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Northern Colorado Region

Situated against the Rocky Mountains to the west and Wyoming to the north, Northern Colorado and Weld and Larimer counties are known for a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among a set of diverse industries. Consistently ranked nationally as one of the best places to live, work and pursue lifelong learning, this region is a thriving hub of both commerce and culture. The diverse employment base makes Northern Colorado a prime area for business and industry growth. Northern Colorado’s top industry clusters include: agriculture, bio/life sciences, business services, energy, and manufacturing.



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top employers

vestas wind energy systems
woodward
leprino
smuckers
banner health and uc health

top educational institutes

colorado state university
university of northern colorado
aims community college
front range community college
northern colorado manufacturing and health care sector partnerships

Key Industry Clusters

Advanced Manufacturing
Health & Wellness
Energy & Natural Resources
Food & Agriculture
Transportation & Logistics

Key Facts & Figures

23%

Lower than the national average for commercial energy rates

4 out of 5

Residents have broadband coverage of up to 1 GBPS

$17-$28

Average commercial price per Sq. Ft. leased (gross)

3

Major rail lines

3

Accessible airports

2

Certified creative districts

2

Enterprise zones (Weld) (Larimer)

$250 Million

Economic Output from the front range access to Rocky Mountain National Park

2

Interstate highways & 2 regional highways

Regional Assets

1

financial support of higher education and skills gap training

2

access to a diverse labor pool

3

variety of unique communities in the region allow for diverse quality of life opportunities

4

nationally recognized collaboration between municipalities, county representatives, and business leaders

5

natural amenities such as rocky mountain national park
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