players, the Fine Arts Center Repertory Theatre, Manitou Art Theater, the Colorado Festival of World Theater
and more.
Philharmonic Orchestra
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra is the only fully professional orchestra in Southern Colorado. The 76-member
orchestra is committed to artistic excellence
and is critical to the economic and cultural
viability of the Pikes Peak region. The concert season includes Classical Masterworks,
Pops, Holiday, Family and Mozart & Friends
concerts.
Music
The music scene of the Pikes Peak region is the epitome of diversity, particularly strong in cowboy and folk music,
roots/Americana, Celtic, blues, fingerstyle
guitar, Latino and heavy metal. Summer
is when the music really shines, as free
concerts throughout the region provide
opportunities to hear live jazz, blues, rock
and more in the great outdoors.
Visual Arts
The natural beauty of the Pikes Peak
region has inspired thousands of artists
through the decades. At the heart of the
arts scene is the Colorado Springs Fine
Arts Center, a multidisciplinary facility
offering theater, arts instruction, lectures,
film screenings, and of course, nationally
and internationally acclaimed exhibits.
Arts on the Streets
Art on the Streets is a yearlong venue
to showcase the works of new as well as
celebrated artists from across the country
while enlivening the Downtown Colorado
Springs cityscape and urban experience.
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Colorado
Ski Resorts
Colorado Springs is the gateway to some
of the best Colorado ski resorts. Flying in to
the Colorado Springs Airport (www.FlyCOS.
com) is convenient and economical. Top ski
mountains such as Monarch, Ski Cooper,
Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin,
Copper Mountain, Vail, Winter Park and
Mary Jane are all just a few hours drive
through the scenic Rocky Mountains.
RESORT ................................. DRIVE TIME
Arapahoe Basin ..................... 2 hours, 20 minutes
Aspen ..................................... 4 hours, 30 minutes
Beaver Creek ......................... 2 hours, 50 minutes
Breckenridge.......................... 2 hours, 15 minutes
Copper Mountain ................... 2 hours, 20 minutes
Eldora .................................... 2 hours, 15 minutes
Keystone ................................ 2 hours, 20 minutes
Loveland ................................ 1 hour, 50 minutes
Mary Jane.............................. 2 hours, 15 minutes
Monarch ................................ 2 hours, 40 minutes
Ski Cooper.............................. 2 hours, 30 minutes
Steamboat Springs ................ 3 hours, 50 minutes
Vail.......................................... 2 hours, 40 minutes
Winter Park ............................ 2 hours, 25 minutes
Colorado
Springs
ranked
8th Top 10
Mountain
Bike Cities
in North
America
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The editorial
team nominated
cities that have
world-class
mountain bike
trails and then
arrived at a
top 10 list.
(03/14) Singletracks.com
Photo by Bryan Oller
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The Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is available to assist vacation and business travelers with
information about lodging, transportation, attractions, activities,
dining, shopping and services. The
CVB also works closely with meeting planners, sporting event organizers and group tour operators to
assist with meetings, conventions,
sports competitions, reunions and
group tours.
With more than 55 exciting and
unique attractions, there are many
reasons to extend your trip to Colorado Springs. There are a variety of
ways to get information about all
there is to see and do in the Pikes
Peak region:
• Stop by the Visitor Information
Center just south of downtown
• Visit the website at www.VisitCOS.com
• Order a printed or electronic version of the Official Visitor Guide
from our website
•Download our mobile app for
iPhone, iPad and Android
• Contact us by phone or email
800.888.4748
719.635.7506
VisitCOS.com
Info@VisitCOS.com
515 S. Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
Visitor Info Center Hours
Summer: 8:30 – 5:00 daily
Winter: 8:30 – 5:00 M-F
A visit provides a look into the spirit,
past and present, of the city.
Pioneers Museum
Fully accredited by the American Association of Museums and winner of local
and national awards for excellence, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum offers
a rewarding and enjoyable experience for people of all ages and interests.
Housed in the beautifully restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, the museum portrays the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region through exhibits
emphasizing the unique character of this uncommon Front Range community.
As the focal point of the city’s thriving downtown, the CSPM draws thousands of
visitors to the area each year. The CSPM is open year-round. Admission is free.
The CSPM has more than 60,000 objects in its permanent collection including
nationally significant collections of quilts, Van Briggle art pottery and the finest
regional art collection in Colorado. The Native American collection includes hundreds of items representative of the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapahoe cultures. Other
collections relate to the founding of the city, the area’s mining and agricultural
history, its early prominence as a health resort, and its more recent significance as
a center for military training and operations.
Public programs range from scholarly presentations to family festivals. Classical
music concerns and plays have been featured in the exquisitely-restored Division
I Courtroom on the Museum’s upper floor, and summer jazz has delighted thousands in the surrounding park.
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The United States Air Force Academy
The United States Air Force Academy is one of Colorado
Springs’ most popular tourist attractions. Visitors can tour the
unusual multi-spired chapel, Honor Court and visitors center.
Photo by Cameron Moix
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, at an elevation of 6,800 feet above
sea level, is home to breathtaking mountain scenery and more
than 750 animals, representing nearly 150 different species. All
of your favorites are here. ... from giraffes and elephants to monkeys, penguins, hippos and even grizzly bears. It’s a once-in-alifetime opportunity to see more than 30 endangered species
including the Amur tiger, Mexican gray wolf, mountain tapir
and black-footed ferret. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was founded
in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing
collection of exotic animals. In 1938, after substantial development, Penrose deeded the zoo as a nonprofit trust to the citizens
of Colorado Springs. Entrance to the zoo includes admission to
the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, a tomb dedicated by Spencer
Penrose to one of his dear friends and favorite American humorist who died in a plane crash while the tower was under construction in 1935.
Geological Wonders
After visiting Garden of the Gods, discover more geological
wonders at Cave of the Winds on a discovery or flashlight tour.
Seven Falls is a picturesque attraction with a 227-foot staircase or
an elevator cut right into the granite. The Red Rocks open space
features more crimson sandstone for your viewing or climbing
pleasure and the Paint Mines Interpretive Park takes you 9,000
years back in time to ancient civilizations who used the colorful
rocks to create their decorative paints.
Manitou Springs
Many small towns would be delighted with just one of Manitou’s countless attractions: mountain railways, caves, camping,
amusement parks, festivals, hiking, horseback riding and natural
wonders that will take your breath away. In fact, there are more
things to do and see in Manitou than could fit into just one trip.
In this quaint, but thriving, mountain town, you’ll find
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one-of-a-kind shopping at our locally owned boutiques,
and amazing local artists showcased in our galleries. When
it comes to dining, Manitou’s ample choices range from the
classic pie-shop, to some of world’s best fine dining.
The best part about Manitou Springs is it’s just minutes
away from downtown Colorado Springs, but it still feels like
a world away.
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the
world’s highest auto race and one of the most grueling events
in all of motor racing. The start line at 9,400 feet is high enough
to leave anyone short of breath. And the climb to the towering 14,115-foot finish punishes drivers and their vehicles. As
the drivers climb toward the summit, the thin air slows reflexes
and saps muscle strength — plus it robs engines of 30 percent
of their power at the summit. So competitors and vehicles must
be in top shape simply to finish, let alone win.
The course is a twisty sprint of 12.4 miles with turns to
give drivers a tremendous workout. Although every corner
in the race deserves full respect, the one named “Bottomless
Pit” gets top billing as the one not to miss. No one has ever
missed that corner, which would result in a 6,000 foot drop.
The legendary race will celebrate its 100th anniversary in
2016.
Pikes Peak Railway
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a ride to the summit on the
Pikes Peak Railway or drive to the summit on the Pikes Peak
Highway. Those with a little more endurance can hike or even
run up the Peak on Barr Trail or bike down the Pikes Peak
Highway on a guided tour.
Seven Falls
Located in South Cheyenne Cañon, Seven Falls cascades
181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of pikes peak
granite. Crystal clear water from the southernmost edges
of the Pikes Peak watershed have, over the ages, carved this unique scenic masterpiece in an easily accessed location. Next to the Falls, a 224-step stairway leads to a system of
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trails that will take you to “Midnight Falls” and then onto
Inspiration Point with a breathtaking view of Colorado
Springs and the great plains beyond.
Wildlife is everywhere, including hummingbirds, rainbow trout and the rare, waterfall nesting American Dipper. Blasted 14 stories straight up through solid granite, a
mountain elevator safely transports all who venture here to
the “Eagles Nest” platform, where the most spectacular view
of Seven Falls is experienced. The attraction features The
Seven Falls Restaurant 1858, takes its name from the Gold
Rush era and offers unique Colorado cuisine.
Special Events
There are always family friendly events taking place
throughout the Pikes Peak region. Whether it’s a donkey
race from Victor to Cripple Creek or a “Race to the Clouds”
up Pikes Peak, festivals abound – especially in the summer.
Rodeos, marathons, the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift
Off Balloon Festival, arts and crafts, pottery, fruitcake and
racing coffins are just some of the unique and quirky subject
matter of special events in Colorado.
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Pikes Peak
America’s Mountain, Katharine Lee Bates’ inspiration for “America the Beautiful”
Early pioneers painted their wagons
“Pikes Peak or Bust,” and today, visitors
drive, hike, take the Pikes Peak Railway or run to the summit in the annual
Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon.
While Zebulon Pike, a great American explorer for whom the mountain
was named, was not able to reach the
summit, hundreds of thousands of
visitors and residents make it to the top
each year in a variety of ways. Ascend
in comfort to the 14,115-foot summit
of Pikes Peak, the setting that inspired
the words to American the Beautiful.
For 115 years, the Manitou and Pike’s
Peak Railway (the world’s highest cog
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railroad, the highest Colorado railroad
AND highest train in the United States)
has taken passengers to the summit of
Pikes Peak.
By car, you can take the Pikes Peak
Highway and enjoy the expansive scenery as well as several stops along the
way – Crystal Reservoir and Glen Cove
before reaching the Summit House. The
truly ambitious can hike up Barr Trail
or, in the summer, race up the mountain in the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon. Regardless of how you make it to
the top, be sure to stop in the Summit
House for homemade donuts.
Photo by Bryan Oller
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Garden of the Gods
There are many activities to enjoy within the park: shopping, dining, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking,
rock climbing (permit required) and even weddings. The
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center is located
just east of the park and offers an expansive view of
the park with Pikes Peak as a stunning backdrop. At
the Nature Center, you can learn about “how those
red rocks got there” in a high-definition multimedia presentation. Enjoy lunch in the cafe and
find beautiful souvenirs in the two gift shops. In
the park, be sure to stop by the Garden of the Gods
Trading Post, one of the largest southwestern galleries and souvenir shops in the area.
How the park got its name is an interesting story:
It was August of 1859 when two surveyors started
out from Denver City to begin a townsite, soon to be
called Colorado City. While exploring nearby locations,
they came upon a beautiful area of sandstone formations. M.
S. Beach, who related this incident, suggested that it would be a
“capital place for a beer garden” when the country grew up. His companion, Rufus Cable, a “young and poetic man”, exclaimed, “Beer garden! Why it is
a fit place for the gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods.” It has
been so called ever since.
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MANITOU SPRINGS
Hotels/Motels
SOUTHWEST
Hotels/Motels
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites, bestwestern.com, $-$$$.......................... (719) 576-2371
1440 Harrison Rd. Indoor pool/spa/exercise room/comp. cont. breakfast. bwcosgm@aol.com
Beverly Hills Motel, $-$$...................................................................................... (719) 632-0386
5-acres, near attractions. Horseback riding/quiet cottages, BBQ.
Broadmoor Hotel, broadmoor.com, $$$...................................... 800-634-7711, (719) 577-5775
1 Lake Ave. Longest consecutive winner of the AAA Five Diamond and Mobil Five Star awards.
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, cheyennemountain.com................. 800-588-6531, (719) 538-4000
3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd. 215-Acre resort, 316 rooms, golf course, lake.
Comfort Inn South, tiny.cc/comfortsouth, $-$$...........................800-4-CHOICE, (719) 579-6900
1410 Harrison Rd. Micro.,fridge, deluxe cont. bkft, indoor pool, whirl pool, restaurant nearby.
Courtyard Colorado Springs South, marriott.com/coscs, $$.......... 800-321-2211, (719) 226-5006
2570 Tenderfoot Hill St. Free WIFI, Pool hot tub, 24-hour market, meeting room, Courtyard café.
DoubleTree World Arena, coloradospringsworldarena.doubletree.com, $$...............800-222-8733
1775 E. Cheyenne Mtn. Blvd. Renovated oversized guestrooms adjacent to World Arena.
Fairfield Inn & Suites South, marriott.com/cosfs, $$.................. 800-228-2800, (719) 576-1717
2725 Geyser Dr. Free Deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, free WIFI.
Falls Motel, $-$$.................................................................................................. (719) 684-9745
Green Mountain Falls. Peaceful mountain setting by the lake, BBQ and picnic area.
Garden of the Gods Club, gardenofthegodsclub.com, $$-$$$........ 800-923-8838, (719) 632-5541
3320 Mesa Rd. Spacious, luxurious rooms with amazing views, golf, tennis and spa.
Glen Eyrie Castle, gleneyrie.org, $-$$$...................................... 800-944-4536, (719) 634-0808
3820 N. 30th St. Beautiful castle nestled in Queens Canyon next to Garden of the Gods.
Hampton Inn & Suites I-25 South, tiny.cc/hampton25, $$-$$$............................ 800-HAMPTON
2910 Geyser Dr. Suites, hot bkft, indoor pool/hot tub. WIFI, near World Arena, restaurants, shops.
LaQuinta Inn & Suites South, laquinta.com, $$................................................... (719) 527-4788
2750 Geyser Dr. Free first-light breakfast, pool and hot tub.
Mecca Motel, themeccamotel.com, $-$$.................................... 800-634-2442, (719) 520-1215
3518 W. Colorado Ave. Near attractions, outdoor pool/hot tub, clean, American-owned.
Motel 6, motel6.com................................................................... 800-466-8356, (719) 520-5400
3228 N. Chestnut St. Near area attractions, WIFI & heated outdoor pool.
Rainbow Lodge Inn, rainbowlodge-inn.com, $-$$...................... 800-934-1102, (719) 632-4551
3709 W. Colorado Ave. Picnic area, free cont. breakfast, family units, newly remodeled.
Residence Inn Colorado Springs South, marriott.com/cosri, $$-$$$.................... 800-331-3131
576-0101, 2765 Geyser. Newly renovated! All suites, free hot breakfast buffet, free Internet.
Rodeway Inn & Suites, choicehotels.com/hotel/co725, $.......... 866-471-3930, (719) 623-2300
1623 S. Nevada, Free coffee & local calls, large pool, kitchenettes, continental breakfast, pets OK.
Timber Lodge, timberlodge.pikes-peak.com, $-$$$................... 800-448-6762, (719) 636-3941
3627 W. Colorado Ave. 24 cabins, 4 acres, stream, 14 kitchens, great for family reunions.
Travelodge - South, travelodge.com.................................................................... (719) 632-7077
OLD COLORADO CITY
Hotels/Motels
Amarillo Motel, $................................................................................. 630-3976, 635-8539 x150
2801 W. Colorado Ave. Family units, phones, ac, cable TV.
Garden of the Gods Motel, gardenofthegodsmotel.pikes-peak.com, $-$$..................800-637-0703
2922 W. Colorado. AAA, clean, near attr., 2 rm units, cable, picnic area, indoor pool, views.
Springs Inn, springsinnco.com............................................................................. (719) 636-2998
620 W. Colorado Ave. Convenient location on West Colorado Ave. in Old Colorado City.
Travelodge of Colorado Springs, travelodge.com, $$................. 800-929-5478, (719) 632-4600
2625 Ore Mill Rd. Remodeled, centrally located, indoor pool, free deluxe breakfast, bus ctr.
Bed & Breakfasts & Vacation Homes
Holden House 1902 B & B Inn, HoldenHouse.com, $$$............. 888-565-3980, (719) 471-3980
1102 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Best Honeymoon/Anniversary! Fireplaces, tubs-for-2, business center.
Old Town GuestHouse, oldtown-guesthouse.com, $$$............... 888-375-4210, (719) 632-9194
115 S. 26th St. AAA 4-diamond, urban luxury, upscale amenities, leisure business.
Our Hearts Inn Old Colorado City, inn-colorado-springs.com, $$$........................ 800-533-7095
2215 W. Colorado Ave. Historic area, private balcony, rooms and cottages, affordable luxury.
Wedgewood Cottage Bed & Breakfast, bbonline.com/co/wedgewood, $$.......... (719) 636-1829
1111 W. Pikes Peak Ave. Private Victorian w/2 fireplaces and jacuzzi for two.
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America’s Best Value Inn Villa Motel, villamotel.com, $$.......... 888-315-2378, (719) 685-5492
481 Manitou Ave. Outdoor pool/spa, micro/fridge. Internet, cont. breakfast, HBO, laundry.
The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, thecliffhouse.com, $$$............... 888-212-7000, (719) 685-3000
306 Canon Ave. AAA Four-Diamond Historic Boutique Hotel at the base of Pikes Peak.
Comfort Inn Manitou, manitoucomfortinn.com, $$.............................................. (719) 685-5455
45 Manitou Ave. Indoor pool/spa, suites/balconies, WIFI, meeting room, elevator, cont. brkft.
Dillon Motel, home.pcisys.net/~dillonmotel, $-$$.............................................. (719) 685-5225
134 Manitou Ave. Cabin units, new luxury rms, major cc, catv, A/C, heated pool, mtn. view.
El Colorado Lodge, elcolorado.net, $$........................................ 800-782-2246, (719) 685-5485
23 Manitou Ave. Adobe cabins, Southwest décor, charm, great for family reunions.
Manitou Inn & Suites at Pikes Peak, manitouinnatpikespeak.com...................... (719) 685-5898
229 Manitou Ave. Offering clean, comfortable rooms and a convenient location.
Pikes Peak Inn, pikespeakinn.com, $................................................................... (719) 685-5616
626 Manitou Ave. Newly renovated, walk to shops/restaurants, 1 mile to Cog.
Rodeway Inn @ the Castaways, castawaysinn.com, $$............ 877-586-3300, (719) 685-3300
103 / 107 Manitou Ave. Manitou’s suitest hotel, fireplace, jacuzzi tubs.
Silver Saddle Inn, silver-saddle.com.......................................... 800-772-3353, (719) 685-5611
215 Manitou Ave. Outdoor pool, wireless internet, continental breakfast.
Bed & Breakfast Inns & Vacation Homes
1892 Victoria’s Keep Bed & Breakfast, victoriaskeep.com......... 800-905-5337, (719) 685-5354
202 Ruxton Ave. 1892 Victorian with modern luxury. Fireplaces, baths with jetted tubs for 2, A/C.
Avenue Hotel, avenuehotelbandb.com, $$.................................. 800-294-1277, (719) 685-1277
711 Manitou Ave. Historic Victorian/private baths/back garden jacuzzi/spa services.
Blue Skies Inn, A Bed & Breakfast, blueskiesbb.com, $$$......... 800-398-7949, (719) 685-3899
402 Manitou Ave. Manitou wooded stream/garden by Pikes Peak, artist-painted inn, great bkfst.
Onaledge Bed & Breakfast, onaledge.net................................... 888-685-4515, (719) 685-1272
336 El Paso Blvd. Luxuriant lodging in picturesque Manitou Springs, Nat. Register of historic places.
Red Crags Bed & Breakfast Inn, redcrags.com........................... 800-721-2248, (719) 685-1920
302 El Paso Blvd. 1880 Victorian, king beds, private baths, fireplace, AAA.
Rockledge Country Inn, rockledgeinn.com, $$$......................... 888-685-4515, (719) 685-4515
328 El Paso. AAA 4-Diamond, arts and crafts, 4-acre estate, w/p tubs.
Cabins
1892 Victoria’s Keep Bed & Breakfast, victoriaskeep.com......... 800-905-5337, (719) 685-5354
202 Ruxton Ave. 1892 Victorian with modern luxury. Fireplaces, baths with jetted tubs for 2, A/C.
Town-N-Country Cottages, townncountryc.com, $$.................... 800-992-5428, (719) 685-5427
123 Crystal Park Rd. 10 cottages, pool, hot tub, fireplaces, playground, pavilion, laundry, stream.
SOUTHEAST
Hotels/Motels
Airport Value Inn & Suites, airportvalueinn.com......................... 800-596-5588, (719) 596-5588
6875 Space Village Ave. Free hot bkfst, WIFI, fitness center, jacuzzi, picnic area, pets allowed w/ fee.
Alikar Gardens Extended Stay Resort, alikar.com....................... 800-456-1123, (719) 475-2564
1123 Verde Dr. Ste. D Premier apartment community. Call us for rental rates today!
Apollo Park Executive Suites, apollopark.com, $........................ 800-666-1955, (719) 634-0286
805 S. Circle Dr. #2-B Extended-stay hotel, 1 & 2 bdrm floorplans, full kitchens, furnished, internet.
Comfort Inn Airport, comfortinncoloradosprings.com......................................... (719) 380-9000
2115 Aerotech Dr. Airport shuttle, free deluxe breakfast, indoor pool & spa.
Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs, cpcoloradosprings.com..................................... 800-981-4012
2886 S. Circle. Full service, airport shuttle, restaurants, lounges, indoor/outdoor pools, fitness rm.
Econo Lodge Airport, econolodgecoloradosprings.com.............. 800-55ECONO, (719) 638-5800
6715 Paramint Ct. AAA Military discounts. Indoor pool hot tub, microwave, free hot bkft, free WIFI.
Econo Lodge Airport Inn, $$........................................................ 866-740-3824, (719) 574-7707
1780 Aeroplaza Dr. Indoor pool and spa, military discounts.
Hampton Inn Airport, hamptoninncoloradosprings.com, $$.........800-HAMPTON, (719) 591-1100
2077 Aerotech Dr. Free deluxe breakfast, free airport shuttle, close to airport and military sites.
Hilton Garden Inn - Airport, coloradospringsairport.hgi.com..................................877-STAY-HGI
622-0300, 2035 Aerotech Dr. New premier full-service hotel near airport.
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Holiday Inn Airport Aerotech, holiday-inn.com/cosapaerotech, $$..................... (719) 380-8516
1855 Aeroplaza Dr. Indoor pool, fridges, free WIFI, airport shuttle, kids eat free at on-site grill.
Holiday Inn Express-Airport, hiexpress.com/cos-airport, $$............................... (719) 591-6000
1815 Aeroplaza Dr. Complimentary breakfast bar, business fitness center.
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Airport, homewoodsuites.com, $$-$$$..................800-Call-home
574-2701 , 2875 Zeppelin Rd. 104-Suite hotel, free Internet, breakfast, indoor pool.
Howard Johnson Express Inn - South, hojo.com, $.............................634-1548, (719) 634-1545
1231 S. Nevada Ave. Free cont. bkfst., kitchenettes, near major attractions, AAA, 2-Diamond.
Radisson Hotel-Airport, radisson.com/coloradospringsco_airport, $$...................(719) 597-7000
1645 Newport Rd. Full-service hotel near the airport.
Ramada Inn East - Airport, ramada.com..................................... 800-272-6232, (719) 596-7660
520 N. Murray Blvd. Near Peterson AFB and Airport, interior ent., indoor pool/spa, comp cont. brkfst.
Satellite Hotel, satellitehotel.net, $$........................................... 800-423-8409, (719) 596-6800
411 Lakewood Cir. Full service/quiet, relaxing, pool, and sauna.
SpringHill Suites - South, marriott.com/coshs............................ 888-287-9400, (719) 637-0800
1570 N. Newport Rd. Spacious suites, lxry bedding, comp. bkfst buffet, free Internet, pool, whirlpool.
Super 8 Airport, $-$$.................................................................. 800-800-8000, (719) 570-0505
1790 Aeroplaza Dr. 2 miles to airport, close to major attractions, free continental breakfast.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott South, marriott.com/cosss........ 800-257-3000, (719) 638-0800
1530 N. Newport Rd. Studio & 1 or 2 bdrm. suites, w/full kit. indoor pool, free WIFI, comp. bkfst.
Campgrounds/RV Parks
Colorado Springs KOA, coloradospringskoa.com, $$................. 800-562-8609, (719) 382-7575
8100 Bandley Dr. Fountain, CO Cabins, WIFI, café, pool, RV, store, ATM.
DOWNTOWN
Hotels/Motels
The Antlers Hotel, antlers.com, $$....................................................................... (719) 955-5600
4 S. Cascade Ave. Full-service, historic downtown hotel; a metro resort.
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center/Quality Suites,
clarionhotel.com/hotel/co025, $-$$....................................................................... 800-477-8610
314 W. Bijou. Full-service downtown hotel, free Internet access, business center
Econo Lodge, econolodge.com/hotel/co078, $.................................................... (719) 636-3385
714 N. Nevada, exit 143. Free cont. breakfast, AAA discounts, near all major attractions.
Mining Exchange Hotel, miningexchangehotel.com............................................ (719) 323-2000
8 S. Nevada Ave. A new luxury boutique hotel in downtown, opening fall 2010.
Travelers Uptown Motel, $................................................................................... (719) 473-2774
220 E. Cimarron St. Pool, located just minutes from attractions and downtown.
Bed & Breakfast Inns & Vacation Homes
A Room with a View B&B, arwav.biz, $$.............................................339-8857, (719) 633-3683
528 E. Bijou St. Cozy, intimate Victorian tucked away in downtown, close to Colorado College.
The Crescent Lily Inn, crescentlilyinn.com, $$........................... 800-869-2721, (719) 442-2331
6 Boulder Crescent. Victorian Inn located downtown near restaurants and shopping.
The St. Mary’s Inn Bed and Breakfast, thestmarysinn.com, $$-$$$................... (719) 540-2222
530 N. Nevada Award Winning: “The Best of the Rockies 2008, 2009 and 2010”.
Summit House Inn, summithouseinn.com, $$-$$$..................... 866-907-3255, (719) 635-7942
1116 N. Wahsatch. 1920 Colonial inn nestled in historic downtown and adorned with antiques.
NORTHWEST
Fairfield Inn North, tinyurl.com/fairfieldCS, $-$$................................................... 800-228-2800
7085 Commerce Ctr Dr. Exit 149. Near U.S. Air Force Academy; great views of Pikes Peak.
Hampton Inn Central - AFA, hampton-inn.com/hi/colospr-i25north, $-$$...800-HAMPTON
7245 Commerce Center Dr. Indoor pool, completely remodeled in 2009, moderately priced.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, hiexpress.com, $-$$.........................800-HOLIDAY, (719) 592-9800
7110 Commerce Center Dr. Free deluxe breakfast; one mile south of Air Force Academy.
Hyatt Place, hyattplace.com $$.................................................. 888-HYATT-HP, (719) 265-9385
503 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. Comp. breakfast, 24-hr café, mtg. space, plasma TVs.
Hyatt Summerfield Suites, coloradosprings.summerfieldsuites.hyatt.com, $$........(719) 278-4102
5805 Delmonico Dr. New all-suite, extended stay hotel. Free hot bkft and WIFI. Pet friendly.
The Inn at Palmer Divide, innatpalmerdivide.com...................... 877-684-3466, (719) 481-1800
443 Hwy 105. Relaxing and spacious country inn-styled rooms, Mozaic Restaurant.
Microtel Inn and Suites, microtelinn.com, $$............................. 800-964-8396, (719) 598-7500
7265 Commerce Center Dr. Delx cont bkft, free local/long dist. calls, free WIFI, indoor pool and spa.
Quality Inn & Suites - Garden of the Gods, qualityinnandsuitescs.com, $$...................800-828-4347
593-9119, 555 Garden of the Gods Rd. Free hot breakfast, free WIFI, pool, fitness center, laundry.
Staybridge Suites - AFA, suitescolorado.com, $$................................................ (719) 590-7829
7130 Commerce Center Dr. New luxury all-suite, full kitchen, near AFA, extended stay.
Campgrounds/RV Parks
Northwoods Village RV Park, northwoodsvillagervpark.com, $........................... (719) 633-7564
3100 Wood Ave. Mature park, quiet, open all year, near attractions and close to hospital.
NORTHEAST
Hotels/Motels
America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, abvicoloradosprings.com, $-$$................... (719) 532-1010
430 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. New indoor pool/spa, deluxe family suites, meeting rooms.
Best Western, The Academy Hotel, theacademyhotel.com, $$............................. 800-766-8524
598-5770, 8110 N. Academy Blvd. Full service, free hi-speed Internet, ind. pool, airport shuttle, pets.
Candlewood Suites Colorado Springs, candlewoodsuites.com, $$...................888-CANDLEWOOD
590-1111, 6450 N. Academy Blvd. All suites, full kitchen, fitness center, meeting rooms.
Comfort Suites of Colorado Springs, stayincoloradosprings.com, $..................... 888-515-3131
1055 Kelly Johnson Blvd. Wireless Internet, fridge, micro, indoor 88 ft. waterslide, free hot brkfst.
Drury Inn, druryhotels.com, $.............................................................................. (719) 598-2500
8155 N. Academy Blvd. Free hot breakfast, Internet access.
Drury Inn & Suites Colorado Springs, druryhotels.com $$.................................. (719) 598-2500
1170 Interquest Parkway Free hot breakfast, free WIFI, onsite facilities
Fairfield Inn & Suites Air Force Academy, marriott.com/cossm.......................... (719) 488-4644
15275 Struthers Rd. Sea salt pool, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, fitness ctr, business ctr, free breakfast.
Hampton Inn & Suites - AFA, hamptoninn.com.................................................... (719) 598-6911
1307 Republic Dr. Pool, balconies, comp. breakfast, free WIFI, exercise room/hot tub.
Hilton Garden Inn, coloradosprings.gardeninn.com, $$..............800-STAY-HGI, (719) 598-6866
1810 Briargate Pkwy. Just renovated luxury hotel, indoor pool & hot tub, on-site restaurant.
Homewood Suites by Hilton, coloradosprings.homewoodsuites.com, $$..................800-225-5466
9130 Explorer Dr. Luxury all-suite hotel, free breakfast daily, free light dinner Mon-Thur.
Renaissance Colorado Springs Hotel, coloradospringsrenaissance.com........... (719) 213-0305
Opening fall 2010. 300 rooms, 50,000 sq. ft. meeting space, spa facility.
Residence Inn by Marriott Central, marriott.com/COSSP........... 800-331-3131, (719) 574-0370
3880 N. Academy Blvd. Studio and 2-br. suites, full kit., hot breakfast, pool, hot tub, pets allowed.
Residence Inn CS North, marriott.com/costw, $$...............................800-331-3131, (719) 388-9300
9805 Federal Dr. A Marriott award-winning hotel near Briargate, USAFA and N. Co Springs.
Sundance Mountain Lodge, SundanceMountainLodge.com................................ (719) 481-6000
1865 Woodmoor Dr. Courtyard gazebo, view of front range, wedding/conf. ctr, pool, bus. ctr.
Bed & Breakfast and Vacation Homes
Black Forest B&B Lodge & Cabins, blackforestBB.com.............. 800-809-9901, (719) 495-4208
11170 Black Forest Rd. AAA 3-Diamond, Log B&B, 20 acres, upscale suites, business amenities,
family retreats.
The Lennox House B&B (1890), lennoxhouse.com, $$............... 800-471-9282, (719) 471-9265
1339 N. Nevada Ave. Victorian Elegance! TV, VCR, Internet, guest PC, hot tub, fireplace.
Hotels/Motels
Colorado Springs Marriott, coloradospringsmarriott.com....................800-932-2151, 260-1800
5580 Tech Center. Full service, mountainside, near attractions, indoor/outdoor pools, hot tubs, WIFI.
Comfort Inn North, comfortinn.com/hotel/co018, $$-$$$.....................877-210-6005, 262-9000
6450 Corporate Dr. Free deluxe breakfast, free hi-speed Internet, pool and hot tub, pets allowed.
Embassy Suites Hotel, coloradosprings.embassysuites.com........ 800-EMBASSY, (719) 599-9100
7290 Commerce Center Dr. All-suite hotel, full/serv, comp cooked to order bkft/comp mgr.’s recp.
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rich in amenities and assets – unique
mom-and-pop shops, local restaurants
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highly educated workforce, historic
architecture, family-friendly events
and so much more. The pedestrianfriendly streets are lined with flowering
pots and sidewalk dining, and public
art pops up in medians, intersections,
parks and storefronts. Museums
and galleries abound, as well as
performance halls, cultural activities,
and numerous places of worship.
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Doing Business Downtown
Businesses and their employees are lured by an urban office environment that’s lively, creative, and walkable to coffee shops and brewpubs. The diversity of real estate options includes over 1.7 million
square feet of Class A office space, and nearly 2.5 million square feet
of retail space among 375 buildings. There is easy access to close-in
parking for daily commuting by car, and parks connected by a vast
trail system make downtown accessible by foot and bike.
The downtown workforce of 23,000 and growing residential
base also have numerous recreational opportunities, from an indoor climbing gym, yoga studios and the YMCA, to the weekly Jack
Quinn’s running club. Office workers can enjoy fat-tire biking on the
Urban Singletrack or a run on the trails at lunch. Guided cultural
walking tours also add to the diversity of activities available.
Downtown is growing, with more than one-third of a billion dollars in public and private development underway. Downtown is also
bolstered by the support of the Downtown Partnership and their
family of organizations: Downtown Development Authority, Business Improvement District, and Downtown Ventures. Each organization works collectively to advocate for downtown, provide cultural
enrichment, and promote and support economic development and
thoughtful land use.
As a Colorado Certified Creative District, employment in the creative industries is concentrated in Downtown Colorado Springs at
a rate more than five times the national average. Coupled with coworking spaces and innovative technologies, downtown reflects the
trends of an evolving city attracting both young professionals and
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entrepreneurs. Energy companies,
start-ups, high-tech, defense firms,
sports industries, local and national
nonprofits, financial institutions and
local government all are located in
the vibrant center of our city.
Shop, Dine, Play and
Entertain
Tourists may be lured by our natural beauty, but they also crave the
authenticity found in the restaurants
and stores downtown – 90 percent of
which are locally owned. Boutiques
are nestled among gourmet cook
shops, bookstores, and extreme outfitters. Local brew pubs, martini bars,
and everything to eat from sushi and
steak to roadside food trucks and
handmade ice cream will satisfy any
palette.
Historic architecture, local art,
live performances, and diverse people and places add to the cultural
texture of downtown. Year-round
parades and festivals fill the streets.
There’s seasonal splashing at the
ever-popular Uncle Wilber fountain
as well as family-friendly bike rides
on the trails. Nationally recognized
institutions such as the Colorado
Springs Fine Arts Center and historic Pioneers Museum are joined
by dozens of independently owned
art galleries and performance venues. And, when the U.S. Olympic
Museum opens in 2018, downtown
will be home to the only museum in
the country dedicated to Olympic
and Paralympic athletes, their sports
and their achievements.
Shopping
The #1 activity when people
visit a new city is shopping
and Colorado Springs has
plenty of unique shopping
districts for even the most
sophisticated tastes.
Downtown
With Tejon Street at its core, you
will find a wide variety of shopping
options in the heart of downtown
Colorado Springs. Among the shops
and boutiques are a variety of restaurants, cafes and pubs to rejuvenate the
dedicated shopper. Acacia Park and
the Uncle Wilber fountain provide a
refreshing place to sit in the shade and
enjoy watching visitors and residents
play in the musical fountain. More
than 50 pieces of original artwork can
be found throughout the downtown
area as part of the annual Art on the
Street exhibit.
Old Colorado City
Located just three miles west of
Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City
brings to life the days when this city
was the hot spot for mining industry workers and residents. The tree-lined streets,
brick sidewalks and 19th century architecture add to the ambiance as you linger
in the clothing and souvenir boutiques or
art galleries featuring the work of regional
artisans. On the first Friday of each month,
enjoy ArtWalk that features both emerging
and accomplished artists at the galleries on
Colorado Avenue between 23rd and 27th
Street.
Manitou Springs
Manitou Springs is a great place to
spend the day shopping and soaking in
the mountain sights. The newly updated
Manitou Avenue is inviting and colorful.
Residents and visitors mingle in the shops,
restaurants and parks at the base of Pikes
Peak. Stop in the visitor center to pick up a
walking tour brochure and tasting cups for
the mineral springs. Each of the springs
has its own unique mineral content and
flavor, so try them all and find your favorite.
Historic Monument
Just 20 miles north of Colorado Springs
is the town of Monument. Second street
has excellent shops, restaurants and artwork. On the third Thursday from May
– September, take part in the monthly Art
Hop, when the restaurants, galleries and
boutiques of Historic Monument all stay
open until 8:00 p.m. and feature art openings, great food, live music and special
events.
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HE MEZZANINE IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BENEFITING THE COLORADO SPRINGS CONSERVATORY, A 501C3
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The mission of the Colorado Springs Conservatory
is to inspire, motivate and challenge students to
aspire to their highest potential as artists and
human beings through arts immersions
studies and community advocacy.
Friday, October 30 • 7-9pm
Colorado Springs Conservatory
415 S. Sahwatch St • Tickets at csconservatory.org
$15 adults / $10 students • Benefits Conservatory Jazz Studies
Complimentary wine, beer and beverages
Featuring the Conservatory Faculty Jazz Ensemble with
Thomas Dawson of the legendary Commodores on bass,
Ian Ferguson on piano and vocals, Tom Fowler on tenor saxophone,
& Todd Williams on drums and the Conservatory Student Jazz Ensemble
The Colorado Springs Conservatory offers a nurturing, safe and motivational environment for young
people ages 4 through 19 to engage their passion for
the performing arts. Through instruction and performances in instrumental music, vocals, theater, dance
and our singular recording arts program, students
broaden their understanding of themselves and the
world around them. Since 1994, the Conservatory
has served thousands of students in the Pikes Peak
Region of all socioeconomic and skill levels through
its after school and summer programs, and more recent daytime Partner Program with Harrison School
District 2 and CPCD/Head Start.
The curriculum and quality education provided
by the CSC has been validated through the success
of its students. Today, 21 years after the organization’s
inception, 100 percent of the students graduating the
CORE afterschool program gain acceptance into colleges, universities and conservatories of their choice,
many with substantial scholarships.
CSC alumni utilize the inherent discipline of their
studies to embark on myriad careers including medicine, engineering, technology as well as pursing their
dreams in the arts with national touring companies
and such highly regarded treasures as the New York
City Opera and Broadway. Many return to become
mentors at the Conservatory bringing with them new
skills and the desire to give back to the community as
young professionals.
Ambassadors of the Arts
The Conservatory is deeply committed to community involvement. Dubbed “Ambassadors of the
Arts” by the Colorado Springs Business Journal,
students and faculty perform at more than 300 outreach events each year. These appearances foster
self-esteem, social interaction, civic awareness and
ultimately, young committed citizens who have the
confidence and creative skill set to reach for the sky.
National Honors
The Conservatory has received national recognition as an Arts Schools Network Exemplary School
in both 2013 -2015 and 2015 – 17 for its strategic
evaluation of purpose, operations, and educational
programs. CSC also holds the prestigious designation
as a Royal Conservatory Founding School for excellence in pedagogy.
The Mezzanine
“Congratulations to the Colorado Springs Conservatory for
the second consecutive national distinction. We are fortunate
to have this great institution serving thousands of students in
our region for more than 20 years. Thank you for contributing
to the economic vitality of our region and your commitment to
community advocacy. We wish you the very best!”
— John Suthers, Mayor, City of Colorado Springs
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The vision extends beyond the walls and halls of
the school to The Mezzanine, a social enterprise with
benefactors Sam and Kathy Guadignoli that supports
the educational mission of the Conservatory. Opened
in June 2014, The Mezzanine is an innovative performance arts venue that offers inspiring programming
of all genres to the public, and first-hand learning opportunities for Conservatory students.
From cultivating young performing artists to inspiring creative leaders in all fields of endeavor, the
Conservatory is proud to serve the community and
enhance the quality of life in the Pikes Peak Region
and beyond.
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Since 1927, music lovers have gathered in Colorado Springs to revel in the vastness of
orchestral music. Everyone’s welcome at today’s Philharmonic, whose concerts range
from the most traditional to the world’s most cutting-edge pops.
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The holidays bring great opportunities
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The Broadmoor World
Arena at Colorado Springs
The Broadmoor World Arena at Colorado
Springs is the premier sports and entertainment
venue in the Pikes Peak region. Locally owned
and managed, the nonprofit World Arena and
the attached Ice Hall has regularly hosted sporting events, concerts, family shows, banquets, trade
shows, graduations and civic events since 1998.
With 8,000 seats, the World Arena is large enough
to host world-class events in an intimate setting.
The Pikes Peak Center
The Pikes Peak Center is a quality entertainment, cultural, educational and assembly center for the benefit of the citizens of the Pikes
Peak region. Built in 1982 to serve as a regional entertainment and
cultural center, the Pikes Peak Center’s downtown Colorado Springs
location was planned as a part of the economic revitalization strategy
for the downtown business district.
Since its opening in 1982, the Pikes Peak Center has achieved international acclaim for its design and acoustical qualities. Artists and
critics alike have been lavish in their praise of the center. The Pikes
Peak Center hosts in excess of 200 performances annually. The Center
is owned by El Paso County and operated by the Broadmoor World
Arena at Colorado Springs, a 501(c)(3) organization.
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From Colorado Springs’ beginning, parks, trees, flowers and recreational pursuits were important
to the community’s quality of life, and this tradition has endured.
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and skateboard facilities, picnicking areas,
and of course playgrounds. Memorial Park,
in the heart of Colorado Springs, is home to
Prospect Lake, where residents enjoy fishing, kayaking, boating, and water skiing. The
city’s first universally accessible playground
is now open at Memorial Park. Children of
all abilities are now able to play side by side
on specially designed playground equipment
for the first time anywhere in the Pikes Peak
region.
Recreation Services serves more than 1
million participants annually with a wide
variety of youth and adult sports, aquatic
programs, summer camps, community centers, and more. Colorado Springs has two
municipal golf courses, Valley Hi and Patty
Jewett. The courses offer residents a high
quality golf experience with beautiful views
of the Front Range Mountains at the lowest
possible price. Cultural Services enrich the
lives of citizens by preserving and interpreting the cultural and natural history of the
Pikes Peak region through fun exhibits and
programs at the Colorado Springs Pioneers
Museum, Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site,
Starsmore Discovery Center, and the Garden of the Gods Nature and Visitor Center.
Photo by Bryan Oller
Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, &
Cultural Services continues the legacy of city
founder General William Palmer by planning for the new and taking care of the old,
offering park amenities and desired services
to the citizens of Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs has nearly 260 miles
of trails and 14,349 acres of parks and open
space land, four times the national average for comparable-sized cities. Altogether
there are 209 different parks to enjoy within
the city, including seven regional parks, 10
community parks, 123 neighborhood parks,
seven sports complexes, and 46 open space
areas. Large open space areas are intentionally left undeveloped for citizens to enjoy the
natural environment. Through a tenth of a
cent, voter-approved sales tax dedicated to
trails, open space and parks, the city is able
to design and develop new neighborhood
and community parks, construct new trails,
and purchase more open space areas for the
citizens of Colorado Springs to enjoy.
Parks throughout the city offer a variety of recreational amenities such as baseball fields, soccer and football fields, tennis
courts, volleyball sand pits, in-line skating
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USOC AND NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
Olympic And Paralympic Movements
Olympism
Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and
combining the qualities of body, will and mind in
a balanced whole. Blending sport with culture and
education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life
based on the joy of effort, the educational value of
good example, social responsibility and respect for
universal fundamental ethical principles.
Olympic Movement
The Olympic Movement is overseen by the International Olympic Committee, which is supported by 35 International Federations that govern each sport on a global level and 205 National
Olympic Committees that oversee sport as a
whole in each nation. The goal of the Olympic
Movement is to contribute to building a peace-
ful and better world by educating youth through
sport practiced in accordance with Olympism
and its values.
Paralympic Movement
The Paralympic Movement is overseen by the
International Paralympic Committee, which directly governs seven Paralympic sports and is
supported by 19 International Federations that
oversee the remaining sports on a global level.
Of the 19 IFs, 11 are shared with Olympic sport,
five area Paralympic-sport specific and three
represent particular impairment groups. There
are 175 National Paralympic Committees that
oversee Paralympic sport in each nation. The
goal of the Paralympic Movement is to help create a more inclusive society for people with an
impairment through sport.
United States Olympic Committee
Mission
To support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes in achieving sustained competitive excellence
while demonstrating the values of the Olympic
Movement, thereby inspiring all Americans.
About
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, the United States Olympic Committee serves as both the National Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for
the United States. The USOC is responsible for
supporting, entering and overseeing U.S. teams
for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan
American and Parapan American Games, while
serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S.
A federally chartered nonprofit corporation,
the USOC does not receive federal financial support (other than for select Paralympic military
veteran programs) and is one of the only NOCs in
the world that manages both Olympic and Paralympic activities.
The USOC aids America’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes through its National Governing Bodies or High Performance Management
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Organizations, providing financial support and
jointly working to develop customized and impactful athlete support and coaching education
programs.
Additional support for athletes is provided
through programming such as direct athlete
funding, health insurance, tuition grants, media
and marketing opportunities, education and career services and performance-based monetary
rewards. Furthermore, Olympic Training Center
facilities offer performance services, including
sports medicine; strength and conditioning; psychology, physiology and nutrition assistance; and
performance technology.
The USOC also oversees the process by which
U.S. cities seek to be selected as a candidate city to
host the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the
Pan American and Parapan American Games. In
addition, the USOC approves the U.S. trial sites
for Olympic and Paralympic team selections.
Additionally, the USOC is committed to the
advancement of the worldwide Olympic and
Paralympic movements, serving as an active and
engaged partner in the global sport community.
USOC and NGB officials engage with and offer
support to their global counterparts by seeking
and maintaining international leadership roles,
USOC AND NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
and offering hands-on assistance to strengthen
sport development around the world.
The USOC is governed by a board of directors and managed by a professional staff headed
by a CEO. Three constituent councils serve as
sources of opinion, and advice to the board and
USOC staff, including the Athletes’ Advisory
Council, National Governing Bodies Council
and Multi-Sport Organization Council. The
AAC and NGBC each have three representatives
on the board. The CEO of the organization and
all American members of the IOC are ex officio
members of the board.
For more information, visit TeamUSA.org.
Brand Strength
The U.S. Olympic Committee is committed
to the protection and development of its brand,
which is paramount to generating the resources necessary for Team USA to succeed. For the
2013-2016 quad, the USOC achieved a 100 percent sponsorship renewal rate and continued to
strategically add new partners to its corporate
roster.
Public events such as “Road to” tours and 100
Day Out celebrations — coupled with creative
digital offerings — allow the USOC to reach and
engage the American public in a meaningful
way, enhancing the Team USA brand and expanding the domestic Olympic and Paralympic
fan base.
The Team USA brand is among the most attractive in all of sports, and the USOC is committed to building a robust and diverse portfolio of
partners that are invested in Team USA’s success.
The personal stories of America’s elite athletes and
the way they perform on and off the field is what
makes Team USA such a compelling association
for partners. The USOC also works with National
Governing Bodies to assist in their marketing initiatives and partner on specific programs.
History
When the International Olympic Committee was founded in 1894, the two constituent
American members, James Edward Sullivan
and William Milligan Sloane, formed a committee to organize the participation of U.S. athletes
in the inaugural modern Olympic Games to be
contested two years later in Athens, Greece. The
formal committee, initially named the American
Olympic Association, was formed at a meeting in
November 1921 at the New York Athletic Club.
In 1940, the AOA changed its name to the
United States of America Sports Federation and,
in 1945, changed it again to the United States
Olympic Association. Public Law 805, which
granted the USOA a federal charter, was enacted
in 1950 and enabled the USOA to solicit taxdeductible contributions as a private, nonprofit
corporation. In 1961, when major constitutional
revisions were made, the name of the USOA was
changed to its current designation — United
States Olympic Committee.
In 1978, the passage of The Amateur Sports
Act (now The Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act — revised in 1998) as federal law
appointed the USOC as the coordinating body
for all Olympic-related athletic activity in the
United States, specifically as it directly relates to
international competition. The USOC was also
tasked with promoting and supporting physical
fitness and public participation in athletic activities by encouraging developmental programs in
its member organizations.
The act included provisions for recognizing
National Governing Bodies for the sports on the
Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games programs and gave the
USOC the general authority, on a continuing
basis, to review matters related to the recognition of NGBs in the act. The law also requires all
governance councils of the USOC and NGBs to
have at least 20 percent membership and voting
power by “recent and active” athletes.
This public law not only protects the trademarks of the IOC and USOC, but also gives the
USOC exclusive rights to the words “Olympic,”
“Olympiad” and “Citius, Altius, Fortius,” as well
as Olympic-related symbols in the United States.
The USOC moved its headquarters from New
York City to Colorado Springs, on July 1, 1978.
Thanks to the generous support of the City of
Colorado Springs and its residents, the USOC
headquarters moved to its present location in
downtown Colorado Springs in April 2010,
while the previous site (two miles away) remains
a U.S. Olympic Training Center.
Athlete Support
The U.S. Olympic Committee operates in a
culture of service to America’s elite athletes and
National Governing Bodies, whose success is
supported by stable governance, strategic funding and programs that enhance holistic athlete
development. The USOC, in partnership with
NGBs, provides support both on and off the field
of play, ensuring sustained competitive excellence
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USOC AND NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
for Team USA and a positive representation of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic
movements.
Direct support is strategically allocated
to give the greatest number of American
athletes the opportunity to reach the podium. Additionally, the USOC offers athletes a variety of medical, education and
career development programs.
partnerships with 18 Olympic Training Sites — including seven that serve
Paralympic sport programs – located in
16 states across the country. Millions of
dollars were invested into these complexes to ensure athletes receive the best
training. Although catered toward elite
athletes, these complexes are also open
to the public for tours and event services.
Medical benefits
Colorado Springs Olympic
Training Center
The Elite Athlete Health Insurance Program and National Medical Network offer
convenient medical care and health insurance support, while minimizing out-ofpocket expenses.
Career and tuition assistance
The U.S. Olympic Committee launched
the Athlete Career and Education Program in April 2014 to assist U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and national team
athletes in their successful preparation
for life after sport. Available to both current and retired Team USA athletes, the
ACE Program delivers high quality, comprehensive career and education services
aimed at enhancing performance and personal development.
The U.S. Olympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the flagship training center for the U.S. Olympic Committee and
the Olympic Training Center programs.
USA Swimming and USA Shooting have
USOTC By The Numbers
Foundation
Olympic Training Centers
and Sites
The United States Olympic Committee has partnered with high-performance
training centers to provide U.S. athletes
with elite training facilities for their sport
development.
The USOC operates high-performance
U.S. Olympic Training Centers in Colorado Springs; Chula Vista, California;
and Lake Placid, N.Y. The OTCs house
resident athletes, and host camps and
competitions for various sport programs.
The elite training environments feature a
talented network of scientists, doctors and
athletic trainers, cutting-edge sports technologies and state-of-the-art facilities that
serve thousands of athletes each year.
USOC partners may utilize the OTCs
to host business meetings, Olympic and
Paralympic experiences and fantasy
camps. The OTC also offers athlete demonstrations, participant sport experiences
and guest tours.
Additionally, the USOC has established
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their national headquarters there and are
among the 23 National Governing Bodies that are based in Colorado Springs.
The CSOTC is able to provide housing, dining, training facilities, recreational facilities and other services for
more than 500 athletes and coaches at
one time on the complex. Athletes are
selected to train there by their respective
National Governing Body.
The USOC invested nearly $24 million
in renovating the Athlete Center and Ted
Stevens Sports Services Center in 2014.
More than $7 million in individual corporate and foundation gifts helped make
the renovations possible. In addition
to amenities for athletes, the Colorado
Springs Olympic Training Center also
features attractions for visitors. More
than 130,000 guests annually tour the
USOC’s flagship training center, helping generate revenue in support of Team
USA athletes.
The Ted Stevens Sports Services Center features more than 37,000 square feet
of training space and is home to the only
one-stop comprehensive sports medicine
assessment facility in the United States.
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international athletes
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athletes per year on
site at the OTC
Unlike most National Olympic Committees, the USOC does not receive federal funding for its Olympic programs.
Instead, it relies on the generosity of the
American public to help U.S. athletes
remain competitive with the rest of the
world. The United States stands apart
from other nations because the U.S.
Olympic and Paralympic teams are not
just cheered by an enthusiastic national
fan base, but also supported by one.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic
Foundation was launched in 2013 to
transform the level of philanthropic
support for Team USA athletes and programs. The USOPF is a separate nonprofit organization that now serves as
the primary source of philanthropic resources for the USOC.
The foundation has established a culture of philanthropy for Team USA – the
idea that the collective efforts of donors
nationwide can result in more medals
and stronger results from U.S. Olympic
and Paralympic athletes. For more information, visit Give.TeamUSA.org.
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USA WRESTLING
USA CYCLING
USA TRIATHLON
USA BASKETBALL
USA FIELD HOCKEY
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PERFORMANCE CENTER
USA ARCHERY
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USA BADMINTON ASSOCIATION
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US FIGURE SKATING ASSOCIATION
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USOC and Partial List of National Governing Bodies
USOC Headquarters
USA Cycling
27 South Tejon
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 632-5551
www.usacycling.org
210 USA Cycling Point, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Tel: (719) 434-4200
Fax: (719) 434-4372
E-mail: membership@usacycling.org
Derek Bouchard-Hall, CEO
United States Anti-Doping Agency
www.usada.org
5555 Tech Center Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Tel: (719) 785-2000
Fax: (719) 785-2001
E-mail: usada@usada.org
Drug Reference Line™:
1-800-233-0393 (in the U.S.);
(719) 785-2020 (outside the U.S.)
Drug Reference Online™: www.usada.org/dro
Olympic Training Center
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Tel: (719) 632-5551
Tel: (719) 866-4444 (OTC registration desk)
Fax: (719) 632-1035 (operations)
Fax: (719) 866-4645 (director)
Aron McGuire, Director
USA Archery
www.USArchery.org
4065 Sinton Road, Suite 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Tel: (719) 866-4576
Fax: (719) 632-4733
E-mail: info@usarchery.org
Denise Parker, CEO
USA Badminton
www.usabadminton.org
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Tel: (719) 866-4808
Fax: (719) 866-4507
E-mail: info@usabadminton.org
Dan Cloppas, CEO
USA Bobsled and Skeleton
www.usbsf.com
1631 Mesa Avenue,
Copper Building, Suite A
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Tel: (719) 634-5186
Fax: (719) 520-3212
Darrin Steele, CEO
USA Boxing
www.usaboxing.org
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5776
Tel: (719) 866-2300
Fax: (719) 632-3426
Mike Martino, Interim Executive Director
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USA Fencing
www.usfencing.org
4065 Sinton Road, Suite 140
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Tel: (719) 866-4511
Fax: (719) 632-5737
E-mail: information@USFencing.org
Kris Ekeren, Executive Director
USA Field Hockey
www.usafieldhockey.com
5540 North Academy Boulevard, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Tel: (719) 866-4567
Fax: (719) 632-0979
E-mail: information@usafieldhockey.com
Simon Hoskins, Executive Director
U.S. Figure Skating
www.usfigureskating.org
20 First Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3697
Tel: (719) 635-5200
Fax: (719) 635-9548
E-mail: info@usfigureskating.org
David Raith, Executive Director
U.S. Paralympics
www.usparalympics.org
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Tel: (719) 866-2088
Fax: (719) 866-2029
E-mail: paralympicinfor@usoc.org
Rick Adams, Chief, Paralympic Sports
& NGB Organizational Development
USA Pentathlon
www.teamusa.org/USA-Modern-Pentathlon.aspx
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Tel: (303) 677-1509
Rob Stull, Managing Director
USA Shooting
www.usashooting.org
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5762
Tel: (719) 866-4670
Fax: (719) 866-4884
E-mail: media@usashooting.org
Robert Mitchell, Executive Director
USA Swimming
www.usaswimming.org
1 Olympic Plaza
Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5770
Tel: (719) 866-4578
Fax: (719) 866-4049
Chuck Wielgus, Executive Director
USA Table Tennis
USA Hockey, Inc.
www.usahockey.com
1775 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Tel: (719) 576-8724
Fax: (719) 538-1160
E-mail: usah@usahockey.org
Dave Ogrean, Executive Director
www.usatt.org
4065 Sinton Road, Suite 120
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Tel: (719) 866-4583
Fax: (719) 632-6071
E-mail: ed@usatt.org
Gordon Kaye, CEO
USA Triathlon
USA Judo
www.usjudo.org
1 Olympic Plaza, Suite 505
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Tel: (719) 866-4730
Fax: (719) 866-4733
Jose Rodriguez, CEO
www.usatriathalon.org
5825 Delmonico Drive, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Tel: (719) 597-9090
Fax: (719) 597-2121
E-Mail: info@usatriathlon.org
Rob Urbach, CEO
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Mayor John Suthers
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Email: mayor-suthers@springsgov.com
Merv Bennett, President,
At-Large Member
Phone: (719) 385-5469
Email: mbennett@springsgov.com
Jill Gaebler, President Pro Tem,
District 5
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Phone: (719) 385-5493
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Email: kcking@springsgov.com
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Phone: (719) 385-5487
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Bill Murray, At-Large
Phone: (719) 385-5485
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