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March 3, 2008

Feature:
Colorado Springs' Energy Bills Fifth Lowest in the Nation
Colorado Springs' combined electric and natural gas bills are the fifth lowest in the United States. Typical residential monthly energy bills are $118.69 compared to the national average of $163.41. The comparison is part of a recently-released cost of living report of nearly 300 cities in the nation.
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Fort Carson to Receive Newly Formed Infantry Brigade
Fort Carson will add 4,877 soldiers by 2013, pushing its active-duty population to nearly 30,000 and pumping millions of dollars into local coffers. More Information.

T.Rowe Price Opens New State-of-the-Art Office Building
T. Rowe Price says it’s making a commitment to Colorado Springs with the opening of a $60 million, state-of-the-art building on the city’s north side. Company officials believe their new, 145,000-square-foot, three-story building will be part of the draw, including a fitness center that rivals private clubs and a full service cafeteria where employees can watch big-screen plasma TVs, among other amenities.
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Did You Know:

  • The Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation announced 2,462 new primary jobs in 2007, exceeding the goal of 2,400. The average salary for these new jobs will be over $47,000 compared to the County average of $39,100. The six year multiplier effect of the 2,462 primary jobs is 5,365 jobs with an $855 million increase in local expenditures. More Information.

  • Colorado Springs ranked as the 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. (02/08) More Information.

  • Colorado Springs ranked 13th in Expansion Managements’ mid-sized metropolitans where companies tend to grow best. (10/07)

      Hot Opportunities:
Warehouse Facility

      A distribution warehouse facility which features 126,200 square feet of space on +/- 13 acres, will be available in April 2008. The building includes 5" - 6" reinforced concrete floors, ceiling heights of 28" - 30" clear, 14 - 8' x 10' dock-high doors with dock seals and levelers and 1 - 12' x 12' grade level door, T-1, fiber and CAT 5 wiring and approximately 1200 amps, 277/480 volts & 120/208 volts, 3 phase, 4 wire power. Corporate neighbors include: Goodrich, ACE Hardware Distribution, FedEx, Penske Truck Leasing, Skywest and others.
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       Other News:

  • Frontier Airlines recently announced 5 new daily flights between the Colorado Springs Airport and Denver International Airport.

  • Dave White will be traveling to a city near you in 2008. Our Executive Vice President of Marketing, Dave White, has released his 2008 travel schedule. Dave 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.

  • We would enjoy hearing your opinions of our Consultant Update newsletters. Email comments on content to dlwhite@csedc.org.

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