A Supplement to the Colorado Springs Business Journal
THE 2008 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND RELOCATION GUIDE
ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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Table of Contents Mike Kazmierski
President and CEO mjkazmierski@csedc.org
David White
Executive Vice President, Marketing dlwhite@csedc.org
Kara Roberts
Vice President, Local Industry kroberts@csedc.org
Julie Boswell
Executive Vice President, Development and Communications kroberts@csedc.org
Tammy Fields
Vice President, Business Attraction tjfields@csedc.org
Kathleen Johnson
Market Research Manager kajohnson@csedc.org
Phil Hagen
Local Industry Program Coordinator phagen@csedc.org
Jennifer McHugh
Manager, Local Industry jmchugh@csedc.org
Shawn Dahlberg
Manager, Development and Communications sdahlberg@csedc.org
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Welcome from the Mayor . ..............................2 Welcome from the Chairman of the El Paso County Commissioners ......................4 Welcome from the Governor ...........................6 General William Jackson Palmer .....................7 Quick Contacts ...............................................8 Economic Development Corporation .............12 Local Industry Program ................................14 Expansion . ...................................................16 Employers ....................................................18 Top 10 Public Employers ..............................18 Fortune 500 Companies ...............................19 Employment .................................................20 Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce .....22 Aerospace ....................................................25 Airport ..........................................................26 Colorado Springs Air Travel ...........................28 Denver International Airport ..........................28 Colorado Springs Airport Business Park ........29 Funding ........................................................30 Incentives .....................................................30 Wage / Salary ...............................................31 Public Transportation ....................................31 Average Housing Costs . ...............................32 Housing . ......................................................32 Apartments ..................................................32 Military Presence in Colorado Springs ...........33 Personal Cost of Living .................................34 Taxes ............................................................34 Healthcare ....................................................36 Government . ................................................38 Commercial Real Estate ................................41 Construction . ...............................................42 Industries .....................................................43
It’s A Whole Different Culture ........................44 Range Riders ................................................45 Cost of Living ...............................................46 Neighborhoods .............................................47 Woodland Park .............................................56 Utilities .........................................................57 Safety ...........................................................58 Telecommunications .....................................58 Colorado Ski Resorts ....................................58 Education .....................................................60 Fall 2007 Enrollment .....................................60 ACT Scores ..................................................60 Student / Teacher Ratios ...............................61 Pikes Peak Community College .....................62 University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ....64 Colorado College ..........................................66 U.S. Air Force Academy ................................68 The BROADMOOR .........................................70 Pikes Peak ....................................................72 The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb ..........72 Seven Falls ...................................................73 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo ...............................73 Shopping ......................................................74 Restaurants ..................................................75 Nonprofits . ...................................................79 Arts & Culture . .............................................80 Downtown ....................................................82 Pioneers Museum . .......................................84 COPPeR .......................................................85 Sports ..........................................................90 Sports Facilities ............................................91 Golf Courses . ...............................................93 Contacts .......................................................94
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INTRODUCTION
Katherine Lee Bates wrote “America the Beautiful” after being inspired by the view from Pikes Peak.
Welcome As Mayor of this vibrant City, I would like to welcome you to Colorado Springs! This world-class City is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery our country has to offer. Please take a few moments to read the exciting and informative Engage Colorado Springs. This comprehensive guide gives the necessary facts and statistics to better inform you what this beautiful City has to offer. Breathtaking views of Pikes Peak are a highlight from thousands of locations throughout the greater Colorado Springs area. The Garden of the Gods, a magnificent park of red sandstone formations; as well as Red Rock Canyon, North Cheyenne Cañon, Cheyenne Mountain State Park and over 14,000 acres of parks, trails and open space for your outdoor enjoyment. Colorado Springs offers a variety of entertainment options, including concerts, theater, fine art exhibits,
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Olympic hopefuls, sporting events, and much more. Among other countless unique opportunities and attractions one can find are fine dining and shopping in the vibrant downtown area and throughout the City. Founded in 1871, Colorado Springs has evolved from a frontier town to a world-class international community, boasting a blend of high-tech companies, military installations, and national non-profit organizations. Unparalleled educational opportunities and superior medical treatment for all ages is also abundant throughout the area. Almost 600,000 people call the Pikes Peak Region home and we’re excited for you to become a member of our growing economy and trust you’ll appreciate the incredible quality of life we enjoy. Again, we would be honored to welcome you to Colorado Springs. Sincerely, Lionel Rivera Mayor City of Colorado Springs
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INTRODUCTION
The strong economy of the region is
dependant on the rich mix of businesses we enjoy... As the Chair of the El Paso County Board of Commissioners I would like to express my appreciation to the many employers who call El Paso County home. The strong economy of the region is dependant on the rich mix of businesses we enjoy. National companies that have expanded into the Pikes Peak Region, local entrepreneurs growing their companies that now headquarter in the area and the many service and support businesses that serve the citizens of El Paso County all contribute to the business mix. The Commissioners are committed to providing a business climate that encourages growth and investment in local businesses. El Paso County is the only county in Colorado which has repealed the business personal property tax. The county is also overlaid with several Enterprise Zones which provide investment and employment incentives encouraging growth and innovation. County government is committed to facilitating business success, not obstructing it. A plethora of institutions of higher education, both public and private, turn out
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qualified job candidates as well as provide opportunities for current employees to obtain advanced degrees and remain current on technological certifications. With a good mix of trade schools, colleges and universities, virtually every employment niche can be met locally. As we strive to stay abreast of the needs of our business community county officials participate in the Business Retention and Expansion Visitation program, the Economic Vitality Group, and the Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors. This has proven to be an effective conduit between the policy makers and the business community. Combine the natural beauty and recreational opportunities with an available educated, hard working employee base and El Paso County is a great place to establish and grow a business. I would encourage you to contact any of the County Elected Officials with suggestions or issues, as your success is important to us. Again, we appreciate your selecting El Paso County as the home for your business. Sincerely, Dennis Hisey, Chair El Paso County Commissioners
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INTRODUCTION
With more than 300 days of sunshine, you can almost always count on good weather. A strong, vibrant economy is essential for Colorado to grow and prosper.
On behalf of the State of Colorado, I would like to welcome you to the Centennial State. Colorado Springs, surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains in the shadow of Pikes Peak, is an excellent location to work and to raise a family. Our state has high quality facilities designed for activities and abundant opportunities for fun. With more than 300 days of sunshine, you can almost always count on good weather. A strong, vibrant economy is essential for Colorado to grow and prosper. Colorado has a multitude of business advantages, including competitively low business costs, national leadership in technology and innovation from our businesses and research institutions and a highly educated and motivated work force. Once again, welcome to our great state. I wish you the best now, and in the years to come. Sincerely, Bill Ritter Jr. Governor
Colorado ranked as the 9th fastest-growing state according to the Kauffman Foundation’s Information Technology and Innovation Foundation recent study. The Rocky Mountain States have a strong demand for energy and agriculture, now generally having a lower unemployment and faster growth than the rest of the country. (02/07) 6 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
History
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, the one time major highways through the city.
Colorado Springs ranked 8th for safest driving city by Researchers with Allstate Insurance Company. The report analyzed two years of internal crash data to calculate the chance that drivers in 200 of the nation’s most populated cities would be involved in an accident. (06/07)
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Quick Contacts Better Business Bureau ...................................................719-636-1155
Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce . ..........719-635-1551
City Clerk’s Office ...........................................................719-385-5901
Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs ....719-592-1800
City Council Members .....................................................719-385-5986
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region .......................719-473-1741
City of Colorado Springs General Info ...............................719-365-CITY
Memorial Hospital ...........................................................719-365-5000
Colorado House of Representatives .................................800-811-7647 Colorado Springs Airport . ...............................................719-550-1900 Colorado Springs Business Journal .................................719-634-5905 Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau . ..........719-635-7506 Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp. ..............719-471-8183 Colorado Springs Utilities ................................................719-448-4800 County Assessor’s Office ................................................719-520-6600 County Commissioners ...................................................719-520-6444 District Attorney’s Office .................................................719-520-6000
Penrose-St. Francis Hospital ...........................................719-776-5000 Pikes Peak Association of Realtors ..................................719-633-7718 Pikes Peak Library District . .............................................719-531-6333 Pikes Peak Regional Building Department ........................719-327-2880 Pikes Peak Workforce Center . .........................................719-667-3700 SCORE ...........................................................................719-636-3074 Senate Information . ........................................................888-473-8136 Small Business Development Center . ..............................719-272-7232
Downtown Partnership . ..................................................719-886-0088
State of Colorado Business Assistance Center .................800-333-7798
El Paso County Human Resources ..................................719-520-7400
United States Small Business Administration ...................303-844-2607
El Paso County Procurement and Contracts Dept..............719-520-6390
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs ......................719-262-3000
Fourth Judicial District Courts .........................................719-448-7700
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Colorado ranked 11th in high-exports nationally, according to American Electronics Association. From 2006 to 2007, Colorado’s high-tech exports grew by 16 percent, at total of $592 million. (07/07) 8 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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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 Colorado Springs, he believed it would never be scaled. 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 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, U.S. Space Foundation, Booz Allen Hamilton, Hewlett Packard, USAA Insurance, Progressive Insurance, Agilent Technologies, FedEx Services, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, T. Rowe Price, California State Automobile Association, Barclays 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. Come see for yourself what those of us here already know. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 9
A Mountain Community With Great Expectations Woodland Park is a business-friendly and progressive community nestled at the foot of America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak. Located 18 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, Woodland Park offers a healthy business environment and a geographic location that is within close proximity to a large urbanized area. Woodland Park is the largest community in Teller County and serves as the regional center for retail, fine and casual dining, professional services, education, medical care and employment. Woodland Station is a first class, mixed-use redevelopment project in the heart of downtown. This $70 million dollar venue will be built around a multi-purpose pavilion and boutique hotel, surrounded by public plaza shopping, restaurants, entertainment, art galleries and residential living. Woodland Park is your base camp to adventure. Surrounded by the Pike National Forest, the area is a recreational playground with endless opportunities for mountain biking, hiking, all terrain vehicles, fly fishing, golf, horseback riding, camping and many more high altitude activities. Our mountain environment provides a beautiful backdrop for fine arts and cultural events. Woodland Park is an easy 40-minute commute to the Colorado Springs Airport. With more than 300 calendar days of sunshine each year, Woodland Park is known as the “City Above the Clouds!” PMS Color 7407 PC PMS Color 4485 PC PMS Color 349 PC
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Economic Development
The Future is Just Around the Mountain Why the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation?
EDC is a nonprofit organization that exists to attract, retain and expand primary jobs for the Colorado Springs community. No other organization in the Pikes Peak region is dedicated to this mission! The success of our primary employers is the key to the economic vitality and future of our community and to our quality of life. The EDC, in concert with our many partners, organizations, and community leaders, work to develop the necessary environment in which our primary employers can grow and flourish.
What is a Primary Employer? A primary employer is defined as a company that obtains 50% or more of its revenue from outside of the Pikes Peak region.
What We Do. • Provide complementary, comprehensive relocation and expansion services including: ~ Apples-to-apples city comparisons ~ Available real estate opportunities ~ Site visit assistance and coordination ~ Meetings with City officials to expedite planning/ permitting process ~ Incentive analysis to identify benefits available to your company • Assist new companies’ transition into the community • Identify key business climate issues and develop solutions • Provide opportunities for local industry to interact, discuss issues, and celebrate successes • Collaborate with community partners to identify and address workforce development needs • Build networking groups to promote collaboration and cooperation
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Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region... • • • • • •
Population - 600,000 strong and growing 3.1 million workforce within an hour radius 10 colleges and universities with 31,000 students More than 25 Fortune 500 Companies One of the nation’s strongest tech communities Extraordinary quality of life 70% the cost of coastal communities
Business Here is so Wide Open, You’ll Need a Bigger Spreadsheet... Looking for greater return on your investments? Come to Colorado Springs. Ranked among the “Smartest,” “Lowest Taxes,” and “Best Places to Live” in America, we’re just the city to help you expand your prospects -- and your profit margins. What can we say? If you want to live large, you’ve got to think large, and the bottom line is, nobody does more to build business than Colorado Springs.
For additional information on how EDC can assist your company, contact: Dave White Executive Vice President, Marketing dlwhite@csedc.org 90 S. Cascade Avenue | Suite 1050 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: (719) 471-8183 www.coloradosprings.org
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COLORADO SPRINGS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE 1971 JOB ATTRACTION
LOCAL INDUSTRY
Since 1971, EDC has worked with hundreds of companies considering relocation or expansion in the Pikes Peak region. Examples of companies successfully located in Colorado Springs include:
A relatively new addition to the EDC team is the Local Industry Program, which is committed to the retention and expansion of our existing industry. Since December 2004, we have helped companies succeed by: • Cost Reduction - Saved one company over $400,000 on property tax reassessment, saved another $25,000 • Merger / Consolidation Assistance - Worked with local executives to ensure that Colorado Springs operation remained opened during merger which cut corporate locations from 14 down to 7 • Workforce Training Grants - Helped companies secure $1.2 million in grants in ‘07 • Expedited Permits - Got permit approval quickly, saving a company $10K/day in lost revenue • Transportation - Helped north end businesses establish express routes to meet employee transportation needs • Taxes - Made businesses aware of tax credits available through the El Paso County Enterprise Zone
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Atmel Corporation CSAA (California State Automobile Association) Cook Communications Focus on the Family Ford Credit Regional Service Center Hewlett Packard Oracle Corporation Progressive Insurance Quantum Corporation T-Mobile USA Inc. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Verizon Business (formerly MCI Communications)
New Jobs, Higher Incomes, Better Investments. Spacious skies...amber waves of grain... purple mountains. They’re all waiting for you in Colorado Springs - along with one of the most fertile business environments in the country. So when you’re ready to move up in the world, start here. With us. The Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation.
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“Hewlett Packard has been part of the Colorado Springs business community since 1967. David Packard, as a native Coloradoan, wanted to invest in his home state, so he chose Colorado Springs as the site for HP’s first Colorado facility. HP has been a proud member of the Colorado Springs community ever since. The Pikes Peak region not only offers an exceptional place to do business, it also provides a quality of life to our employees that makes it easy to attract and retain talent.”
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- Ahmad Kassak, Director, Engineering and Quality, Hewlett Packard Company
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development
Growth Local Industry Program
While the Local Industry Program has historically been focused on conducting The Business Retention and Expansion Visitation (BREV) Program visits (one-onone visits to employers), the focus for the program in 2008 and going forward will be broader-based to enable the program to provide services to more employers and hopefully add more jobs and capital investment in the community. Local Industry Program outcomes for 2008 include: • Establish relationships with 75% of all El Paso County Primary Employers • Determine the top three cumulative issues facing these employers • Determine if there are expansion opportunities with these employers, to add jobs to the community • Work to resolve “business critical” issues as they are identified by employers
The Business Retention and Expansion Visitation Program The Business Retention and Expansion
Visitation (BREV) Program is a function of the Local Industry team at the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation. The BREV Program, initially launched in 2003, personally visits primary employers to gather input on the business climate and to garner company executives’ opinions on doing business in the area. Since 2003, 428 personal visits have been conducted to El Paso County primary employers. In 2007, 87 companies were visited through the BREV Program. The smallest of these employers had two employees, and the largest over 2,000. During these visits, employers asked for assistance on 183 different issues. Thanks to the efforts of the EDC and their partners in the Economic Vitality Group, over 90% of these issues were successfully resolved, or the companies were satisfied with the actions taken if a resolution was not possible. Overall, the news was good from the primary employers who participated in BREV: 87% of companies surveyed indicated
that they have new products anticipated in the next two years 78% of companies surveyed indicated that their market share is increasing 87% of companies surveyed indicated that that their total company sales are increasing When asked, 75% of the companies surveyed indicated that they plan to expand in the next three years. Included in those expansion estimates are: • An estimated $37,250,000 in new capital investment • An estimated addition of 394 primary jobs • An estimated expansion of over 500,000 square feet of facility space The most cited community strengths were: Quality of Life: cost of living, cultural and recreational amenities Workforce: availability and productivity Positive Business Climate: pro-business environment, low tax rate, etc.
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Ongoing Support For You The Local Industry Program at the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation (EDC) had a successful 2007, supporting the growth and continued presence of the area’s primary employers. The Local Industry Team, along with members of the volunteer organization the Economic Vitality Group, personally visited 87 companies in El Paso County through our Business Retention and Expansion Visitation (BREV) Program. The purpose of these visits was to gather input on the business climate, to encourage further local investment (through job creation, equipment investment and facility expansion) and to determine if there are any issues with which the companies required assistance. In 2007, 9 of the 19 companies for which EDC announced new jobs were expansions by local companies. These local expansions include • Spectranetics Corporation • FedEx Services Corporation • Quantum Corporation • United Services Automobile Association (USAA) • Tech For Less • WOW! (Wide Open West) • Marvell Semiconductor • PRC • Luce Research In addition to the BREV visits conducted, the Local Industry
team took the lead on the following initiatives that supported a positive business climate. “Bio SoCo”: The EDC was proud to have assisted in the launch of a Southern Colorado chapter of the Colorado Biosciences Association (CBSA). This association will bring additional benefits and resources to the industry, to further develop the cluster in Southern Colorado. The group holds monthly meetings to discuss issues relevant to the biotechnology / medical devices / biosciences industry in Southern Colorado and statewide. Final implementation of increased bus service for employers: In the works for nearly two years, Mountain Metropolitan Transit responded to the collective request from employers on the northern side of Colorado Springs for increased bus service to their facilities. Two express routes were launched in April of 2007. Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Forum: As a result of meeting with many employers, the EDC became increasingly aware of workforce supply issues in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. On June 21, 2007, EDC presented an employers forum at UCCS to begin to look at STEM workforce pipeline issues and how to address them for local employers. The STEM workforce issue is a strategic-level issue with which the EDC will continue to be involved.
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Expansion In 2007, 87 companies were visited and surveyed using the Synchronist® software system. The industries represented by the companies visited were as follows: • Advanced Manufacturing • Technology/Information • Industrial goods • High End Business Service • Communications • Retail Related Operations • Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate Other industries represented included various consumer goods producers, durable goods producers, aeronautics and defense, telecommunications, and transportation companies. Employment counts for these 87 companies can be broken down as follows: Less than 25 employees 25 companies 25-49 employees 16 companies 50-99 employees 16 companies 100-499 employees 25 companies 500-999 employees 3 companies 1000+ employees 2 companies 16 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
Greatest Achievement
When asked to state their company’s greatest achievement in the past three years, company executives most often stated that a challenge facing their business had been successfully overcome (27% of company executives indicated this). The second most-cited response was business growth or sales increase, stated by 26% of company executives. Lesser-cited responses included expansion of market share (9%), employment growth (6%) and production improvement (5%).
Market The employers surveyed reported good news regarding business and product development. Some highlights of company responses included: • 87% of companies surveyed indicated that they have new products anticipated in the next two years • 78% of companies surveyed indicated that their market share is increasing • 85% of companies surveyed indicated that their primary products are either in the
75% of the companies surveyed indicated that they plan to expand in the next three years... emerging or growing stages (as opposed to declining or maturing) • 87% of companies surveyed indicated that that their total company sales are increasing
Growth Potential When asked, 75% of the companies surveyed indicated that they plan to expand in the next three years. This could include addition of jobs, expansion of facility space or the purchase of additional equipment or other capital investment. The expansion estimates made by company executives during the visits are outlined below. Estimated $ Investment...............$37,250,000 Estimated New Jobs.................................... 394 Estimated New Space (sf)...................514,000 The industries in which the planned expansions may occur are Advanced Manufacturing (22% of companies who said they plan to expand are in this industry); Technology / Information (17%); Industrial Goods (13%) and Consumer Goods Producers (8%).
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Community Strengths During each visit, companies are asked their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of doing business in Colorado Springs. Quality of life continues to be the most cited strength. Other community strengths included: • Workforce/Labor Market • Location • Low Cost of Living • Positive Business Climate • Strong Educational System • Low Cost of Doing Business
Workforce When looking at future growth for these companies, the lack of skilled workers was again cited as the most common barrier (23%). Without the right workforce, companies are unable to meet the demand for their products. Company executives were asked to rate the workforce on a scale of 1 to 7 (1 being unacceptable and 7 being outstanding), in regards to availability, quality, stability and productivity. Productivity ranked highest among those surveyed, while availability ranked lowest. This is also reflected in Community Weaknesses, which identified the lack of skilled workers as an issue for many companies. However, many of these skills gaps are national trends, and are not an issue unique to El Paso County. Employee skill gaps are most notable in the areas of: • 33% - Skilled Trades – machinists, welders, mechanics • 26% - Engineers – software, systems, applications, electrical, civil, audio • 11% - Management – professional/senior level positions, skilled managers, • 8% - High Tech – specialized IT professionals, software developers, computer technicians
Issues Identified During BREV Program Visits The main purpose of the BREV Program is to determine if there are any issues with which local companies need assistance. In 2007, the Local Industry team handled 183 requests for assistance from employers. As in past years, the majority of these requests are related to workforce attraction (17%), workforce training (10%), followed closely by financial assistance (8%). Most other assistance issues fell into such categories as community based problems, political networking, local regulations, and streets and highways.
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Employment Colorado Springs ranked in the top 50 of Expansion Management’s “America’s 50 Hottest Cities� list for 2007. The ranking is based on a survey of site selection professionals, and ranks cities according to their reputation as good places to expand or locate business. Expansion Management magazine ran the full story in its January 2007 issue. (02/07)
Colorado Springs Top 100 Primary Employers ACE Hardware Retail Support Center Advantage Logistics Aeroflex Colorado Springs The Aerospace Corporation Agilent Technologies Inc. Aleut Global Solutions, LLC Andrew Wommack Ministries Atmel Corporation Barclays The Boeing Company Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc. California Casualty Group California State Automobile Association Carecore National, LLC Carnival Cruise Lines CEA Technologies, Inc
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General Dynamics Dispatch Office Global Solutions Goodrich Aircraft Interior Products Harris Systems Hewlett Packard Hewlett-Packard Finance Operations Honeywell Technology Solutions ICT Group Infor Global Solutions Intelligent Software Solutions (ISS) International Bible Society IR Security & Technologies ITT Industries Inc.-Systems Division Ki, LLC L-3 Communications West Lexis-Nexis
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Liberty Wire and Cable Lockheed Martin Corporation LSI Logic Luce Research Magnum Tool Company Inc. Mantech International Space Systems Micro Metals, Inc. Minco Manufacturing, Inc. Mitre Corporation The Navigators (Glen Eyrie Castle) Nexgen Pharma Northrop Grumman Information Technology Oracle Corporation Photo Stencil, Inc / Eagle Electronics Plasmon LMS PRC Premiere Global Services The Principal Financial Group
Progressive Insurance Company Protocol B2B Qwest Communications International Raytheon Company RS Information Systems, Inc. RT Logic Sanborn Colorado Sanmina-SCI Schlage Administration & Customer Svc Science Applications International Corp Scitor Corporation Seagate Technology Sealy Components Group SI International SI International Telecom Corporation Siemens Water Technologies Sinton Dairy Skyline Products, Inc.
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Pro business For 116 years, The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce has played an integral role in the growth of Colorado Springs. “The greatest assets to any business are concepts, competence and connections: the Chamber provides this — and much more — to each and every member.” ~ Kelly Roth, President, Delta Solutions & Strategies Colorado Springs’ 2006 Small Business Person of the year. For 116 years, The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce — a founding member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce — has played an integral role in the history and growth of Colorado Springs. A business membership organization, The Chamber promotes the economic growth and prosperity of the Pikes Peak region, addressing business competitiveness issues as well as the basic vitality of the community through the development of sound public policy that promotes economic opportunity for all citizens. The Chamber represents the common interests of a broad and diverse group of members: for profit and not-for-profit organiza22 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
tions, educational institutions, professionals and small and large businesses in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, health care military and space, and service industries. It has strong reputation for providing a broad and diverse product and service offering, dissemination of business knowledge, legislative advocacy and member networking activities.
Structured for connections Chamber has equipped itself to make the connections and mount the programs that will serve as the infrastructure for community collaboration. The Chamber has three mains divisions, each with a divisional president and a board of directors. The Business Affairs Division (BA) focuses on business-to-business opportunities, member return-on-investment and collaboration with other regional organizations to create and maintain an environment to promote business growth, develop-
ment, and prosperity. The Government Affairs and Public Policy Division (GAPP) serves as an advocate for its members by providing leadership and a strong voice for local businesses at all levels of government to ensure a rich environment for entrepreneurial success. The Military Affairs Division (MA) enhances and provides support for the regional military community and advocates for growth in military missions and the defense industry. The Chamber invites all members to “go deeper” within the organization to actively participate at the policy level in the Business, Government Affairs and Public Policy, and Military Affairs Divisions.
Pikes Peak Regional Business Partnership The Chamber is a founding member of the Pikes Peak Regional Business Partner-
Economic Development ship, a collaborative organization created to build a regional community that thrives in the global economy. Member organizations share resources and enhance business advocacy efforts — enabling its members to speak with a single, stronger voice on key issues affecting the region. The partnership includes: Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak, The Colorado Springs Black Chamber, The Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber, Eastern Plains Chamber of Commerce, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and The Tri-Lakes Chamber.
Business Education Alliance The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce dedicates much of its work to create a culture of entrepreneurship in support of the small business community.
Small businesses, responsible for 60% to 80% of job creation in the area, benefit directly from the Business Education Alliance and springssmallbiz.com, a program to serve the educational needs of small businessmen and women. The Chamber formed this online educational resource in collaboration with: Better Business Bureau Small Business Development Center at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Center for Nonprofit Excellence Pikes Peak Library District Pikes Peak Workforce Center Office of International Affairs And SCORE Contact The Chamber for more information: Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce 6 South Tejon, Suite 700 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 719-575-4311 www.coloradospringschamber.com
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Economic Development El Paso County ranked in the top 20 for Midsize Counties for Recruitment & Attraction by Expansion Magazine. Rankings were based on the number of business establishments (headquarters, subsidiaries, independents) that relocated to another market during the most recent 8-year period and still survive today and the numbers of companies opened during the most recent 8-year period and still survive today, as a percent of all business establishments in the market. (06/07)
Colorado Springs has grown to become a thriving metropolis of over 550,000 people. 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 County.
Population
Colorado Springs
El Paso County
1995 2000 2005 2010 Projection
328,782 361,215 384,876 413,401
469,693 520,571 654,350 649,217
Source: Colorado State Demographers Office, February 2008
Income Median Household Income Median Family Income Per Capita Income
Colorado Springs
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$50,892 $64,231 $26,416
$53,240 $64,888 $26,273
Source: American Factfinder, 2006 Community Survey
Age Under 15 15 – 24 25 – 44 45 – 64 65+
Median Age – 34.3 84,292 54,968 124,181 97,350 38,706
21.1% 18.8% 31.1% 24.4% 9.7%
Source: American Factfinder, 2006 Community Survey
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Aerospace Colorado Springs: The Home of Military Space & Homeland Defense As you look around our community you will see that Colorado Springs was originally planned as a resort destination. It achieved and retains the best parts of the aspiration but now is much more. It is a superior location for the growth of serious enterprises. This community offers clean air, awe-inspiring mountain views, dynamic recreation, arts and cultural opportunities and a high performance K-20 (plus) edu-
cation system increasingly demanded by skilled professionals. Colorado Springs has become the hub of U.S. military space efforts, attracting the Air Force Space Command, the Air Force Academy, the Space Foundation and companies such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon and Booz Allen Hamilton. Colorado’s aerospace industry has grown exponentially, becom-
ing a center for such things as rocket science, space-related defense, space exploration and remote sensing. Colorado Springs is a Center for Space Operations: • Leader in Civil and DoD space efforts • Home of 300+ Aerospace companies • Center for space efforts for DoD • Space Education Center of Excellence
Partial Listing of Colorado Springs Aerospace and Defense Companies The Aerospace Corporation Aleut Corporation Aleut Global Solutions, LLC Aleut Management Services, LLC ATK Anser Corporation ARINC Incorporated BAE Systems Barrios Technology, Ltd. bd Systems, Inc. Boeing Company Booz Allen Hamilton CH2M HILL CIBER, Inc. Computer Sciences Corporation Computer Technology Associates Delta Solutions & Strategy, LLC Diebolt, ISS DRS Signal Solutions, Inc. General Dynamics Harris Corporation Honeywell Infinity Systems Engineering, LLC
Integral Systems, Inc. Intelligent Software Solutions, Inc. ITT Corporation, Systems Division Keta Group, LLC Ki, LLC L-3 Communication Systems-West Lockheed Martin Corporation ManTech Space Systems Master Solutions, LLC Maxim Systems, Inc. Millennium Engineering and Integration Company The MITRE Corporation MTC Technologies, Inc. Multimax, Inc. NAVSYS Corporation Nortel Government Solutions Northrop Grumman Omitron, Inc. Overlook Systems Technology, Inc. Paragon Dynamics, Inc. Predicate Logic, Inc. Raytheon Company
RS Information Systems, Inc. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Scitor Corporation SDS International SI International Space 2100 The Space Foundation Space Infrastructure, Inc. Space Systems, Inc. SPARTA SRS Technologies SYColeman, Innovative Program Solutions Division Technology Service Corporation Tecolote Research, Inc. TEKsystems Inc. Teledyne Brown CollaborX United Space Alliance, LLC Vanguard Research, Inc.
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Airport Colorado Springs
More than 2 million passengers pass through Colorado Springs Airport (COS) each year. 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, COS is a major catalyst in the growth and development of the Colorado Springs region, and plays a significant role in bringing new business, conventions and tourism to the area
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. Unique 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 26 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
new concessions and ongoing infrastructure improvements.
Facilities COS’s three-level, 16-gate terminal facility, opened in 1994. In this 280,000 squarefoot 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 I-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 25 minutes, while Denver is a leisurely 70 minute drive north on I-25. COS is ideally situated 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 situated 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.
1927
The same year Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic, the City of Colorado Springs started in the airport business when it purchased 640 acres of grassland seven miles east of the city for $17,500. The acres purchased consisted of two relatively short gravel runways. An additional $16,000 was spent to provide lighting for the field.
1929
In 1929, the Colorado Springs Airport complex consisted of two short gravel runways with lights, two hangers and a small combined administration residence and lounge building. The southwestern-style administration residence and lounge building, known as the “Spanish House,” was built by the City of Colorado Springs for $8,000. During those years, the people running the airport figured they were pretty busy if they served a half dozen customers a month.
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Two northbound and two southbound flights were available out of Colorado Springs. The route went from El Paso, Texas to Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver, then back again. Carriers
Economic Development serving the Colorado Springs Airport included such long-forgotten names as Wyoming Air Express Service, Western Air Service and Pikes Peak Air Service. Passenger traffic remained light through the 1930s - the airport handled only 35 passengers in 1938 - and it was not until after World War II that air travel caught on in a big way.
1940s
The first municipal terminal was built in 1940s for $19,874 and was built in an Art Deco/Art Modern style of glazed ceramic tile. The building served only briefly as the terminal for the Colorado Springs Airport. In the very year that it was completed, the field became a military airfield during the tense months immediately proceeding U.S. entry into World War II. Today, this building serves as the Peterson Air Force Base Museum. The war years brought dramatic changes to the Colorado Springs Airport. The War Services Administration took over opera-
tions and began training pilots to fly P-38s and other military aircraft. When the war ended, the airport reverted back to the City of Colorado Springs control except for the north end of the property, which became Peterson Air Force Base in 1948.
1966
After sharing facilities with the military for a quarter century, the City of Colorado Springs built a new terminal on the west side of the runways. This terminal was expanded several times in the 1970s and 80s, barely keeping pace with the growing number of passengers and flights. Improvements to the aviation facilities at the Colorado Springs Airport continued throughout the 1980s.
1991
By this time, the Colorado Springs Airport claimed three modern, 150 foot-
wide runways ranging from 8,268 to 13,500 feet in length. The longer runway made it possible for planes to take off at the airport’s 6,183-foot elevation with increased allowable weight, improving their range and the airlines’ profitability. Even though the airport had become more airplane friendly, something had to be done about the crowded, outdated terminal. Colorado Springs’ voters approved a bond issue for construction of a new airport terminal in 1991. Construction began the following year.
TODAY The existing three-level, 280,000-squarefoot, 16-gate facility opened on October 22, 1994, on time and under budget. More than 50,000 proud citizens turned out to celebrate the grand opening for this $140 million facility. Today, more than 2 million passengers pass through the Colorado Springs Airport each year.
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Air Travel Travel is easy from Colorado Springs with two airports from which to choose in close proximity. The Colorado Springs Airport features 16 gates and a 13,500 foot runway which allows modern aircraft to reach any city in North America. Daily flights are available to non-stop and direct destinations. The airport is capable of handling all jet aircraft including wide body planes. Denver International Airport is just 75 miles north, about one hour and 30 minutes by car on Interstate 25. Airlines providing service to and from Colorado Springs include: Allegiant Air – Las Vegas American Airlines – Dallas/Ft. Worth Comair Incorporated – Cincinnati Delta Air Lines – Atlanta ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. – Houston, Ontario, Sacramento, San Diego Frontier Airlines – Denver Midwest Airlines, Inc. – Kansas City Northwest Airlines – Minneapolis/St. Paul Skywest Airlines – Atlanta, Chicago (O’Hare), Denver, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, San Francisco United Express – Chicago (O’Hare), Denver US Airways/Mesa Airlines, Inc –Las Vegas, Phoenix Source: Colorado Springs Airport Daily Flight Guide, February 2008
Colorado ranked 4th in economic competitiveness by Suffolk University’s Beacon Hill Institute. Colorado also ranked 3rd in the nation with the percentage of engineers and scientists in the workforce and ranked 1st in the percentage of total wage and salary jobs in high technology share of all business establishments. (12/06)
Denver International Airport
Ownership and Operation City & County of Denver, Department of Aviation Location 23 miles northeast of downtown Denver Travel time from Colorado Springs: 67 minutes Latitude 39 degrees, 50 minutes, 57.8 seconds Longitude 104 degrees, 40 minutes, 23.9 seconds Elevation 5,431 feet Size 34,000 acres (53 square miles/137.8 square kilometers) Runways Six runways: five 12,000 feet in length (3,600 meters); one 16,000 feet in length (4,800 meters); 12 runways at complete build-out
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Elrey B. Jeppesen Terminal 1.5 million square feet (dual-sided); Two terminal buildings at complete build-out Passenger Facilities Ticketing – Level 6
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Park Features 5 to 30 acre office sites 15 to 65 acre light industrial sites 50 to 200 acre tracts for campus-style office developments 300+ acres with direct access to runways 50 acres available for retail and hospitality development 230 acre public golf course (Summer of 2007) More than 500 acres of open space and trail systems Unobstructed views of Pikes Peak, the Front Range and the Spanish Peaks
Colorado Springs Airport Business Park The Colorado Springs Airport Business Park sits next to 1,000 acres of rolling plains adjacent to the airport’s passenger terminal complex. It’s the largest master-planned business community in the fast-growing southeast development corridor of Colorado Springs. Just twenty-five minutes from downtown Colorado Springs and less than five minutes from the airport’s commercial and corporate terminals, the Airport Business Park offers an ideal setting for development. Managed by a public-private partnership, it features a master-planned community with plenty of green space, a golf course, a trail system and a spectacular view of Pike’s Peak and the Rocky Mountain Front Range. The Colorado Springs Airport Business Park will be the site of choice for regional and national companies desiring office, flex, distribution or retail business space in a world-class setting.
Baggage Claim – Level 5 Passenger Drop-off – Level 6 Passenger Pick-up – Level 4 Ground Transportation – Level 5International Arrivals – Level 5 north Security Screening – Three locations in the terminal Parking – 40,000 spaces Automated People Mover Underground train serving the terminal and concourses Concourses Three airside concourses – A, B and C Five concourses at complete build-out Concourse A – 1,900 feet long, 1,220,000 square feet Concourse B – 3,300 feet long, 2,033,872 square feet Concourse C – 1,500 feet long, 750,000 square feet
Transportation Easy access to I-25 25 minutes from the Downtown Business District Adjacent to Colorado Springs Airport Excellent Aviation Infrastructure Eight Commercial Air Carriers Three Fixed Base Operators
Economic Development Incentives Foreign-Trade Zone Enterprise Zone Personal Property Tax Credit Program Sales Tax Exemption - Alternative Rate Industrial Revenue and Private Activity Bonds
Airlines 22 commercial airlines, not including charter and all of the regional carriers Number of Low-cost Carriers – five Number of Nonstop Destinations Nonstop service to more than 140 destinations in Canada, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Mexico, United States Passengers per Day 137,656 in 2007 (average through November) Average Flights per Day 1,700 in 2007 (average through November) Domestic Ranking for Passenger Volume 5th busiest in the United Sates (2006) Worldwide Ranking for Passenger Volume 10th busiest in the world (2006)
Gates 95 — 300 gates at complete build-out
Number of Passengers in 2007 45.9 million (through November)
Annual Passenger Capacity 50 million - 110 million at complete buildout
# of Concessions (food and beverage, retail, services) 138
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Funding Incentives
Colorado Springs will package private and public incentives for relocating or expanding companies that are responsive to the specific investments of the company. A typical package may include the following:
Training Funding • Colorado Job Performance Incentive Funds • Colorado Job Enhanced Incentive Program • Tax Incentives • Personal Property Tax Credits • Enterprise Zone Credits • Foreign Trade Zone
The El Paso County Enterprise Zone Businesses locating within the El Paso County Enterprise Zone may be eligible for one or several Colorado Corporate Income Tax Credits related to hiring new employees, making investments in equipment used or to be used exclusively in an Enterprise Zone for at least one year, training employees and conducting research and development activities.
Foreign Trade Zone There is a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) located in Colorado Springs. The FTZ provides for deferral or reduction of customs duties paid for the transfer, use and storage of imported materials.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center Training Dollars The Pikes Peak Workforce Center (PPW-
FC) is federally funded to provide training opportunities in demand occupations for dislocated workers and other eligible individuals looking for work. Individuals must be determined eligible for the funds with a signed contract in place prior to training occurring. PPWFC currently has a cap of $3,000 per trainee. If a company relocating to Colorado Springs has laid off any employees in another part of the country, they must be established 120 days in Colorado Springs before federal funds may be requested.
Rapid Response Team (RRT) For qualified projects, the Rapid Response Team can reduce by about half the typical approval process time. This is for both: • Existing companies’ expansions • New employers locating a facility in Colorado Springs Early in the project design phase and prior to preparing final plans, company representatives should contact the City’s Economic Development Division (EDD) manager. The EDD manager holds a RRT meeting with the company and representatives from the reviewing agencies to identify the requirements to be incorporated in the company’s development / building plans prior to permit submittal. Having the RRT meeting early in the process saves the company time and money.
Private Activity Bond (PAB’s) Private activity bonds are a form of taxexempt, lower interest rate financing for investing in qualified projects, such as:
• New facilities • Existing facilities that are rehabilitated • Purchasing new equipment • Facility infrastructure • Higher education or health care facilities Essentially, PAB projects should include components that create jobs, improve neighborhoods, and/or increase the wealth in Colorado Springs. Some not-for-profit organizations may also be eligible for tax-exempt financing of capital projects under a different form of PAB, and the 501(c)(3) bonds.
State of Colorado Job Creation Performance Incentive Fund (PIF) and Enhanced Incentive Program (EIP) The Job Creation Performance Incentive Fund (PIF) and The Enhanced Incentive Program (EIP) provides a performancebased incentive payment to qualifying companies that have created net new jobs paying above average wages. The program is designed to support and encourage new business development, business expansions and relocations that have generated new jobs throughout the state. A company must generate ten new positions in a calendar month to qualify.
City Tax Incentives Tax incentives have been built into the tax codes of state and local taxing authorities.
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Wage Levels (Estimated Annual Mean) Occupation Accounting Clerk Applications Programmer Customer Service Representative Database Administrator Electrical Engineer Hardware Engineer Manufacturing Worker Receptionist Secretary to CEO Software Programmer Technical Services Representative Warehouse Worker
Wage $31,748 65,588 34,150 83,429 81,897 81,652 27,798 27,509 56,377 65,588 47,118 26,716
Source: Economic Research Institute, January 1, 2008
Availability (Unemployment)
Wage / Salary 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.
2007 January February March April May June July August September October November December
Colorado Springs Rate 4.9% 4.4% 4.4% 3.7% 3.7% 4.3% 4.3% 4.1% 4.3% 3.9% 4.5% 5.0%
National Rate 4.5% 4.5% 4.4% 4.5% 4.5% 4.5% 4.6% 4.4% 4.7% 4.7% 5.0% 5.0%
Source: United States Department of Labor, 2007
Colorado Springs ranked 12th in Cooking Light’s magazine “Cooking Light 20 Best Cities”, encompassing the best in healthful cuisine and lifestyle. (01/07)
Public Transportation Local bus service is provided by Mountain Metropolitan Transit, which also provides a Metro Rides service for prospective carpoolers and Metro Mobility service for the disabled. Regional and national bus service is also provided to link to national bus lines. Charter bus services, hotel shuttles,
ski shuttles and taxis are available from the Colorado Springs Airport. Shuttles are also available from the airport and various other points to major ski areas, Cripple Creek and other popular tourist sites, and the Denver International Airport. The Front Range Express commuter buss offers daily service to and from Colroado Springs, Monument, Castle Rock and Denver. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 31
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Average Housing Costs 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.
Annual Average of 2007 Los Angeles, CA
818,583
Seattle, WA Portland, OR Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Denver, CO Albuquerque, NM Phoenix, AZ National Average Salt Lake City, UT Raleigh, NC Colorado Springs, CO Boise, ID* Spokane, WA
454,300 434,461 433,113 371,493 351,968 323,379 315,545 312,700 307,604 301,390 275,259 269,690 264,778
Dallas, TX
213,140
Source: The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) – 2007 Annual Averages *C2ER COLI 4th Quarter 2006
Colorado Springs ranked 4th best city to live by Cities Ranked & Rated, 2nd Edition. Cities were ranked on the following 10 major criteria: economy and jobs; cost of living; climate; education; health and healthcare; crime; transportation; leisure; arts and culture and overall quality of life. (05/07)
Housing The average sales price for existing and new single family homes in Colorado Springs was $259,629 for 2007. Diverse neighborhoods offer homes to fit many budgets. When compared to 2,400 square foot new homes in other cities, housing costs in Colorado Springs are competitive.
Apartments Apartment rental rates are equally reasonable, when compared to approximately 950 square foot apartments with 2-bedrooms and 1½ or 2 full baths in other cities. The average price in 2007 was $695. 32 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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The military installations in Colorado Springs include Fort Carson Army Base, the Air Force Academy, Schriever Air Force Base, and Peterson Air Force Base, which also operates the Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, United States Northern Command and the North American Aerospace Defense Command or NORAD. The installations support nearly 36,000 active duty members as well as 24,500 civilian and contract employees. The total military related population, including active duty personnel and civilian family members is estimated to be 188,000, nearly 38 percent of the Pikes Peak region’s total population. The overall economic impact of the military on the region is about $5.05 billion. The military and related business and industry accounts for about 40 percent of the economy, directly and indirectly, in the region. Fort Carson alone has an economic impact of $1.63 billion. A planned expansion of the base could add another 1.9 billion. The average annual pay for active duty personnel is $44,900. Colorado ranks 14 among the 50 states for the largest military retiree population at 47,000, which brings in about 1.08 billion a year in retired pay.
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Year 2005 Military Fort Carson 18,172 Peterson AFB 5,805 Schriever AFB 1,964 USAF Academy* 6,641
Civilian 2,710 4,840 2,562 3,445
Contractors Total 1,511 22,393 1,997 12,642 1,937 6,463 1,262 11,348
*Total military includes the 4,365 cadets. Source: The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, Military Facts, Fiscal Year 2005
Military Retirees: Colorado Springs has approximately
53,412 (or 18.4%) civilian veterans. A civilian veteran is a person 18 years old or over who has served (even for a short time), but is not now serving, on active duty in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, or who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II.
Source: American Factfinder, 2006 Community Survey
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Taxes Retail Sales Tax: State 2.95; County 1.0%; City 2.5%; Pikes Peak Rural Trasportation Authority 1.0% (Total 7.4%) Individual Income Tax: State of Colorado is a flat rate of 4.63% of federal taxable income, no city or county income tax.
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The State of Colorado has a 4.63% Corporate excise tax for businesses. State Minnesota California Idaho New Mexico New York Arizona Oregon Utah Colorado Texas
Corporate (excise) 9.800% 8.840% 7.600% 7.600% 7.500% 6.968% 6.600% 5.000% 4.630% 4.5% Franchise Tax on Earned Surplus
Source: Federal Tax Administrators Internet, February 2008
Expansion Management has rated Colorado Springs as a 5 star (top rating) Knowledge Worker Metro. Rankings compared all 362 MSAs in the area of college-education work force – scientists, engineers, medical doctors, Ph.D.s and others with graduate and post graduate degrees, providing the foundation for the knowledge sector economy. These communities share one common thread, the presence of one or more major research university. (05/07)
Personal Cost of Living Annual Average of 2007 Los Angeles, CA Seattle, WA Portland, OR Las Vegas, NV Reno, NV Denver, CO Salt Lake City, UT Phoenix, AZ National Average Raleigh, NC Albuquerque, NM Boise, ID* Spokane, WA Colorado Springs, CO Dallas, TX
Composite 144.6 121.0 120.8 109.8 107.8 103.4 100.7 100.6 100.0 99.3 98.3 97.7 95.8 93.8 91.2
Utilities 78.6 94.6 103.6 106.2 86.5 102.4 87.4 93.6 100.0 91.3 86.7 99.4 86.4 87.7 98.6
Misc. Goods 103.8 109.6 118.0 96.9 109.3 100.8 105.4 102.4 100.0 103.1 96.9 102.2 101.9 94.6 97.4
Source: The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) – 2007 Annual Averages *C2ER COLI 4th Quarter 2006
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Healthcare The Colorado Springs metropolitan area is served by Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and Memorial Health System.
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is committed to improving the life and health of the Colorado Springs community. Penrose-St. Francis Health Services offers a full complement of emergency, medical and surgical services, with several programs and clinical specialties truly distinguishing the system, including: • Behavioral Health Services • Birth Center • Cancer Center • Cardiology • Hospice and Palliative Care • Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Pediatric Unit • Outpatient Surgery • Rehabilitation
Colorado ranked as the most heart-healthy state by Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (02/07)
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For over 120 years, Penrose-St. Francis has been deeply committed to the health of Colorado Springs in more ways than one. Over the years, we’ve helped generations of families lead healthier, happier lives. We’ve put millions into the local economy by employing countless doctors, nurses and staff. And in August 2008, we’re opening the new $200 million St. Francis Medical Center to ensure a healthy community and a growing economy for years to come. To learn more about our commitment to the health and well-being of southern Colorado, visit penrosestfrancis.org.
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Economic Development Memorial Health System provides comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, treatment and recovery health care services for all of southern Colorado. With more than a dozen locations throughout the community, Memorial Health System provides comprehensive health care to all - from premature babies to seniors, including:
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• Birth Center • Cancer Center • Cardiac Care • Emergency & Trauma • Level III Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units • Orthopedics • Pediatric Intensive Care Units • Rehabilitation • Sleep Disorders Center • Women’s / Maternal Services
Colorado Springs ranked 7th in Fit Pregnancy magazine’s “The Best Cities in America to have a Baby” which gauged everything from doctors and hospitals to doulas, midwives, breastfeeding success rates, birth and health risk, stroller-friendly trails and parks, affordability, and a whole lot more. (01/07)
City Council The Colorado Springs City Council is made up of nine elected officials and the City’s legislative body. It sets policies, approves budgets, determines tax rates and passes ordinances and resolutions to govern the City. City residents elect a mayor, four councilmembers at-large and four councilmembers from the districts in which the candidates reside.
County Commissioners
In 1976 the voters of El Paso County chose to have a board of five commissioners, each elected to represent a district. The districts are equal in population, and the boundaries are established by the board every two years. The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), an administrative and policy-making body, has only such powers and authority as are granted by the General Assembly of the Colorado State Legislature.
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The 2008 General Fund Budget is $237,255,088, which is 65.95% of the total funds. The 2008 Special Revenue Funds budgets total $68,885,945, which is 19.15% of the total funds. The 2008 Enterprise Funds budgets total $53,276,360, which is 14.81% of the total funds. The remaining 0.1% balance of the total funds is comprised of the 2008 Permanent Funds budgets, which total $357,100. The total of all these funds is $359,774,493.
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Supporting businesses and promoting employment The Pikes Peak Workforce Center supports business and promotes employment in El Paso and Teller counties by providing market-driven solutions for our community to succeed in the global economy. PPWFC helps businesses solve their workforce-related business problems and helps residents with career transition. In addition, the Pikes Peak Workforce Center works closely with The Chamber and the Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation to bring new employers to the Pikes Peak region and to retain those that are already doing business here. Business owners and managers can take advantage of a variety of services offered by the Business Relations Group. This group consists of business consultants who possess expertise in a wide range of business fields and provide business solutions for the 21st century. Business services offered include, but are not limited to: employment law, HR training, hiring and recruiting, supervisor and managerial training, tax credits, crisis lay-off response, OSHA training, job task analysis, employee assessments, and background checks.
The Business and Education Talent Readiness Project (BETR), spearheaded by PPWFC, addresses the lack of home-grown talent exiting the Pre-K-16 education pipeline. Increasing deficiencies exist between the supply and demand of employable talent exiting the educational system in science, technology, engineering and math skills. The BETR Project was formed to “weave a community fabric” comprised of business, education, government, and families to assist in overcoming this shortage. Its primary goal is to significantly reduce the leaks in the education pipeline and strengthen the output of skillful workers in the region, now and in the future. For job seekers, PPWFC offers a variety of services to help them find employment. This includes workshops on topics such as Résumé Writing, Personality and Career Choice, Guided Job Search, Self Employment, Computer Basics, Career Scope (career planning and aptitude measurement), Skillscheck (assessment of computer skills), and Skill Profiler (emotional intelligence assessment. There is no charge for these workshops. Job seekers can also take advantage of
four networking groups that offer information about regional employment trends, opportunities to hear from community leaders, employer information sessions, and sharing of job leads. The four groups are: 50+ Networking Group for people age 50 and over who are seeking employment. The group meets every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Executive Network Group for those persons who have held senior management or executive level positions for an extended time, and who may be in need of specialized services. Meetings are held weekly on Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to noon. Professional Network Group for any individual seeking new employment. Meets each Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Veterans Networking Group for Veterans in need of specialized services. Meets every 1st, 2nd, 4th Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. More information about the Pikes Peak Workforce Center can be found online at www.ppwfc.org. Information about the BETR project can be found at www.betrproject.org.
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Vacancy rates were at 11.54% in 4th quarter 2007 Lease rates averaged $10.95 per square foot, NNN
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Vacancy rates were at 13.78% in 4th quarter 2007 Lease rates averaged $12.43 per square foot, NNN
Industrial
Vacancy rates were at 9.43% in 4th quarter 2007 Lease rates averaged $6.87 per square foot, NNN
Retail
Vacancy rates were at 9.35% in 4th quarter 2007 Lease rates averaged $13.63 per square foot, NNN
Source: Sierra Commercial Real Estate; 4th Quarter 2007 Market Reports
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Construction Building permits issued in El Paso County Source: El Paso County Regional Building Department
2005 Single family housing (detached)..................................................5,317 Town houses (attached)...................................................................931 Duplexes...........................................................................................17 Condominiums...................................................................................1 Three and four family buildings..........................................................7 Hotels.................................................................................................1 Banks, offices, professional buildings..............................................220 Schools, educational buildings............................................................7 Stores, retail buildings.....................................................................121 Residential alterations................................................................13,032
2006 Single family housing (detached)..................................................3,446 Town houses (attached)...................................................................681 Duplexes...........................................................................................10 Condominiums.................................................................................39 Three and four family buildings..........................................................4 Hotels...............................................................................................13 Banks, offices, professional buildings..............................................185 Schools, educational buildings............................................................3 Stores, retail buildings.....................................................................118 Residential alterations..................................................................9,320
2007 Single family housing (detached)..................................................2,135 Town houses (attached)...................................................................542 Duplexes.............................................................................................5 Condominiums.................................................................................42 Three and four family buildings..........................................................2 Hotels...............................................................................................10 Banks, offices, professional buildings..............................................229 Schools, educational buildings............................................................4 Stores, retail buildings.....................................................................153 Residential alterations................................................................10,511 42 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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Industries Colorado Springs is home to a diverse array of business, a result of more than 30 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 recover locations and a workforce trained to the needs of many industries.
Colorado Springs ranked 2nd in the nation for the best city for walking, according to Prevention magazine and the American Medical Association. Criteria included percentage of people who regularly walk (either for fitness or to get to/from work) and “walker-friendly” attributes such as low crime rates, mild temperatures, participation in recreation activities and pet ownership. (03/06)
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The Pikes Peak Range Riders was organized by local business men in 1949 to promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. The Pikes Peak Range Ride is held every June to publicize and promote the upcoming rodeo and to generate interest in Colorado Springs’ western heritage The ride kicks off at the Sertoma Street Breakfast with the U.S. Army doing all the cooking. Thirty four of the past rides have been around Pikes Peak. The City of Colorado Springs, private landowners and the U.S. Forest Service historically have been very gracious in granting access and the permits necessary to reach the historical campsite at Gillette, Colorado In July 1988, the Range Riders presented to Colorado Springs the Range Rider Statue. This piece of western art is located at the intersection of Cascade and Pikes Peak avenues and was entirely paid for by the Range Rider organization. Since its inception in 1937, the renowned Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has gathered crowds from all over the United States. A majority of the proceeds from the rodeo are given to local military charities. Each year, the Range Riders award the Margaret Brookhart Memorial Scholarship to deserving high school graduates, along with the Tom Collier Jr. Memorial Foundation Scholarship to commendable Pikes Peak Rangerettes. The nonprofit Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation was created in 1999 to promote and preserve the western heritage of the Pikes Peak Region by providing the Latigo Trails Heritage Centre, a multi-use community facility, money for its educational, cultural and recreational activities. The Centre also hosts the Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center’s special needs equestrian program. The Pikes Peak Range Rider Pivots, a precision riding group consisting entirely of Range Riders, was formed in 1954. They have ridden in numerous performances in places such as Denver, Wyoming, Texas, Las Vegas and Oklahoma. They are good-will ambassadors for the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo and promote tourism to the Pikes Peak Region through their performances. The Range Riders started the Special Rodeo in 1996 that’s held each year at the pro Rodeo Hall of Fame during the week of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. The Special Rodeo gives special needs children an opportunity to experience horserelated events in a rodeo environment where every participant is a winner. One of the Range Rider’s best traditions is the Guest Night, when military and community leaders join together to celebrate the region’s western heritage in the shadow of Pikes Peak with nothing but sky overhead.
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Cost of Living Index Annual Average of 2007 Los Angeles, CA Seattle, WA Portland, OR Las Vegas, NV Denver, CO Salt Lake City, UT Phoenix, AZ National Average Albuquerque, NM Boise, ID* Colorado Springs, CO Dallas, TX
144.6 121.0 120.8 109.8 103.4 100.7 100.6 100.0 98.3 97.7 93.8 91.2
Source: The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) – 2007 Annual Averages *C2ER COLI 4th Quarter 2006
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Briargate Affluence: 0 to $25,000................................................ 8% $25,000 to $35,000................................. 10% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 18% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 24% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 14% $100,000 and above................................ 26% Home prices: Average: $226,440 Median: $201,000 School: Academy School District 20
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Broadmoor Affluence: 0 to $25,000................................................ 9% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 8% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 10% $50,000 to $75,000................................. 19% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 12% $100,000 and above................................ 42% Home prices: Average: $777,438 Median: $634,872 School: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
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Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 22% $25,000 to $35,000................................. 17% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 23% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 26% $75,000 to $100,000...................................8% $100,000 and above...................................4% Home prices: Average: $143,750 Median: $151,500 School: Harrison School District 2 Falcon School District 49 Colorado Springs School District 11
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Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 32% $25,000 to $35,000................................. 14% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 12% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 17% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 12% $100,000 and above................................ 13% Home prices: Average: $295,904 Median: $296,928 School: Manitou Springs School District 14
Meridian Ranch Affluence: 0 to $25,000................................................ 7% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 6% $35,000 to $50,000.................................... 8% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 18% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 36% $100,000 and above................................ 25% Home prices: Average: $298,924 Median: $282,000 School: Falcon School District 49
Monument Affluence: 0 to $25,000.............................................. 17% $25,000 to $35,000.....................................9% $35,000 to $50,000.................................. 16% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 21% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 15% $100,000 and above................................ 22% Home prices: Average: $417, 729 Median: $362,000 School: Lewis-Palmer School District 38
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Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 12% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 7% $35,000 to $50,000.................................... 8% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 18% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 19% $100,000 and above................................ 36% Home prices: Average: $309,000 Median: $303,500 School: Colorado Springs School District 11
Affluence: 0 to $25,000................................................ 3% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 3% $35,000 to $50,000.....................................9% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 18% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 24% $100,000 and above................................ 43% Home prices: Average: $373,303 Median: $359,900 School: Academy School District 20
Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 10% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 5% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 14% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 21% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 25% $100,000 and above................................ 21% Home prices: Average: $283,000 Median: $225,000 School: Academy School District 20
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Affluence: 0 to $25,000.............................................. 15% $25,000 to $35,000................................. 10% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 27% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 27% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 14% $100,000 and above...................................7% Home prices: Average: $150,034 Median: $151,832 School: Colorado Springs School District 11
Affluence: 0 to $25,000.............................................. 15% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 8% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 19% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 26% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 16% $100,000 and above................................ 16% Home prices: Average: $211,650 Median: $220,000 School: Falcon School District 49 Colorado Springs School District 11
Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 36% $25,000 to $35,000................................. 17% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 24% $50,000 to $75,000................................. 14% $75,000 to $100,000...................................6% $100,000 and above...................................3% Home prices: Average: $150,375 Median: $164,000 School: Harrison School District 2 Colorado Springs School District 11
Pinecliff Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 10% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 9% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 16% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 29% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 15% $100,000 and above................................ 21% Home prices: Average: $345,000 Median: $347,500 School: Colorado Springs School District 11 Academy School District 20
Security Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 12% $25,000 to $35,000................................. 15% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 23% $50,000 to $75,000................................. 30% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 13% $100,000 and above ..................................7% Home prices: Average: $117,425 Median: $115,300 School: Widefield School District 3
A Vibrant Urban Village that Embraces the Active Colorado Lifestyle We like to call it Uptown. Colorado Crossing is Colorado Springs’ first town-center lifestyle community situated on 153 acres in one of the country’s most vital and fast-growing markets.
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Construction is under way on more than 1.6 million square feet of retail and Class A office space. Offices will be situated among charming residential lofts, shopping, al fresco dining, a 14-theatre Cinemark movie complex, water park and community fitness center, hotel and meeting facilities, and so much more. The Cinemark theatres, first office, parking and residential units will open in late 2008. This is a fresh new Uptown. This is living at its finest. This is Colorado Crossing.
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Springs Ranch Affluence: 0 to $25,000................................................ 5% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 7% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 19% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 39% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 19% $100,000 and above................................ 11% Home prices: Average: $226,334 Median: $216,900 School: Falcon School District 49 Colorado Springs School District 11
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Colorado Springs ranked 1st in the United States as the most dog-friendly city according to Men’s Health magazine. Rankings were based on seven categories, including pet stores per capita, lowest incident of heartworm, number of boarding and day care facilities for pets, number of dog parks and veterinarian practices. (06/07)
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Affluence: 0 to $25,000................................................ 3% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 5% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 14% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 48% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 20% $100,000 and above................................ 10% Home prices: Average: $232,935 Median: $219,200 School: Falcon School District 49 Colorado Springs School District 11
Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 21% $25,000 to $35,000................................. 14% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 13% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 25% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 18% $100,000 and above...................................9% Home prices: Average: $204,973 Median: $199,984 School: Colorado Springs School District 11
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Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 41% $25,000 to $35,000................................. 14% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 19% $50,000 to $75,000.................................. 18% $75,000 to $100,000...................................5% $100,000 and above...................................3% Home prices: Average: $178,244 Median: $213,000 School: Colorado Springs School District 11
Affluence: 0 to $25,000............................................. 14% $25,000 to $35,000.................................... 5% $35,000 to $50,000................................. 10% $50,000 to $75,000................................. 18% $75,000 to $100,000................................ 15% $100,000 and above................................ 38% Home prices: Average: $383,000 Median: $395,000 School: Cheyenne Mountain School District 12
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You know the feeling — when everything is perfect, and you know you’re in the right place at the right time. That’s what it’s like when you live at Cordera. Whether you’re taking your kids to our awardwinning parks, enjoying a peaceful stroll on our miles of trails, enjoying the community center and pool, or dropping your children off at the nearby Academy District 20 schools, it’s a sense of community you’ll experience everyday — like you’ve always belonged here, at Cordera.
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A thriving mountain community at 8,500 feet The City of Woodland Park began as just another Midland Railway stop between Colorado Springs and Leadville, but it has evolved into a dynamic and thriving community of beautiful homes, successful businesses, excellent schools and numerous opportunities for recreation, the arts and culture. Nestled at the foot of America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak, Woodland Park is home to more than 10,000 people, and the city and its supporting governmental agencies have worked hard to meet the needs of this growing population. Police and fire departments are well staffed with qualified professionals. City and county workers keep our public areas clean and safe. There are public and private primary and secondary schools in the region, offering parents choices not normally associated with smaller towns. Business abounds in Woodland Park and the Teller County region. Ute Pass, more commonly known as US Highway 24, is home to scores of businesses from Manitou Springs to Florissant. Woodland Park is at the center of that journey, and the businesses here have something to offer everyone. Employment opportunities have grown along with the region. From the mining industry to 56 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
high-tech research and development; from gaming to retail; from health professions to construction – the region has it all. The Pikes Peak Regional Hospital Association completed construction of a full-service hospital in September 2007. The hospital boasts a fully-staffed emergency room, two operating rooms, a complete pathology lab, radiology clinic, patient rooms, surgical beds and three intensive care units. Residents are now assured of great emergency medical care right in their own community. A medical office building adjoins the hospital, where doctors see their patients for regular visits. The Association plans to build an assisted living facility as well. In addition to the new hospital, Peak Vista Community Health Centers has expanded its clinic in Divide, Colo, providing primary medical care and dental services to families in the community, regardless of their health insurance status. In addition, the region relies on several private practice medical and dental physicians, an optometry practice and many other medical specialties that serve our community. Fifty-one percent of the surrounding area is pristine National Forest, providing a wonderful and serene background to our
bustling community life. Mueller State Park, the Florissant Fossil Beds, Shining Mountain Golf Course, the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center – and let’s not forget Pikes Peak – are just a few of the places to enjoy our incredibly beautiful and peaceful mountain environment. Many residential neighborhoods are located within or next to these open and green spaces. Rounding out our community are opportunities for the finer things in life. The Ute Pass region enjoys many cultural outlets. Musical and dramatic performances are plentiful at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Art shows, craft shows, festivals and events are the norm for our community. The Dickson Performing Arts Center has had local music groups, as well as world-renowned performers grace its stage. After a show, enjoy a meal at one of the region’s fine dining establishments or stop for a casual meal at one of the many restaurants, diners, delis or fast food businesses. Many are surprised that such a full-service community exists in a mountain community at 8,500 feet. Woodland Park must be experienced to be fully appreciated.
Quality of LIfe Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) offers customers power quality and reliability analysis to help identify ways to minimize the effects of possible power outages or quality disturbances. To secure future power supplies, CSU is expanding self-generation capabilities to meet customer demand. One of the benefits of being a community-owned utility is the ability to keep rates down by reinvesting revenues back into operations. The net result of CSU’s efforts is fair prices, which not only satisfies existing customers, but also attracts new ones. Colorado Springs residents enjoy top quality utility service at rates far below national averages. Colorado Springs Utilities, a municipally owned utility providing electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services, has provided reliable service since the 1920s and has been able to successfully plan for the long-term needs of the community. Current planning ensures ample supplies of water, natural gas and coal for electricity generation in the years to come.
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Colorado Ski Resorts
Offenses reported to Law Enforcement by cities 100,000 and over in population for 2005.
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Dallas, TX Seattle, WA Portland, OR Phoenix, AZ Albuquerque, NM Denver, CO Colorado Springs, CO Las Vegas, NV Boise, ID Los Angeles, CA
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105,397 48,785 41,664 106,094 34,889 38,621 21,427 70,279 8,372 148,602
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Durango . ..........................................6 hours, 23 minutes Eldora ...............................................2 hours, 14 minutes Keystone ...........................................2 hours, 18 minutes Loveland .............................................1 hour, 49 minutes Monarch ...........................................2 hours, 36 minutes Steamboat Springs . ...........................3 hours, 54 minutes Telluride ............................................6 hours, 13 minutes Winter Park .......................................2 hours, 22 minutes
Colorado Springs ranked 11th in Computerworld’s America’s techiest cities. Colorado Springs has 12,511 workers in the IT field or 4.3% of the workforce. (10/07)
Telecommunications Colorado Springs’ telecommunications network offers stateof-the-art voice and data transmission facilities to almost 500,000 residential and business customers in the area. Colorado Springs’ sophisticated telecommunications infrastructure includes: • An interlocking and diverse system of digital networks • Fiber optics serving all major industrial, commercial and residential areas • Strategic positioning on all major fiber optic networks • Wireless voice and data communications • Digital switching of local access lines • State-of-the-art data transmission infrastructure Colorado Springs is strategically located on all major digital networks and is served by Qwest, Level 3 Communications, Time Warner Telecom and McLeodUSA and a variety of long-distance carriers.
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One of the premier vacation spots in the United States
Colorado Springs is one of the premier vacation spots in the United States, the majestic natural beauty of Pikes Peak being a principal attraction. Visitors can venture up High Drive, a one-way road without guardrails, to see the spectacular vistas. North Cheyenne Canyon contains unusual rock formations and waterfalls that cascade down the mountains. In the Garden of the Gods, northwest of the city, visitors can hike or horseback ride through huge red sandstone rock formations; the Garden of the Gods is particularly lovely to visit at sunrise or sunset, when the sun’s rays set off the natural splendor of the rocks. At High Point, a camera obscura is provided for viewing the landscape that surrounds the point. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo displays more than 600 wild animals from around the world in the U.S.’s only mountain zoo. The African Rift Valley area opened in 2003 and features Colobus monkeys, giraffes, other African animals and birds, and an interactive African Play Village for kids. The price of admission includes a visit to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, which exhibits mementos of this famous American humorist and an 80-foot high observation tower. The May Natural History Museum of the Tropics houses more than 7,000 exotic insects from jungles around the globe. 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 visitor’s center. The Pikes Peak Cog Railway takes visitors on a 3-hour round trip tour to the summit of the mountain, at 14,110 feet above sea level. At the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy, rodeo memorabilia is on display. Many other activities are easy to enjoy at local parks and recreation centers, or through privately organized clubs. A partial list of activities local clubs or recreation centers offer includes: Ballooning Bicycling Boat Rental Bowling Cricket Hang Gliding Horseback Riding Horseshoes Ice Hockey Ice Skating Racquetball Rafting, Kayaking Rock Climbing Roller Skating Rugby Shooting Shuffleboard Skydiving Swimming Tennis Water Sports Windsurfing
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From the United States Air Force Academy to the fastest growing campus in the University of Colorado system to Pikes Peak Community 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.
Colorado has made education improvement the highest priority, focusing on measuring and publicizing student performance at the K-12 school level. The population of the Pikes Peak region is well educated, exceeding the national average of both high school and college graduates.
Fall 2007 Enrollment Post-Secondary Schools
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Colorado Christian University Colorado College Colorado State University – Pueblo Colorado Technical University DeVry University Everest College Intellitec College Intellitec Medical Institute National American University Nazarene Bible College Pikes Peak Community College Regis University Troy State University United States Air Force Academy University of Colorado at Colorado Springs University of Northern Colorado University of Phoenix Webster University Total
312 1,998 589 1,926 35 500 262 337 305 986 10,526 1,400 40 4,330 7,693 50 1,250 300 32,839
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ACT Scores
The State of Colorado is one of four states that require all high school juniors to take the ACT test.
2007 ACT Scores: District 11 District 12 District 20 District 38 District 49
Math 17.7 21.6 20.5 21.9 18.8
English Reading Science Average 17.3 20.3 21.1 21.0 17.9
18.6 21.1 22.1 22.0 19.6
18.2 20.5 21.0 21.6 19.5
18.1 20.9 21.3 21.8 19.1
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Educational Attainment Colorado Springs, CO National Average
Percent Completed College
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Source: 2006 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
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Student / Teacher Ratios Harrison Dist. 2 Widefield/Security Dist. 3 Fountain/Ft. Carson Dist. 8 Colorado Springs Dist. 11 Cheyenne Mountain Dist. 12 Manitou Springs Dist. 14 Academy Dist. 20 Lewis-Palmer Dist. 38 Falcon Dist. 49 Woodland Park Dist. Re-2
Students 11,167 8,558 6,584 29,842 4,796 1,378 21,453 5,843 12,256 2,947
Teachers 737 560 368 1,849 392 102 1,282 367 656 215
Class Size 15:1 15:1 18:1 16:1 12:1 14:1 17:1 16:1 19:1 14:1
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Number of School Districts In Colorado, school district boundaries are independent of city or other political boundaries. There are 10 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 districts extend outside the city limits into rural areas. Students in Woodland Park, part of Teller County, attend schools in District No. Re-2. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 61
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Pikes Peak Community College PPCC strives to offer high quality educational opportunities accessible to all, with a focus on student success and responsive to community needs Founded in 1968 in Colorado Springs, PPCC is the largest institution of higher education in the Pikes Peak region. PPCC has three full-service campuses and three satellite sites serving El Paso, Teller, and Elbert Counties. PPCC offers more than 125 programs in liberal arts and sciences transfer and career technical education. The College strives to offer high quality educational opportunities accessible to all, with a focus on student success and responsive to community needs. Based on the 2005 PPCC Economic Impact Study, PPCC has an estimated annual economic impact of about $150 million on the Colorado Springs Region. PPCC is the regional center for the Colorado First and Existing Industry Grant programs that provide over $1 million to local business and industry. Pikes Peak Community College has cre62 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
ated a forward-thinking Economic & Workforce Development Division to provide custom training and talent development services focused on supporting the strategic intitiatives of area business and industry. Using analytical assessment tools and proven training processes while addressing industry-specific technology and behavior change requirements, the Division will enhance human performance for new and existing businesses. PPCC guides the overall training process and guarantees to deliver a skilled workforce. The college is actively collaborating with businesses, community agencies and other educational institutions to strengthen regional partnerships, identify emerging training needs and respond in a highly professional manner. The College’s Military Programs at Peterson Air Force Base, Fort Carson Army Post, Schriever Air Force Base, and the Air Force
Academy provide classes and services annually to approximately 1,500 students each year. Through PPCC, a highly diverse group of military personnel and their families obtain access to higher education. To address significant and rapid population growth in the northeast part of the city, PPCC and Falcon School District 49 are collaborating on an innovative partnership that will result in the opening of the PPCC Falcon Campus in fall 2008. The new Falcon Campus will provide increased access to higher education for rural citizens and working adults, and create increased opportunities for concurrent enrollment for high school students.
Special Programs The PPCC Nursing Program is a recognized leader in the state and the nation, with innovative curriculum and instruction (such
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as a state-of- the-art SIM Lab) that allows for individualized learning and the development of higher-order thinking skills. The Nursing Program just received $25,000 from each major hospital in the region for a new nursing position. The PPCC Division of Health, Environmental, Natural, and Physical Sciences has received a NASA grant for physics and chemistry instruction that will expand student learning in core science disciplines. The PPCC Area Vocational Program offers courses to over 500 high school students that would not be typically available to them or at too high a cost to their local school district. The program also offers some courses onsite at a few small, rural school districts through the Post Secondary Enrollment Options program. PPCC has one of the top fire science departments in the United States. The College trains approximately 50% of the early responders (EMT, Fire, Police, and Homeland Security professionals) in Southern Colorado. The Water and Waste Water Management Program at PPCC, recently developed and approved, is one of a handful of such programs in the United States. Through support from the PPCC Foundation and community partnerships, the PPCC Childhood Development Center and Early Childhood Development Program have become a regional center of excellence for training childcare providers.
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In 1965, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs 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, more than 40 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. In 2001, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities recognized the connection between UCCS and its community, naming it along with Arizona State University-West as America’s most engaged college campus. But the connection between campus and community dates back many years, as do CU’s ties to Colorado Springs. As early as the 1920s, CU offered courses at numerous city locations including Colorado College and various storefronts. By the mid1960s, community leaders were pressing for a full-fledged CU presence in the community. In his negotiations with then-Governor John Love, HP co-founder David Packard stipulated a CU campus in Colorado Springs to support the continued development of company employees. employees. The combination of the state’s desire to attract Hewlett-Packard to Colorado Springs and George T. Dwire’s sale of the defunct 80-acre Cragmor Sanatorium property for $1 led to birth of UCCS. Because of its ties to HP, initial university programs focused on engineering and business. Today, those programs serve as pillars of the university and are joined by programs 64 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
offered in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, the School of Public Affairs and the Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences. A 1997 community referendum merged Beth-El College of Nursing with UCCS and, in recent years, programs such as the National Institute of Science, Space and Security Centers were added to connect the university with the military to improve national security. Other programs, including the CU Institute for Bioenergetics and the CU Center on Aging, cast an eye toward the future. UCCS now offers 29 bachelor’s, 18 masters and four doctoral degrees and aims to become the premier comprehensive regional research university in the nation with 10,000-12,000 students. In recent years, U.S. News and World Report named UCCS a top Western public university, placing it seventh in its most recent edition. 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. From its original 80 acres, UCCS has added 440 additional acres to its holdings along the Austin Bluffs in northeast Colorado Springs. Fully 97 percent of the land was donated as community members recognized the university’s potential. Though extensively expanded in 2001-2004 using both state and private funds, Main Hall (1914) and Cragmor Hall (1959) trace their lineage to the Cragmor Sanatorium. The university’s first classroom building, Dwire Hall (1972), was named in recognition of George Dwire’s $1 sale to the state. The Engineering and Applied Science Building (1985), Science Building (1981), Kraemer Family Library (1975),
El Pomar Center (2001), Columbine Hall (1997), Campus Services Building (1996), University Parking Garage (2004) and Summit Village (1997) and Alpine Village (2004) student housing occupy the original 80-acre Cragmor parcel. The Heller Center for the Arts and Humanities, a planned community and university arts and humanities retreat, resides on the northwestern edge of the campus and honors Larry andcommunity members. Along North Nevada Avenue is the Four Diamonds Sports Complex. Four Diamonds serves as the home field for the Mountain Lion women’s softball team. Mountain Lion Stadium is the home filed for intercollegiate and recreation soccer. A1,500-seat field house will open in early 2008. In 2001, UCCS purchased an 87,000 sf building at the corner of one of the city’s busiest intersections, Union Boulevard and Austin Bluffs Parkway, to house the Beth-El College of Nursing and several other programs. The university now effectively controls land between Nevada Ave. (Business I-25) and Union Boulevard, providing ample room for expansion. In 2000, the CU Board of Regents designated UCCS as the CU growth campus. In 2003, the Legislature approved revisions in the university’s statutory role and mission to remove geographic and program restrictions. In 2005, the Regents approved a seven-year plan that calls for the university to add to its base of 7,547 students (Fall 2006), 508 faculty and 425 staff. The 2006-2012 plan calls for growth to 9,100 students with corresponding increases in faculty, staff, programs and campus infrastructure.
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CC 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.
Colorado College Students come from all 50 states and abroad Colorado College 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 1,975 undergraduate students 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 profes66 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
sional 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. CC 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. CC has 18 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.
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U.S. Air Force Academy Congress authorized creation of the Air Force Academy in 1954 Many of America’s pioneer airmen advocated the creation of an academy to prepare officers especially for the air service. One of them, Brig. Gen. William “Billy” Mitchell, tried in vain to persuade first, the government, then, private interests to establish such a school. In 1948, the Air Force appointed a board of leading civilian and military educators to plan the curriculum for an Air Force academy. The idea made little progress outside the Air Force, until 1949 when Secretary of Defense James Forrestal appointed a board of military and civilian educators. This board headed by Dwight D. Eisenhower, then president of Columbia University, and Robert L. Stearns, president of the University of Colorado, was tasked to recommend a general system of education for the Army, Navy and Air Force. In 1950, this board found the needs of the Air Force could not be met by a desirable expansion of the older service academies. The board recommended that an Air Force academy be established without delay and proposed that, in peacetime, not less than 40 percent of the regular officers taken into 68 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
each service should be academy graduates. Congress authorized creation of the Air Force Academy in 1954. Harold E. Talbott, then secretary of the Air Force, appointed a commission to assist him in selecting the permanent site. After traveling 21,000 miles and considering 580 proposed sites in 45 states, the commission recommended three locations. From those, Secretary Talbott selected the site near Colorado Springs. The state of Colorado contributed $1 million toward the purchase of the property. On July 11, 1955, the same year construction began, the first class of 306 men were sworn in at a temporary site at Lowry Air Force Base, Denver. Lt. Gen. Hubert R. Harmon, a key figure in the development of the Academy since 1949, was recalled from retirement to become the first superintendent. Two years later, Maj. Gen. Briggs took over as the Academy’s second superintendent. During his tour, on Aug. 29, 1958, the wing of 1,145 cadets moved to its present site from Denver. Less than a year later the Academy received accreditation. On March 3, 1964, the authorized strength of the Cadet Wing was increased to 4,417 and later reduced to
its present number of 4,000. Perhaps the most controversial event in academy history was the admission of women. President Gerald R. Ford signed legislation Oct. 7, 1975, permitting women to enter the nation’s military academies. Women entered the Air Force Academy for the first time on June 28, 1976. The first class with women graduated in May 1980. As with any other institution, the Air Force Academy has suffered growing pains. But in its relatively short period of existence, the school has excelled in its quest for excellence to a degree that similar organizations achieved only after much longer periods. The Academy has provided the Air Force with a corps of officers dedicated to upholding the high standards of the United States. The Air Force has provided a proving ground for these officers and a source for the dedicated staff members who have come to the academy to educate and train these future leaders. Throughout its history, one theme has been constant and persistent ‑ a “Commitment to Excellence.” And, it’s with that theme that the Air Force Academy looks forward to the future.
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Colorado means “colored red” and is known as the “Centennial State”
On the “not-to-be-missed” list of any visitor or resident Garden of the Gods is a spectacular focal point of Colorado Springs and is always on the “not-to-be-missed” list of any visitor or resident. Open free to the public year round, Garden of the Gods covers 1,367 acres and is most noted for its magnificent towering red-rock spires, created by millions of years of geologic and erosion activity. 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 the new HD multi-media 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. The Trading Post also offers “rock hunting” for the kids, a cafe and a coffee bar. 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. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 69
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Pikes Peak Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, where Katharine Lee Bates penned the words of “America the Beautiful” Early pioneers painted their wagons “Pikes Peak or Bust”, and today, visitors drive, hike, take the Cog 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. As-
cend in comfort to the 14,110-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 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 High-
way 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!
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 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 14,110 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 and a course that turns to gravel halfway up, drivers get 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. 72 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only privately funded zoo in the country. Home to a variety of animals, many on the endangered species list, this mountain sanctuary offers a close-up experience with animals from around the world in their natural habitats. The boardwalk that runs through African Rift Valley allows you to come face to face with their large herd of giraffes. Be sure to bring a few dollars to buy crackers – the giraffes never seem to tire of them! Asian Highlands is home to a magnificent Bengal tiger and the newest exhibit called Rocky Mountain Wild opening in the spring of 2008. This experiential exhibit features moose, grizzly bears, otters, mountain lions, lynx and bald eagles. The zoo offers a variety of educational programs, behind-the-scenes tours and kids activities. Enjoy the petting zoo and chickens in My Big Backyard, a ride on the carousel and lunch in one of the mountainside cafes. During Halloween and Christmas, the zoo is decorated with millions of lights and activities for nighttime holiday fun.
Situated on 146-acres, at an elevation of 6,800 feet, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the only mountain zoo in the United States.
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 southern most 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 trails that will take you to “Midnight Falls” and then onto Inspiration Point with a breath-taking 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.
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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. Monthly Retail Sales Source: Colorado Department of Revenue, March 2007
January 2006 • $ 832,097,000 February 2006 • $847,306,000 March 2006 • $1,047,911,000 April 2006 • $975,959,000
Downtown Colorado Springs – Along the tree-lined streets of downtown Colorado Springs, you’ll discover hundreds of unique, mostly independent shops, galleries, cafes, pubs, fine dining and happenin’ nightclubs. Sure to delight is the myriad public art, juxtaposed against historical buildings and glass-fronted modern towers. In the city’s most eclectic, high-energy district nearly every imaginable taste can be indulged. Making it even easier on your wallet, bargain park at any of several city garages, hop the circulating free shuttle, cruise around on your bike or explore the myriad options on foot. Think fashion — from vintage treasures to bohemian funk, sporty outdoor togs to classic business formal, saucy lingerie to elegant black-tie gowns and tails. As well, all the accessories to cinch your look — shoes, belts, purses, ties, eyewear, furs, jewels and more. And downtown isn’t just for the female persuasion — three rather tony menswear shops and a formal wear clothier will keep your guy dressed for every occasion Historic Old Colorado City – Located just west of downtown Colorado Springs on Colorado Avenue, is Historic Old Colorado City. This town, with its colorful history and charming atmosphere, offers a wide variety of boutiques, galleries, antique stores, clothing stores, restaurants and gift shops. Historic Manitou Springs – Just a bit further west is the unique mountain town of Manitou Springs. Manitou is known for its diverse and welcoming citizens and interesting mix of shops, restaurants and festivals. Promenade Shops at Briargate - Briargate’s open-air center allows storefront shopping at the finest national specialty retailers and restaurants, convenient parking & superior architecture all with tremendous Colorado views. It is a Pet Friendly lifestyle shopping center. Look for the “Pets Welcome” decal in the stores who welcome pets. Chess and checker tables offered seasonally. Colorado Springs is served by four major malls, including Chapel Hills Mall, Citadel Mall, The Promenade Shops At Briargate and The Outlets at Castle Rock. Stores specializing in Western gear and Native American art can be found in many areas. In addition, the Old Colorado City Historic District contains many small shops, and the Garden of the Gods Trading Post stocks fine Indian jewelry and Colorado giftware.
May 2006 • $972,916,000 June 2006 • $1,140,892,000 July 2006 • $990,702,000 August 2006 • $1,019,608,000
September 2006 • $1,123,743,000 October 2006 • $954,500,000 November 2006 • $938,384,000
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Best Colorado Cuisine This stately Victorian Manor House was built in 1872 by the co-founder of the Denver Rio Grande Railroad. The Briarhurst Manor is listed on the National registry of Historic places. Today you can experience this beautifully preserved fairytale mansion and outdoor patio & garden for all your special occasions: dinner for two, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, banquets, holidays and those grand parties of 400 or more.
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Restaurants
Because Colorado Springs is at the center of a popular resort area, it enjoys cuisine from around the world, as well as local Western-style establishments offering barbecue and chuckwagon fare and Mexican foods. Rocky Mountain trout is a local delicacy. The Broadmoor Hotel maintains nine dining rooms with a range of prices and cuisines. Gourmet food is served at the historic Briarhurst Manor Estate. The Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Western Show combines family dining with cowboy music.
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The Blue Star Briarhurst Manor Estate Carlos Bistro Charles Court The Cliff House at Pikes Peak The Craftwood Inn Edelweiss Restaurant El Tesoro Restaurant & Gallery The Famous Fargo’s Pizza Company Juniper Valley Ranch Luigi’s Restaurant MacKenzie’s Chop House Mona Lisa Fondue Paravicini’s Italian Bistro The Pepper Tree Phantom Canyon Brewing Co Plate World Cuisine Sonterra Grill The Summit Walter’s Bistro
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano Buca Di Beppo Champs California Pizza Kitchen Elephant Bar Restaurant Famous Dave’s Barbeque Joe’s Crab Shack Johnny Carino’s Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon The Melting Pot Mimi’s Café Old Chicago Outback Steakhouse Panera Bread Pei Wei Asian Diner P.F. Chang’s China Bistro Romano’s Macaroni Grill Saltgrass Steak House Ted’s Montana Grill Texas Roadhouse Wahoo’s Fish Taco
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Trails Open Space & Parks The city of Colorado Springs created the Trails and Open Space & Parks program or TOPS to guide the city in acquisition, development and preservation of trails, open space and parks.
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Cottonwood Trail Foothills Trail Midland Trail Pikes Peak Greenway Trail Rock Island Trail Sand Creek Trail Shooks Run Trail Sinton Trail
Trails More than 103.5 Miles of Urban Trails 44.56 Miles completed with TOPS funds $13,752,050 has been spent on TOPS Trails since 1997. $10,542,050 from TOPS $3,210,000 from Grants/Partners
TOPS Parks 24 Completed TOPS Neighborhood Parks $17,029,264 has been spent on TOPS Parks since 1997. $10,256,950 from TOPS $1,772,314 from Donations $5,000,000 from Grants/Partners Neighborhood Parks are intended to serve a ½ mile radius. There are 11 neighborhood parks yet to construct. There are 8 community parks / sports complexes yet to construct.
Tier 2 Trails Homestead Trail Powers Trail Rockrimmon Trail Skyline Trail Templeton Gap Trail Woodmen Trail Tier 3 Trails: Bear Creek Trail Bluestem Prairie Trail Chamberlain Trail La Foret Trail University Park Open Space Trail
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At 14,110 feet above sea level, over 400,000 people ascend Pikes Peak each year.
Bike Rides & Hikes Colorado Springs and the surrounding area are ideal for all types of biking. Bikes and gear are available for rent, and you can choose from easy-going multi-use trails to gut wrenching single track. Several companies will drive you to the top of Pikes Peak and offer guided tours down “America’s Mountain.” With a bit of advice from the locals, who just happen to be at any of the more than a dozen bike shops, you can dial in the
difficulty level of your ride in many of our expansive city and county parks. You can even practice and test your mountain bike handling skills on our new free-ride area in Red Rock Canyon Park. If you are a cycling enthusiast but not enthusiastic enough to pedal, visit USA Cycling headquarters, conveniently located at the Olympic Training Center; or the Velodrome, Criterium course, BMX track, or dirt jumping parks.
You can find some type of organized ride every day of the week and almost every day of the year. Colorado Springs is the largest city in America adjacent to mountainous National Forest land. Yes, we’ve got vertical! If hiking is more your speed, enjoy a leisurely stroll through Garden of the Gods Park to admire the towering red-rock spires or take the challenge to reach the summit of Pikes Peak via Barr Trail.
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City Holds First Multicultural Festival The Colorado Springs Diversity Forum believes that communities derive a significant part of their strength from the diversity of their population. However, it’s not the diversity itself that gives a Jay community that strength. P A T E L Regardless of our ethnic, cultural, religious or sexual orientation, it is the commonalities among us that provide the opportunity to come together. There are far more aspirations that we have in common with everyone else in Jeff this world than actual dif- M urrel ferences. What makes a community stronger is its ability to come together based on common interests and proactively leverage that which is different for mutual benefit. As part of a community setting, this might mean enhancing our quality of life by enjoying the rich variety of artistic talents that exist within a diverse population. As part of a business setting, it might mean enhancing a 78 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
solution to a business problem by leveraging the different backgrounds, skills and experiences of our diverse employee population. It is those leaders who recognize this opportunity to practice proactive inclusiveness, who enable communities and organizations to realize their potential.
dors participated and a long list of excellent and varied performers filled three stages throughout the day. The event team also assembled a fine group of more than 70 volunteers, who helped with set up and tear down, as well as other assistance during the course of the event. We appreciate the support of all our volunteers, Everybody welcome along with the fine work of the Colorado Part of the mission of the Colorado Springs Police Department and all those who Springs Diversity Forum is to ensure that, helped make this event so successful. as a community, we recognize, appreciate, communicate and enjoy the diversity in our Diversity a nonissue population. In the end, a community where inOur inaugural “Everybody Welcome� clusiveness is as automatic as breathing, event was and will continue to be a dem- where commonalities are more important onstration of our commitment to this part than differences and where differences of our mission. This free, family event took are valued rather than vilified, becomes a place in the center of downtown Colorado community that has made diversity a nonSprings and was open to everyone. issue. Under very able leadership, a dedicated The members of the Colorado Springs group of forum members was able to put our Diversity Forum have come together to help first such event together in just four months. leaders in the city, local businesses, civic orLed by generous support from the city, we ganizations and individuals move our comwere fortunate to receive funding, promo- munity in this direction through education, tional and other logistical support from a communication and celebration. fine group of sponsors. To join the Colorado Springs Diversity FoThere was a very strong response from rum, visit www.cospdiversityforum.org. organizations wanting to be part of this Jay Patel and Jeff Murrell are co-chairmen event. More than 60 exhibitors and ven- of the Colorado Spring Diversity Forum.
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Nonprofits With 1,800 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 $2 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.
Examples of National Nonprofit organizations headquartered in Colorado Springs include: United States Olympic Committee Focus on the Family JA Worldwide Compassion International Center for Creative Leadership Space Foundation National Homeland Defense Foundation Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association United States Golf Association American Numismatic Association Center for Nonprofit Excellence Catamount Institute Challenger Learning Center of Colorado USA Swimming One Nation Walking Together
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Arts & Culture
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 non-profits provide the backbone for the cultural community. 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 youth-oriented 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.
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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. Led by world-re-
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nowned Music Director Lawrence Leighton Smith, 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.
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Downtown
one of a kind Shop for glam. Or go gourmet. Here, history meets hip-hop and art meets the streets. Take in an indie flick, indulge in an evening with the Philharmonic or meander through museums. Go clubbing after dark, play at a park or park at a play. Savor a steak, sample world cuisine, or just grab a latte. It’s parades, festivals, and the place friends gather. Discover historic Downtown Colorado Springs with unique independent shops, cafes, pubs, nightclubs, fine dining and countless other gems. Downtown serves as the community’s cultural foundation, with the region’s largest concentration of such institutions as the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, new Fine Arts Center, edgy FAC Modern, treasured Pioneer’s Museum, highly anticipated Cornerstone Arts Center, and other venues that pepper the streets of the 80903. Avant garde
is alive downtown with eclectic galleries, performances and contemporary exhibitions; including a rotating show – Art on the Streets – which exhibits world class original outdoor sculpture and permanent installations for all to enjoy. As easy to get in as it is to get around, experience Downtown by car or bike, by the Downtown Shuttle or by foot. Regardless, your experience is sure to be memorable. The cultural center awaits you.
Downtown for Business
For a business or company considering more than Downtown’s culture and amenities, Downtown offers a uniquely prestigious and productive business environment. Access to government and finance, and exciting synergies born of history, diversity and density make downtown a premier investment. Why downtown Colorado Springs works for business: We can help you locate to downtown, whether your company wants renovated space or new build-to-suit space. Voters established a Downtown Development Author-
ity in late 2006, with funding available in early 2008. With a visionary development plan, the DDA offers financial assistance to small, medium and catalytic projects that will add jobs, business, residents, and more amenities to downtown. Small grants may be available (subject to time of year) and Tax Increment Financing is available for qualifying projects of a larger nature. For more information, go to downtown80903.com. Downtown also has four Urban Renewal areas — Lowell Neighborhood (in progress with more than 100 new housing units); and development plans in process for mixed-use commercial and residential projects in three other locations. To inquire about participating in these Tax Increment It’s a premier business address — home to the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Utilities, El Paso County, the 4th Judicial District, financial institutions, professional firms, corporate headquarters and independent businesses. Access to these sectors makes doing business downtown convenient and efficient but as important, being in downtown Colorado Springs says something
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about the prestige of your company. Downtown has a highly skilled labor force. Nearly a quarter of the population over age 25 and living within one mile of downtown has earned a Master’s, Professional or Doctorate degree; 26.9 percent hold a Bachelor’s degree. According to the Brookings Institute, educated metro areas win in the new economy. Each additional year of education leads to another 2.8 percent growth in productivity. In downtown, 84 percent of jobs are white collar. There are approximately 20,000 employees in the 80903 zip code. Downtown is the creative core. Of 275 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA’s) nationwide, Colorado Springs ranks among the top 15 percent for number of arts businesses per 1,000 people — strong evidence of community support for creativity. A creative community inspires more innovation and a highly productive work environment. Musicians, planners, architects, actors, software developers, engineers and many cutting-edge businesses — as well as working artists —frequently choose to locate downtown. Downtown offers commercial space in a dense, vibrant district. There are 328 downtown buildings with 5.8 million square feet of commercial space. As of 2005, restaurants ate up 155,000 square feet, while retail nabbed nearly 72,000 square feet and industrial space clocked in at 614,00 square feet. Office space comprised 3.5 million square feet, with an average vacancy rate of 6.4 percent. Downtown is comparatively more affordable for property tax. While many other commercial areas of the city of Colorado Springs levy property taxes at 75 or more
mills — and some residential areas pay over 100 mills —downtown is currently at about 65 mills. A portion of downtown property taxes funds the DDA.
The Downtown Partnership
The mission of the Downtown Partnership is to provide leadership to ensure that a vibrant downtown Colorado Springs serves as the civic, cultural and economic heart of the city. As a 501-c-4 Civic League, Downtown Partnership serves as an umbrella group with several operating affiliate entities: the Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District (a self-taxing district that operates programs to enhance public space, transportation and marketing), Community Ventures Inc. (a 501-c-3 charity that focuses on art programs for downtown), and the Downtown Development Authority (which offers financial incentives to encourage business, jobs, residential growth, arts and culture activity and improved urban design). We collaborate with local government, businesses, and civic and non-profit groups to improve downtown in accordance with the newly adopted Imagine Downtown Plan. Primary goals of the Plan include ; Residential — construction/conversion of new housing units to establish a sustainable residential neighborhood with a diversity of housing types, including both work force attached housing and market rate attached housing. Retail — recruitment and growth of downtown retail to meet the demand generated by employee, resident and visitor populations, to include local serving busi-
ness (grocery, drugstore, dry cleaner, etc.); lower-priced retail, food and arts-oriented business; and high-end retail and restaurants to create an urban entertainment zone Economic Strength & Vitality — particularly the focus on primary job development in the form of achieving more downtown export employment; e.g., manufacturing, research and development, corporate headquarters, tourism and conventions, etc. Parallel goals exist for increasing the number of workers and indirectly supporting regional and local-serving workers as well. Entertainment, Culture & Sports — Encourage the establishment of more and improved arts and cultural opportunities downtown to attract more downtown patrons, create a unique and fresh identity for downtown, and give new life to established organizations and older amenities. Urban Character and Environmental Improvements — achievement of a high density, pedestrian-oriented downtown that creates an iconic skyline, incorporates vertical mixed use, more structured on site or underground parking, and concentrates products, activities and projects into small spaces. Technology and sustainability – Encourage “green” components in development projects. Influence state-of-the-art technology in downtown infrastructure. Parking – Provide sufficient supply and form of parking to meet urban character goals. Transportation – Ensure efficient transit in and out of downtown while also striving for pedestrian-orientation. Provide for multi-modes of transportation
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Guided by a mission to collect, preserve, research, and interpret the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region...
Pioneers Museum Fully accredited by the American Association of Museums and winner of local and national awards for excellence, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience for people of all ages and interests. A visit provides a look into the spirit, past and present, of the city nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak – America’s most famous mountain. 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. Centered in a primary downtown park, this elegant and historic structure is surrounded by inviting green lawns, colorful flowers, majestic outdoor sculptures, and a splendid granite fountain. The CSPM is open year-round. Admission is FREE. Upcoming CSPM Exhibits in 2008: November 2008-August 2009: Rush to the Rockies – A Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush April 26-August 17, 2008: Beyond Bedspreads: American Heritage through Historic and Contemporary Weavings Through Summer 2008: Meet the Press – Helen Cogswell Trostel’s Sketch Collection of 16 Historical Figures (including famous world leaders, politicians and entertainers) 84 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
Guided by a mission to collect, preserve, research, and interpret the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region, the CSPM features permanent exhibits on the history of the area and changing exhibits on topics of broad interest. The Museum’s active changing exhibition schedule has featured subjects as diverse as Western art, antique quilts, Plans and Pueblo Indian culture, and space exploration. Popular culture exhibits have included such topics as juke boxes, motorcycles, rock and roll photography, and baseball memorabilia. The CSPM has over 60,000 objects in its permanent collection including nationally significant collections of quilts, Van Briggle art pottery, and the finest regional art collection in the state of 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. In recent years, the CSPM has been host to a variety of events including lectures on the American cowboy, Hispanic and AfricanAmerican celebrations, and antique auto shows. 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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COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, was formed in 2006 by a diverse group of community leaders from the arts, business, public and education sectors. COPPeR takes a strategic view of the Pikes Peak region 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.
COPPeR embraces activities and programs that break down barriers to the arts, respect risk-taking and artistic freedom, enhance our unique identity as a community, commit to excellence and education, and are genuinely inclusive of all people.
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COPPeR serves as the lead organization for centralizing and coordinating information about cultural services in El Paso and Teller counties. We ensure that the arts – all the arts – are rightfully positioned as vital to economic development, education, civic life and a sustainable future. We provide an umbrella service encompassing areas such as marketing and communication, broad-based data gathering and strategic programming.
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Prepare to be dazzled and amazed A trip to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center 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 over $1 million of lights. “In a word … spectacular! Colorado Springs prepare to be amazed.” – Cheyenne Edition 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 is the new Cornerstone Art Center on the campus of Colorado College set to debut 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 class in black-n-white photography as well as digital photography.
Engaging Theatre You can attend a Broadway-worthy musical or play, film festivals, dance recitals and more, within a beautifully restored 1936 theatre. “The FAC proves that nobody, but nobody, does musicals like they do musicals to our south. Every show I’ve attended there in six years has been sold out in its now gorgeously refurbished, 400-seat SaGâJi Theatre. To anyone in Denver who wonders whether it’s worth the drive - don’t wonder.” – Denver Post
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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.
Party At Art Center Sip a glass of wine during the First Thursday Wine Tasting or in the Deco Lounge, stroll through the sculpture garden or courtyard, or visit the unique Museum Shop for interesting gift items, including many hand-crafted works from local artisans. “Just be sure to include plenty of time to visit all the galleries, to browse in the shops or walk the grounds, and to enjoy the brilliant Colorado sunshine that pours into the new wing. The arts center truly is illuminating.” – Pueblo Chieftain
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. “The foremost collection of Latino Art in the state is at the Fine Arts Center in Colorado Springs.” – Denver’s La Voz Nueva 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.
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Find your center … at the Fine Arts Center The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is a place for artistic discovery and entertainment, featuring a world-class museum, theatre company and arts school with exhibitions, productions and learning experiences for young and old. The newly renovated Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center opened to the public on August 4, 2007 after a $28.4 million transformation that allows the art museum’s permanent collection to be on display like never before as well as some of the world’s most impressive travelling exhibits. The two-story, 48,000 square-foot expansion, conceived by architect David Owen Tryba, was designed to complement the original 1936 John Gaw Meem building, which has housed the collections for the past seventy years and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The new museum features nine permanent collection galleries, two traveling exhibition galleries and a tactile gallery; the renovated SaGaJi Theatre with its state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems and a dedicated rehearsal studio; two museum gift shops; seven new art studios and interactive spaces at the Bemis Art School; and a courtyard to display outdoor sculpture and hold special events. The permanent collection features one of the largest compilations of Native American and Southwestern Art in the country, as well as a $2 million dollar collection of Dale Chihuly glass, one of the largest in the world. The grand opening marks the first time that selections from all areas of the collection -- American, Native American, and Latin American art; much of which has been unseen for years -- will be exhibited simultaneously. The permanent collection also features a wide array of American art by John Singer Sargent, Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, Walt Kuhn, John James Audubon, Robert Motherwell and Paul Cadmus. Dale Chihuly’s breathtaking work of Chandeliers, Persians and Macchias enliven spaces all over the world. The development of his creative process and complex technique began with works such as his famous Navajo Cylinders and Basket series. This presentation highlights those seminal works inspired by Native American art, specifically Native American textiles and basketry.
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Conservatory Colorado Springs
(Not Your Typical) Preparatory School for Young Performing Artists The mission of the Colorado Springs Conservatory (CSC) is to inspire, motivate and challenge students to aspire to their highest potential as artists and human beings through arts immersion studies and community advocacy. The CSC facility provides a safe and motivational venue for local youth of all ages and skill levels to engross in their passion. CSC uses the arts as a vehicle to broaden students’ understanding of themselves and the world around them. These programs work to build self-esteem, socialinteraction, community awareness and ultimately, young, committed citizens who have the confidence and creative skill set to reach for the sky. The curriculum and quality of education provided by the CSC has been validated through the success of its students. Today, over 12 years after the organization’s inception, 100% of students studying at the CSC have graduated from high school – a tremendous feat for many who may have otherwise found less fruitful activities to fill their time. Over 90% of graduating seniors garner acceptance and substantial scholarships to some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, colleges, and conservatories. CSC alumni utilize the inherent discipline of their stud88 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
ies to embark in careers that include medical, engineering, law, history, literature, and education. The CSC celebrates numerous alumni that have gone on to professional arts experiences with national touring companies and such highly regarded treasures as the New York City Opera and Broadway. CSC alumni say that above and beyond the excellent training they receive at the conservatory, they also attain life skills such as responsibility, respect, community building, acceptance, and ownership; essential tools for life-long success. By partnering with other organizations throughout the region, the CSC is able to provide a number of programs and performance opportunities to students such as: opera, including the annual production of the one-act holiday opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, enjoyed by over 10,000 in the Pikes Peak region since 2003; Central City Opera Summer Intensive, offering a dynamic curriculum and first-hand exposure to the excellence imparted by the productions and performers of the Central City Opera Company; a comprehensive jazz program, allowing students to learn small combo work through quartets, trios, and quintets and then perform for audiences big and small;
“WAM” (“What Art Means”), a series of workshops where children are challenged through the arts and often discover talents and interests unrecognized until then; theatre and musical theater productions, providing a chance for students to study classical and contemporary masterpieces as well as explore original student works and then coordinate all elements of a major production;pre-school programs, recital outreach programs to various organizations around the region; and community leader mentorship, where students have the opportunity to gain insight into the business, civic and philanthropic side of the arts. The CSC is committed to helping local youth harness their passions and become the productive, creative, fulfilled person they were born to be. That’s why The Colorado Springs Business Journal has dubbed CSC students “ambassadors of the arts”, and the organization has won numerous accolades by the Pikes Peak Arts Council, The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado, amongst others. The results of the Colorado Springs Conservatory programs speak volumes, and the tremendous talent that has been surfaced is an inspiration to us all.
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CSC student cast of “The Good Woman of Szechuan” by Brecht. Students made masks for characters in play and their studies in expressionism.
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Sports Colorado Springs, a city that thrives on sports Tucked up against the front range of the Rocky Mountains in the shadow of 14,000-foot Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs has won a reputation in the last two decades as one of the nation’s most attractive places to live. At the same time, the city of some 389,000 and metro population of almost 600,000 has developed a tradition as a great sports center, and it gets bigger every year. In 2006, the city became the USOC’s seventh Community Olympic Partner. The city has hosted hundreds of USOC and National Governing Body events, including three USOC National Sports Festivals (1978, 1979, 1983), Olympic and Pan Am Games Trials, and the World Cycling Championships. Colorado Springs is the home of the Unit90 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
ed States Olympic Committee, its flagship Olympic Training Center, and more than 20 of the USOC’s National Governing Bodies of Olympic sports. All told, the city is home to almost 50 domestic and international sports organizations, as well as the Mountain West Conference, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and the United States AntiDoping Agency. Upcoming events to watch for include the 2008 Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies and Banquet, the 2008 U.S. Senior Open Golf Tourney, the 2008 NCAA Ice Hockey West Regional Championships, the 2008 State Games of the West and the 2009 State Games of America. Sports fans also enjoy the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, the annual Pikes Peak
International Hill Climb, Air Force Academy football and basketball, the powerful Colorado College Tigers’ ice hockey team of the WCHA, the nation’s premier NCAA Division I conference, NCAA Division II sports at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, NCAA Division I women’s soccer at Colorado College, and top high school sports. Leagues of all kinds for youths and adults are offered by the Colorado Springs Park, Recreation & Cultural Services in baseball, softball, basketball, football, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, track and volleyball. The inaugural State Games of the West will be held July 24-27, 2008 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and will feature 31 sports. This event will be combined with Colorado’s Rocky Mountain State Games and will serve
SPORTS as a qualifier for the 2009 State Games of America. The sports for the inaugural State Games of the West include: 5K Run/Walk, Archery (3D), Archery (Target), Badminton, Basketball, Billiards, BMX Racing, Bowling, Cycling, Diving, Field Hockey, Figure Skating, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Inline Hockey, Judo, Karate, Powerlifting, Racquetball, Rock Climbing, Shooting, Soccer, Softball (Slow Pitch), Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Triathlon, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. This event is open to all State Games athletes from the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. All participants are eligible by competing in their local State Games in 2008 regardless of their placement. The 2008 State Games of the West is organized and managed by the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The U.S. Air Force Academy will be the primary venue with competition also taking place at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Fort Carson, Colorado College and other venues in Colorado Springs. The 2009 State Games of America will be held July 30-August 2 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The State Games of America has previously been held in St. Louis, Missouri (1999, 2001), Hartford, Connecticut (2003) and Colorado Springs, (2005, 2007). The State Games concept was developed in New York in 1978 with the Empire State Games. In 2006, more than 500,000 athletes competed in one of 49 State Games nationwide. State Games feature various sports of the Olympic and Pan American Games as well as sports with regional popularity within each state. Colorado Springs is the home of the United States Olympic Committee, its flagship Olympic Training Center, and more than 20 of the USOC’s National Governing Bodies of Olympic sports. All told, the city is home to almost 50 domestic and international sports organizations, as well as the Mountain West Conference, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and the United States Anti-Doping Agency. Sports fans also enjoy the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Air Force Academy football and basketball, the powerful Colorado College Tigers’ ice hockey team of the WCHA, the nation’s premier NCAA Division I conference, NCAA Division II sports at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, NCAA Division I women’s soccer at Colorado College, and top high school sports. The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation helps to promote all of these events and sports, and welcomes everyone to “Come Out & Play!”
Sports Facilities Colorado Springs World Arena: (1998) $57 Million, Seating Capacity: Ice Hockey (7343) Basketball (8,099), Ice Shows (7343) Concerts (9,000), Theatre (3300) Home of Colorado College Ice Hockey (NCAA Div.1, WCHA), Professional ice skating shows and US Figure Skating Events, concerts and trade shows. State Games of America Opening Ceremony & Figure Skating, Olympic short-track speedskating training venue. Falcon Stadium, U.S.Air Force Academy: (1962), 46,551, Home of Air
Force Academy Football, graduation ceremonies.
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. U.S.Olympic Complex: Sports Center I (1983) Seating: 2750 Olympic sports events including boxing, gymnastics, volleyball, team handball, wrestling, judo, taekwondo. State Games of America swimming, shooting events. U.S. Olympic Visitor Center with daily tours and Olympic Store. The City’s Major sports events held recently: 2004 NCAA Ice Hockey West Regional Championship; 2007 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, 2005 State Games of America, 2007 USA National Boxing Championships, 2006 US Target Archery Championships. The city will host the 2008 State Games of The West (12,000 athletes), 2008 U.S. Senior Open Golf Championships at The Broadmoor, 2008 NCAA Western Ice Hockey Regional Championships, and the 2009 State Games of America. Also coming are the 2008 U.S. Australian Rules Football League national championships, and the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Colorado Springs is a unique host to events staged by the United States Olympic Committee, including the U.S. Olympic Festivals in 1978, 1979 and 1983; Olympic Trials, Pan American Games Trials, Paralympic events, National Championships in Olympic Sports, because it is the home of the United States Olympic Committee and 21 of its National Governing Bodies for Olympic sports. The city is uniquely positioned to host Olympic-related events because of the presence of the United States Olympic Committee and many of its National Governing Bodies, and the wide range of multi-sport venues within the city, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the many facilities at the U.S. Olympic Complex and U.S. Olympic Training Center, The Colorado College and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. ENGAGE Colorado Springs 91
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More than 150,000 spectators are expected to attend the U.S. Senior Open at The Broadmoor in Colordo Springs July 28 – Aug 3, 2008 Economic Impact: The U.S. Senior Open projects an economic impact of more than $30 million to the Colorado Springs economy. Featured Players: Brad Bryant (Defending Champion) Mark O’Meara Ben Crenshaw Nick Price (RSA) Jay Haas Craig Stadler Hale Irwin (Honorary Chairman) Curtis Strange Peter Jacobsen Hal Sutton Tom Kite Tom Watson Bernhard Langer (GDR) Ian Woosnam Field: 156 Professionals and Amateurs (over the age of 50) Format: 72 Hole stroke play; Field will be cut to low 60 and ties plus anyone within 10 strokes of the leader following the completion of the second round. Hospitality: Limited hospitality options are currently available. Interested companies should contact Liz Leckemby at lleckemby@broadmoor.com or 719-633-6736, ext. 2. Location: The Broadmoor was the site of the1959 U.S. Amateur won by Jack Nicklaus. The last was the 1995 U.S. Women’s Open, won by Annika Sorenstam. Television: U.S. Senior Open will be broadcast to more than 50 countries including live television coverage on ESPN and NBC Sports. Website: www.2008ussenioropen.com Contact: 2008 U.S. Senior Open One Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3639 senioropen@broadmoor.com Phone: (719) 633-OPEN Fax: (719) 471-6490 92 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
U.S. Senior Open Broadmoor to host the 2008 U.S. Senior Open The first U.S. Senior Open Championship was played June 26-29, 1980, on the East Course of Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. Established as a result of the remarkable growth in senior golf, both at the professional and amateur levels, the championship attracted 631 entries. The inaugural Senior Open was conducted for golfers 55 and older, with a handicap limit of eight strokes for amateurs. The field included former U.S. Open champions Lew Worsham, Julius Boros, Ed Furgol, Jack Fleck and Tommy Bolt. Former U.S. Amateur Champion William C. Campbell was also a competitor. Roberto De Vicenzo, a national hero in his native Argentina, won with a score of 285, one over par. He was four strokes ahead of Campbell, the runner-up. In 1981, the USGA lowered the age minimum to 50 to make the championship more competitive. The USGA also believed that lowering the minimum age would place the Senior Open in the mainstream of other senior competitions. The second Senior Open was won by another national hero, Arnold Palmer, 51, at Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham, Mich. Palmer won in an 18-hole playoff with Bob Stone and Billy Casper. With his victory, Palmer joined JoAnne Carner as the only players to win three different USGA Championships (Jack Nicklaus, Carol Semple Thompson, and Tiger Woods have since accomplished this feat). In 1982, at the Portland (Ore.) Golf Club, Miller Barber won the first of his three Senior Opens. Barber shot a final round 65 and set the 72-hole scoring record of 282. He also captured the 1984 and 1985 championships.
Dale Douglass broke Barber’s record in 1986 with a 72-hole score of 279. In 1987, Gary Player lowered Douglass’ record by a remarkable nine strokes when he shot a 72-hole score of 270 at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, Conn., to win. He was the only player to shoot four rounds in the 60s until Tom Weiskopf turned the trick in 1995. Weiskopf shot 69-69-69-68-275 on the Blue Course of Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., to win. U.S. Open champions have performed extremely well in the U.S. Senior Open, capturing eight of the 17 championships. U.S. Open Champions who have also won the Senior Open are: Arnold Palmer (1960 U.S. Open, 1981 Senior Open); Billy Casper (1959, 1966 U.S. Open, 1983 Senior Open); Gary Player (1965 U.S. Open, 1987, 1988 Senior Open); Orville Moody (1969 U.S. Open, 1989 Senior Open); Lee Trevino (1968, 1971 U.S. Open, 1990 Senior Open); and Jack Nicklaus (1962, 1967, 1972, 1980 U.S. Open, 1991, 1993 Senior Open), and Hale Irwin (1974, 1979, 1990 Open,, 1998 and 2000 Senior Open). The growth of senior golf has meant steadily increasing fields for the U.S. Senior Open. In 2002, a record 3,101 entries were accepted by the USGA. The final two rounds of the U.S. Senior Open were broadcast live on national television beginning with the championship’s 1980 inaugural. It has been telecast nationally ever since. Don Pooley and Tom Watson staged the first 3-or-4 hole playoff in 2002. The format was installed in 1999. Pooley won with a birdie on the fifth hole. His 63 in the third round was the lowest score in Senior Open history.
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Golf Courses
Cañon City
Shadow Hills Golf Club Semi-Private 18-hole Regulation
Castle Rock Country Club at Castle Pines, The Private 18-hole Regulation
Plum Creek Golf & Country Club Private 18-hole Regulation
Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Public 18-hole Regulation
Ridge at Castle Pines North, The Public 18-hole Regulation
Colorado Springs Appletree Golf Course Public 18-hole Regulation
Broadmoor Golf Club - East Course Resort 54-hole Regulation
Broadmoor Golf Club - Mountain Course Resort 54-hole Regulation
Broadmoor Golf Club - West Course Resort 54-hole Regulation
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course Public 9-hole Regulation
Cherokee Ridge Golf Course Par-3 Course Public 9-hole Par-3
Colorado Springs Country Club Private 18-hole Regulation
Country Club of Colorado Private 18-hole Regulation
Eisenhower Golf Club - Blue Course Military 36-hole Regulation
Eisenhower Golf Club - Silver Course Military 36-hole Regulation
Flying Horse, The Club at Private 18-hole Regulation
Gleneagle Golf Club
Elizabeth Spring Valley Golf Club Public 18-hole Regulation
Falcon Antler Creek Golf Course Public 18-hole Regulation
Semi-Private 18-hole Regulation
Fort Carson
Kissing Camels Club - North/West
Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club at Fort Carson
Private 27-hole Regulation
Kissing Camels Club - South/North Private 27-hole Regulation
Kissing Camels Club - West/South Private 27-hole Regulation
Public 18-hole Regulation
Larkspur Bear Dance, The Golf Club at Public 18-hole Regulation
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Perry Park Country Club
Patty Jewett Golf Course - Peak/Plains
Monument
Public 18-hole Regulation Public 27-hole Regulation
Patty Jewett Golf Course -Plains/Prairie Public 27-hole Regulation
Patty Jewett Golf Course - Prairie/Peak Public 27-hole Regulation
Pine Creek Golf Club
Private 18-hole Regulation
King’s Deer Golf Club Public 18-hole Regulation
Woodmoor Pines Golf & Country Club Private 18-hole Regulation
Public 18-hole Regulation
Peterson AFB
Sand Creek Golf Course
Military 18-hole Regulation
Public 9-hole Regulation
Springs Ranch Golf Club Public 18-hole Regulation
Valley Hi Golf Course
Silver Spruce Golf Course
Sedalia Sanctuary
Private 18-hole Regulation
Public 18-hole Regulation
Woodland Park
Vineyard Golf Club
Shining Mountain Golf Club
Public 9-hole Regulation
Public 18-hole Regulation
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Contacts The tallest sand dune in America is in Great Sand Dunes National Monument outside of Alamosa. This bizarre 46,000-acre landscape of 700-foot sand peaks was the creation of ocean waters and wind more than one million years ago.
General
Media
City of Colorado Springs Web: www.springsgov.com Phone: (719) 385-2489
Television stations
Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp. Web: www.coloradosprings.org Phone: (719) 471-8183
KTSC (PBS) Web: www.rmpbs.org Phone: (719) 543-8000
Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce Web: www.coloradospringschamber.org Phone: (719) 635-1551 Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership Web: www.downtown80903.com Phone: (719) 886-0088 Experience Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau Web: www.experiencecoloradosprings.com Phone: (719) 635-7506 Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs Web: www.cshba.com Phone: 719-592-1800 Pikes Peak Regional Building Department Web: www.pprbd.org Phone: (719) 327-2880 Pikes Peak Library District Web: www.ppld.com Phone: (719) 531-6333 Colorado Springs Police Department Web: www.springsgov.com Phone: 444-7000 Colorado Springs Fire Department Web: www.springsgov.com Phone: 719-385-5950 Colorado Springs Utilities Web: www.csu.org Phone: (719) 448-4800 Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region Web: www.hsppr.org Phone: (719) 473-1741 94 ENGAGE Colorado Springs
KOAA (NBC) Web: www.koaa.com (719) 578-1055
KKTV (CBS) Web: www.kktv.com Phone: (719) 634-2844 KRDO (ABC) Web: www.krdo.com Phone: (719) 632-1515 KXRM (FOX) Web: www.kxrm.com Phone: (719) 596-2100
Newspapers Colorado Springs Gazette (daily) Web: www.gazette.com Phone: (719) 632-5511 Colorado Springs Business Journal (weekly) Web: www.csbj.com Phone: (719) 634-5905 Colorado Springs Independent (weekly) Web: www.csindy.com Phone: (719) 575-4545 Hispania News P.O. Box 15116 Colorado Springs, CO 80935 (719) 540-0220 (For a full listing of media call 719-634-5905)
Ken Salazar-D 702 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5852 3 S. Tejon St. Suite 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 328-1100
U.S. HOUSE
Doug Lamborn-R 437 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-0605 202-225-4422 3730 Sinton Road, Suite 150 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 520-0055
GOVERNOR
Bill Ritter-D State Capitol, Room 136 Denver, CO 80203 303-866-2471 Governor.ritter@state.co.us
STATE SENATE
District 1 Greg Brophy-R P.O. Box 332 Wray, CO 80758 Local: (970) 332-5766 Capitol: (303) 866-6360 District 4 Tom Wiens-R 200 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-4869 tom@tomwiens.com
President
District 9 Dave Schultheis-R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Local: 532-0546 Capitol: (303) 866-4835
U.S. SENATE
District 10 Ron May-R 6609 Showhorse Court Colorado Springs, CO 80922 Local: 591-2330 Capitol: (303) 866-2737
Elected Officials President George W. Bush 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 202-456-1414 president@whitehouse.gov
Wayne Allard-R 521 Dirksen Senate Office Bldg. Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5941 111 S. Tejon St., Suite 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 634-6071
District 11 John Morse-D Colorado State Capitol 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-6364
Contacts
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Colorado Springs ranked as the 3rd fittest city in the country as ranked by Men’s Fitness magazine. The survey was based on 14 categories ranging from the number of fitness centers to air quality to commute times. (02/07)
District 12 Andy McElhany-R 2830 Orion Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Local: 473-9400 Capitol: (303) 866-4880
District 21 Bob Gardner-R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2191 bob.gardner.house@state.co.us
STATE HOUSE
District 60 Tom Massey-R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2747 tom.massey.house@state.co.us
District 14 Kent Lambert-R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2937 rep.kent.lambert@comcast.net District 15 Douglas Bruce-R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol Phone: (303)866-5525 Doug@DouglasBruce.com District 16 Larry Liston-R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2965 Local: 649-9742 larry.liston.house@state.co.us District 17 Stella Hicks-R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-3069 Local: 573-0504 District 18 Michael Merrifield-D Colorado State Capitol 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Local: 460-0580 Capitol: (303) 866-2932 michael.merrifield.house@state.co.us District 19 Marsha Looper-R 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2946 marsha.looper.house@state.co.us District 20 Amy Stephens-R Colorado State Capitol 200 E. Colfax Denver CO 80203 Capitol: (303) 866-2924
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Peggy Littleton 201 East Colfax Ave. Denver 80203 (303) 866-6817
District 3 Ed Norden
TELLER COUNTY COMMISSION P.O. Box 959 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 689-2988 webmaster@co.teller.co.us Fax: 689-3268 District 1 William Buckhanan 689-2988 buck@co.teller.co.us District 2 Robert Campbell 689-2988 campbellr@co.teller.co.us
EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSION 27 E. Vermijo Ave. Colorado Springs, 80903-2208 520-7276 Fax: 520-6397 District 4 Dennis Hisey-R, Chair dennishisey@elpasoco.com District 1 Wayne Williams-R waynewilliams@elpasoco.com District 2 Amy Lathan-R amy.lathan@elpasoco.com District 3 Sallie Clark-R sallieclark@elpasoco.com District 5 Jim Bensberg-R, Vice chair jimbensberg@elpasoco.com
FREMONT COUNTY COMMISSION 615 Macon Ave. #102 Canon City, CO 81212 (719) 276-7300 Fax: (719) 275-7626 District 1 Mike Stiehl District 2 Larry Lasha
District 3 James A. Ignatius Chairman 689-2988 ignatiusj@co.teller.co.us
COLORADO SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL P.O. Box 1575, 80901
Mayor Lionel Rivera City: 385-5986 Fax: 385-5495 lrivera@springsgov.com Larry Small, Vice mayor, at-large member Council office: 385-5485 Fax: 385-5495 Lsmall@springsgov.com Scott Hente, District 1 Council office: 385-5487 Fax: 385-5495 shente@springsgov.com Darryl Glenn, District 2 Council office: 385-5493 Fax: 385-5495 dglenn@springsgov.com Jerry Heimlicher, District 3 Council office: 385-5470 jheimlicher@springsgov.com ENGAGE Colorado Springs 95
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Contacts Colorado Springs ranked as 4th smartest city, according to Bizjournals.com. The ranking reflects the community’s collective brainpower, which is tied to its residents’ abilities to innovate, create, compete – and make money. (06/06)
Margaret Radford, District 4 Council office: 385-5492 Fax: 573-2540 mradford@springsgov.com Jan Martin, at-large member Council office: 385-5486 Fax: 578-0323 jmartin@springsgov.com Tom Gallagher, at-large member Council office: 385-5491 Fax: 385-55495 tgallagher@springsgov.com Randy Purvis, at-large member Council office: 385-5469 Fax: 385-5495 rpurvis@springsgov.com
City of Canon City 128 Main St. P.O. Box 1460 Canon City, CO 81212 (719) 269-9011
City of Cripple Creek P.O. Box 430 Cripple Creek, CO 80813 689-2502 Fax: 689-2774
City of Fountain 116 S. Main St. Fountain, CO 80817 322-2000 Fax: 322-2002
City of Manitou Springs 606 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829 685-5596 Fax: 685-5233
City of Palmer Lake
Town of Green Mountain Falls
P.O. Box 524 Green Mountain Falls, CO 80819 684-9414
Town of Monument P.O. Box 325 Monument, CO 80132 481-2954
54 Valley Crescent Palmer Lake, CO 80133 481-2953 Fax: 488-9305
Members of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives may be contacted through the main Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121.
City of Victor
Letters to any state senator or representative can be sent to: State Capitol, Denver, CO 80203 Main telephone switchboards: State House: (800) 811-7647 State Senate: (888) 473-8136 Bill information: (303) 866-3055.
P.O. Box 86 Victor, CO 80860 689-2886 Fax: 689-2703
City of Woodland Park P.O. Box 9007 Woodland Park, CO 80866 687-9246 Fax: 687-5232
Town of Calhan P.O. Box 236 Calhan, CO 80808 347-2586
To find out your representative in national, state, county or city government, call the El Paso County elections office at 575-8683, the Fremont County Clerk at 275-1522 or the Teller County elections office at 689-2951.
Colorado Springs ranked 4th in the nation with areas having the highest percentage of residents with a high school diploma. Colorado Springs also ranked 17th in the nation with areas having the highest percentage of residents with a bachelors degree. (04/06)
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