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February 25, 2010
Feature:
Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Opens New Technology Office
The SNIA Technology Center has moved to a new Colorado Springs location in the ArrowsWest LSI complex, enabling the computer storage industry to carry out both local and global technical standards development, interoperability testing programs, and classroom education for IT professionals and engineers. More Information
Data Center Utility Cost and Energy Use Comparison puts Colorado Springs on Top
It is not only the utility rate structure that provides these results, but also the favorable Colorado Springs climatic conditions that result in lower overall energy usage with over 2 million kWHs saved per year. More Information
City of Colorado Springs Releases Land Use Review/Subdivision Engineering Review Team Customer Service Survey
The City of Colorado Springs released the 2009 Land Use Review survey. Overall, there appears to be a high level of satisfaction with the services provided. More Information
Did You Know:
- Colorado Springs ranked 10th “Best City to be a Woman” according to Women’s Health magazine. The study was based on 35 health and lifestyle areas including health, life and fitness. (12/09)
- Colorado Springs ranked as one of the top “10 Best Drivers’ Cities in America” list according to Car & Driver magazine. Factors such as frequency of sunny days, car ownership costs, and annual road salt use factored into the ratings. (12/09)
- Colorado Springs ranked 9th in “America’s Best Bang-For-The-Buck Cities” by Forbes.com. The study was based on solid housing markets, relatively stable employment, enviable cost of living and quick commutes. (11/09)
- Colorado ranked 8th “Healthiest State in the Nation” by the United Health Foundation. The survey evaluated measures that ranged from basic health statistics such as cancer and high-blood pressure to lifestyle indicators such as unemployment, geographic disparities and crime. (11/09)
- Colorado ranked 4th “Happiest State” by LiveScience.com. The study includes six types of well-being: overall evaluation of lives, emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors (such as whether a person smokes or exercises), and job satisfaction. (11/09)
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Hot Opportunities:
Office / Industrial Park
Located in southern Colorado Springs, Vineyard Commerce Park is a covenant controlled "green" park. The park offers fully developed sites, easy access to I-25, city utilities and build-to-suits available. More Information
Dave White Traveling
Dave White will be traveling to a city near you in 2010. Dave White, our Executive Vice President Marketing, would like to meet with you while he is in your area; click here to see his travel schedule. To schedule an appointment to learn about Colorado Springs opportunities, call or email Dave at 719-471-8183 or dlwhite@csedc.org.
Visit Us On Facebook
Understanding the importance of new social media in marketing the Pikes Peak region, the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with our partners, has created a Facebook page, "I Love Colorado Springs". The purpose of this page is to disseminate positive news on Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. We would love to have you as a fan. Please check it out here.
We have also created a corporate page where you can learn more about our organization. Click here for more information.
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