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Colorado Business Data*  Population: 5,025,748 Total Labor Force: 2,767,200 Unemployment Rate: 6.9% Number of Manufacturers: 5,994 Manufacturing Jobs: 180,548
Right to Work: No
Unemp. Ins. Tax: 1.0–5.4%
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Corporate Income Tax:
4.63% Sales Tax:
2.90% Property Tax:
Assessed at 29% for commercial properties. Leading Manufacturing Industries:
(by % of total manufacturing employment) 13% Electronic and other electric equipment 13% Food and kindred products 12% Industrial machinery and equipment 9% Instruments and related products 9% Printing and publishing Largest Manufacturing Establishments:
(by number of employees) Lockheed Martin Corp., Space Systems (Littleton) - 7,000
DISH Network, LLC (Englewood) - 4,000 JBS USA (Greeley) - 3,200 Raytheon Co., Intelligence & Information Systems Div. (Aurora) - 2,400 Avaya, Inc. (Westminster) - 2,000 Cargill Meat Solutions (Fort Morgan) - 2,000 Sandoz, Inc. (Broomfield) - 2,000 Oracle Corp. (Broomfield) - 2,000 |
Counties with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Denver - 50,784 Arapahoe - 42,983 Boulder - 24,741 El Paso - 21,047 Weld - 14,681 Cities with the Most Manufacturing Jobs:
Denver - 50,558 Colorado Springs - 20,009 Englewood - 16,965 Boulder - 12,396 Littleton - 10,099 Manufacturing Related Business Incentives:
• Investment Tax Credit (for businesses located in an Enterprise Zone {EZ})
• New Business Facility Tax Credit (EZ) • New Business Facility Tax Credit for Agricultural Processing (EZ) • Research & Development Tax Credit (EZ) • Rehabilitation of Vacant Commercial Buildings Tax Credit (EZ) • State Sales & Use Tax Exemption for Manufacturing and Mining Equipment (EZ) • Refund of sales tax on purchases of equipment, machinery, machine tools, or supplies for use in an EZ • Enterprise Zones • Manufacturing Revenue Bond Program • Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund • Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) • Certified Capital Companies (CAPCO) Program • The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) financial assistance • Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) loan programs • Job Creation Performance Incentive Fund • Strategic Fund Program • Colorado Innovation Investment Tax Credit (CIITC) • Bioscience Discovery Evaluation Grant Program • Colorado Export Development Grant • Colorado Export of Innovation and Sustainable Technologies (CO-Exist) • Infrastructure Assistance/Grants |
Economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and other organizations and businesses to help with your relocation or expansion:
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through financial and technical assistance provided in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado.
1625 Broadway, Suite 2700, Denver, CO 80202 (Map & Aerial View)
(303) 892-3848
www.advancecolorado.com
Trinidad-Las Animas Economic Development, Inc.
Increase community prosperity through economic enhancement in Las Animas Cty.
134 W. Main St., Ste. 23, Trinidad, CO 81082 (Map & Aerial View)
(719) 846-9412 or (800) 748-1970
(719) 846-4550 Fax
www.tlaceconomicdevelopment.com
Morgan County Economic Development Corp.
MCEDC seeks to promote Morgan County by serving as the primary coordinator of information and resources for new and expanding businesses to optimize the activities of economic and community development for the enrichment of its businesses and residents.
231 Ensign St., Fort Morgan, CO 80701 (Map & Aerial View)
(970) 542-3527
(970) 542-3528 Fax
www.morgancountyinfo.com
Berthoud Area Chamber Of Commerce
Supports local businesses, small or large. Provides marketing and networking opportunities. Provides business-related educational seminars and luncheons. Many other valuable resources for businesses.
P.O. Box 1709, Berthoud, CO 80513 (Map & Aerial View)
(970) 532-4200
www.berthoudcolorado.com
Boulder Chamber of Commerce
The Boulder Chamber is comprised of more than 1,500 businesses that help shape the economy, promote community awareness, and set the pace for the future of Boulder County and beyond.
2440 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302 (Map & Aerial View)
(303) 442-1044
www.boulderchamber.com
Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation
The Colorado Springs Regional EDC is a privately-funded organization whose sole purpose is to provide primary employers with complementary, comprehensive relocation and expansion services, including information regarding building, land, and build-to-suit facility availabilities.
90 South Cascade Avenue, Suite 1050, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Map & Aerial View)
(719) 471-8183
www.coloradosprings.org
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
The Metro Denver EDC, an affiliate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, is the nation's first and only truly regional economic development entity in which many area economic development groups have joined together to represent, and further, the interests of an entire region.
1445 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202 (Map & Aerial View)
(303) 534-8500
www.denverchamber.org
Jefferson Economic Council
Jeffco EDC is an organization with public and private investors, serving the needs of Jefferson County, a community of metropolitan Denver. Created in 1955, it is the oldest economic development organization in the state and continues to provide excellence and leadership within the industry. Its mission is to strengthen the economic vitality of Jefferson County through the creation, retention and expansion of primary jobs.
1667 Cole Blvd., Ste. 400, Lakewood, CO 80401 (Map & Aerial View)
(303) 202-2965
(303) 202-2967 Fax
www.jeffco.org
Rocky Ford Chamber of Commerce
Rocky Ford is a quiet agri. comm., resting on the Hwy 50 corridor in S.E. Colorado. Offers a peaceful respite to modern day life. An historical comm. with a warm blend of a times-gone-by atmosphere & modern conveniences with down home friendly people & a great climate too! The comm. offers a rich array of activities: gardening, music, theater & civic orgs., bird watching, boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, rodeos & sports. Rocky Ford is proud of its agri. roots.
105 N. Main St., Rocky Ford, CO 81067 (Map & Aerial View)
(719) 254-7483
Colorado Industrial News:
Directory Reports Colorado Industrial Jobs Increased 1.2% Over Past Year (7/31/2012)
Colorado Manufacturing Employment Increased 1.1% Over Past Year According To Industrial Directory (7/20/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Colorado Manufacturing Employment Declined 2.7% Over Past Year (7/20/2010)
Colorado Industrial Employment Declines Nearly 4% According To Manufacturers Directory (7/27/2009)
Industrial Directory Reports Colorado Manufacturers Lost 3,000 Jobs, 113 Plants Since May 2006; Denver Ranks 9th In Nation For Factories (7/6/2007)
Industrial Guide Reports Colorado Manufacturing Jobs Up 1% (7/17/2006)
Directory Reports Colorado Industrial Jobs Increased 1.2% Over Past Year (7/31/2012)
Colorado Manufacturing Employment Increased 1.1% Over Past Year According To Industrial Directory (7/20/2011)
Industrial Directory Reports Colorado Manufacturing Employment Declined 2.7% Over Past Year (7/20/2010)
Colorado Industrial Employment Declines Nearly 4% According To Manufacturers Directory (7/27/2009)
Industrial Directory Reports Colorado Manufacturers Lost 3,000 Jobs, 113 Plants Since May 2006; Denver Ranks 9th In Nation For Factories (7/6/2007)
Industrial Guide Reports Colorado Manufacturing Jobs Up 1% (7/17/2006)
Looking to reach Colorado manufacturers? Access the Colorado Manufacturers Database compiled by MNI.
*Manufacturing stats updated on 5/17/2013. All other stats updated on 5/17/2013. Listings updated on 5/22/2013.
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