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June 27, 2008

Feature:

State of Colorado Announces New Grant Programs

The State of Colorado has recently announced the following programs:

Solar Innovation Grant
The Governor's Energy Office (GEO) is seeking grant
applicants for $350,000 in incentives for solar innovation
projects. The "Solar Innovation Grant" funds are being
made available through the Clean Energy Fund.
More Information

Bioscience Grant Program
Governor Bill Ritter signed into law a measure that will
provide $26.5 million to expand Colorado's bioscience
industry by expediting the transfer of research from the
lab to the marketplace. More Information

Colorado Springs Energy Bills Second Lowest in Colorado
Colorado Springs residents pay a typical combined electric and natural gas bill of $121 a month compared to an average of $141 for other Colorado residents. More Information

Did You Know:

Colorado Springs ranked 5^th "Best Cities to Live, Work and Play," by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The study included population growth, income growth, job growth, job quality and the existence of a "creative class" when making the rankings. More Information
Colorado Springs ranked 11th in the nation’s top 20 cities for relocation among “mid-sized metro areas.” The ranking, by Worldwide ERC, included job growth for 2007, percentage of nearby top-ranked colleges, average in-state tuition for four-year public colleges, percentage of population growth since 2000, number of pediatricians per 100,000 population and separate sales and income tax categories.
More Information
Colorado Springs ranked 11^th best place to build a data center, according to a study by The Boyd Co., Inc. Power costs, abundant supply of highly educated workers, availability of government-approved training programs and a low risk of natural disasters were categories in the study. More Information
Colorado Springs ranked 28^th best place to live and launch by CNNMoney.com. The study included interviewing entrepreneurs, local officials, and business experts to identify towns with the strongest small-business programs (such as tax incentives or favorable zoning regimes) and the most appealing leisure resources (such as a lively downtown, great fishing, or beautiful parks).
More Information
Colorado Springs ranked in the top 10 Greenest Places to Retire study by U.S. News & World Report. Colorado Springs offered a balance mix of wilderness preserves and landscaped parks.
More Information

Hot Opportunities:
Verizon Campus

The Verizon Campus has a high quality environment with over 579,900 square feet for lease. Amenities include 5+ per 1,000 parking ratio; redundant power and fiber; full service cafeteria and a central Colorado Springs location.
More Information

Familiarization Tour:

We will be hosting a

familiarization tour on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. If you are interested in learning more about Colorado Springs and what we have to offer, please contact Dave White at dlwhite@csedc.org to find out more information.

New GIS System:

The Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce the new release of the Colorado Springs Commercial Property Geographical Information Systems Site on our website.

This site - Powered by Google Earth - will introduce you to available commercial buildings in the Pikes Peak regional market.
View the GIS site.

Dave White Traveling:

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.

Opinions:

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


	June 27, 2008 Feature: State of Colorado Announces New Grant Programs The State of Colorado has recently announced the following programs: Solar Innovation Grant The Governor's Energy Office (GEO) is seeking grant applicants for $350,000 in incentives for solar innovation projects. The "Solar Innovation Grant" funds are being made available through the Clean Energy Fund. More Information Bioscience Grant Program Governor Bill Ritter signed into law a measure that will provide $26.5 million to expand Colorado's bioscience industry by expediting the transfer of research from the lab to the marketplace. More Information Colorado Springs Energy Bills Second Lowest in Colorado Colorado Springs residents pay a typical combined electric and natural gas bill of $121 a month compared to an average of $141 for other Colorado residents. More Information Did You Know: Colorado Springs ranked 5^th "Best Cities to Live, Work and Play," by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The study included population growth, income growth, job growth, job quality and the existence of a "creative class" when making the rankings. More Information Colorado Springs ranked 11th in the nation’s top 20 cities for relocation among “mid-sized metro areas.” The ranking, by Worldwide ERC, included job growth for 2007, percentage of nearby top-ranked colleges, average in-state tuition for four-year public colleges, percentage of population growth since 2000, number of pediatricians per 100,000 population and separate sales and income tax categories. More Information Colorado Springs ranked 11^th best place to build a data center, according to a study by The Boyd Co., Inc. Power costs, abundant supply of highly educated workers, availability of government-approved training programs and a low risk of natural disasters were categories in the study. More Information Colorado Springs ranked 28^th best place to live and launch by CNNMoney.com. The study included interviewing entrepreneurs, local officials, and business experts to identify towns with the strongest small-business programs (such as tax incentives or favorable zoning regimes) and the most appealing leisure resources (such as a lively downtown, great fishing, or beautiful parks). More Information Colorado Springs ranked in the top 10 Greenest Places to Retire study by U.S. News & World Report. Colorado Springs offered a balance mix of wilderness preserves and landscaped parks. More Information
Hot Opportunities: Verizon Campus The Verizon Campus has a high quality environment with over 579,900 square feet for lease. Amenities include 5+ per 1,000 parking ratio; redundant power and fiber; full service cafeteria and a central Colorado Springs location. More Information Familiarization Tour: We will be hosting a familiarization tour on Tuesday, September 30, 2008. If you are interested in learning more about Colorado Springs and what we have to offer, please contact Dave White at dlwhite@csedc.org to find out more information. New GIS System: The Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce the new release of the Colorado Springs Commercial Property Geographical Information Systems Site on our website. This site - Powered by Google Earth - will introduce you to available commercial buildings in the Pikes Peak regional market. View the GIS site. Dave White Traveling: 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. Opinions: We would enjoy hearing your opinions of our Consultant Update newsletters. Email comments on content to dlwhite@csedc.org.