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April 30, 2008
Feature:
United States Olympic Committee Chooses Colorado Springs
The United States Olympic Committee agreed March 31, 2008 to keep its headquarters in Colorado Springs for at least another 25 years. The decision culminated a seven-month effort by community leaders to retain what is called a crown jewel - a prestigious, internationally known organization. More Information.
Colorado Springs Business Journal Releases ENGAGE Colorado Springs, The 2008 Business Development and Relocation Guide
This 96-page magazine is a custom publishing venture by the Colorado Springs Business Journal and the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation. You never know where the dots connect or spheres of influence overlap. With this magazine we will have a better chance of connecting more dots and helping others discover what we already know: Colorado Springs is the “best” in a lot of areas, and one of them is in places to live and to do business. If you would like a hard copy of the magazine, contact Dave White. Engage Magazine.
Chris Strauss, Features Editor of Men's Fitness Magazine, Speaks to Colorado Springs Residents on Being the Fittest City for 2008
Men's Fitness rankings of Colorado Springs and other cities were based on 16 key criteria, such as quantity and quality of open space and parks, number of fitness centers and recreational facilities, participation by local residents in sports, commuting times, number of fast food restaurants and consumption of junk food. More Information.
Did You Know:
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Colorado Springs ranked 10th smartest metro area according to a recent study by bizjournals. The study's objective was to identify those markets with the strongest collective brainpower, as indicated by the educational attainment of their residents'. Seventy-one percent of the adults in Colorado Springs have gone to college. That's the second-best rate in the nation, topped only by Madison's
seventy-five percent. More Information
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The Bank of Colorado would like to extend an offer of a 1.0% deduction off the qualifying rate to all qualified businesses moving into the Colorado Springs metropolitan area.
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Colorado Springs gets the city's first Costco warehouse, with the second on the way. More Information
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Colorado is the 16th Healthiest State according to the United Health Foundation. More Information
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Colorado Springs ranked as the top U.S. city with a biodiesel fleet by Government Fleet Magazine.
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Other News:
Colorado Springs is coming to CoreNet San Diego! Dave White and Tammy Fields from the CSEDC will be walking the floor at the show. Find us and reach into our bag for a Colorado Springs gift!
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.
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