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November 3, 2008

Feature:

Colorado Department of Corrections Headquarters Chooses to Stay in Colorado Springs

The Colorado Department of Corrections received a wealth of attractive offers to relocate the headquarters, including 15 proposals from the Front Range, which resulted in a very competitive process. Southern Colorado Springs is the geographic center of the Department’s operational system and was the most cost effective choice for the Department. More Information

Air Force to Place Cyber Operations Under Space Command Operations - Located at Peterson Air Force Base

The Air Force cyberspace mission will become part of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), located at Peterson AFB. Cyberspace is one of the three Air Force mission domains, the other two being air and space. Air Force Space Command will now be the headquarters responsible for two of the three. More Information

Did You Know:

Manitou Springs, located 5 miles west of Colorado Springs, ranked 2^nd in “America’s Coolest Small Towns” by Yahoo! Travel. All of the towns that made the list have fewer than 10,000 people — but rival larger cities when it comes to good food, culture, and quality of life. (09/08) More Information
Colorado Springs ranked 7^th in the top “10 Cities Where Jobs, Home Prices Are Growing” according to Forbes.com. The study found that from 2007 through 2012, the economy is expected to experience 2% and 1.6% average annual job growth. (08/08) More Information
Colorado Springs ranked 9^th “Best Place to Raise a Family” by BestLife Magazine. Criteria for the study included a safe location, good schools with favorable student-teacher ratios, above-average test scores, plenty of museums, parks and pediatricians also contributed. (06/08) More Information
Colorado ranked 3^rd in the Milken Institute’s survey of how well states are nurturing a high-tech economy. (06/08)
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Hot Opportunities:
Data Center / Industrial / General Use

Located on the northwest side of Colorado Springs, this facility has 50,000+ rentable square feet of space. The building sits on 14.83 acres, has 5 IDF rooms, a 20' x 20' raised floor server room, and both copper and fiber serving the facility. More Information

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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.


	November 3, 2008 Feature: Colorado Department of Corrections Headquarters Chooses to Stay in Colorado Springs The Colorado Department of Corrections received a wealth of attractive offers to relocate the headquarters, including 15 proposals from the Front Range, which resulted in a very competitive process. Southern Colorado Springs is the geographic center of the Department’s operational system and was the most cost effective choice for the Department. More Information Air Force to Place Cyber Operations Under Space Command Operations - Located at Peterson Air Force Base The Air Force cyberspace mission will become part of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), located at Peterson AFB. Cyberspace is one of the three Air Force mission domains, the other two being air and space. Air Force Space Command will now be the headquarters responsible for two of the three. More Information Did You Know: Manitou Springs, located 5 miles west of Colorado Springs, ranked 2^nd in “America’s Coolest Small Towns” by Yahoo! Travel. All of the towns that made the list have fewer than 10,000 people — but rival larger cities when it comes to good food, culture, and quality of life. (09/08) More Information Colorado Springs ranked 7^th in the top “10 Cities Where Jobs, Home Prices Are Growing” according to Forbes.com. The study found that from 2007 through 2012, the economy is expected to experience 2% and 1.6% average annual job growth. (08/08) More Information Colorado Springs ranked 9^th “Best Place to Raise a Family” by BestLife Magazine. Criteria for the study included a safe location, good schools with favorable student-teacher ratios, above-average test scores, plenty of museums, parks and pediatricians also contributed. (06/08) More Information Colorado ranked 3^rd in the Milken Institute’s survey of how well states are nurturing a high-tech economy. (06/08) More Information
Hot Opportunities: Data Center / Industrial / General Use Located on the northwest side of Colorado Springs, this facility has 50,000+ rentable square feet of space. The building sits on 14.83 acres, has 5 IDF rooms, a 20' x 20' raised floor server room, and both copper and fiber serving the facility. More Information D 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.