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Central Western Slope Region

Connection is the heart of Colorado’s Central Western Slope. Located in Colorado’s premier recreational region, the Central Western Slope counties of Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel are the ultimate confluence of commerce and recreation. Access to gigabit broadband and regional airports connect businesses to far-reaching communities and continents while connection to the land and its breath-taking scenery stir the soul and its creativity. Small, vibrant communities connect the region. Residents and businesses alike enjoy access to education and training through two universities and a technical college, affordable and available land, abundant water supply, commerce-friendly governments, easily accessible air service and rail, and four spectaculars seasons, making it a great place for agriculture, healthcare, and outdoor recreation companies.



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top employers

mayfly outdoors
lindt russell stover candies
telluride ski and golf resort
crested butte mountain resort
colorado yurt

top educational institutions

western state colorado university
colorado mesa university
technical college of the rockies
western colorado community college
telluride venture accelerator

Key Industry Clusters

Outdoor Recreation Advisory Group
Health & Wellness
Advanced Manufacturing
Energy & Natural Resources
Food & Agriculture

Key Facts & Figures

1 GB

Up to 1 GB broadband available

3

Regional airports & 5 general aviation airports

4

Certified creative districts

18

Start-ups launched by the Telluride venture accelerator since 2012

6

All 6 counties in the region are in a designated enterprise zone; 2 in a enhanced enterprise zone

$14 Million

Visitor spending on Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP

Regional Assets

1

unlimited four-season recreational opportunities

2

highest concentration of organic farms in the state

3

numerous educational facilities from the vocation level to advance degrees

4

access to transportation with regional airports, highways and rail service

5

strong work-life balance with access to broadband, an entrepreneurial culture, and endless recreational activities
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