HIGHLIGHTS FROM 4 REGIONS' ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS SOUTH OF DENVER METRO
Denver South Economic Development Partnership – Lynn Myers, Senior Vice President
Denver South is located along the I-25 Corridor, stretching from I-225 on the north to Ridge Gate Partway on the south.
- 6 out of Colorado’s 10 Fortune 500 companies call Denver South home
- Currant average annual wage - $60,000
- Largest employer - Comcast
- Company who’s added the most employees over the past year, Charter Communications
Northwest Douglas County Economic Development Corporation – Amy Sherman, President
The Northwest EDC covers Roxborough, Sterling Ranch, Santa Fe Corridor, and Highlands Rach.
- A county of immense growth and change
- Centennial Airport generates 1.39 billion in economic growth in the county
- Arts, culture, and recreation are vital to boost economic growth in tourism
- Transportation and transit are key factor and focus to help attract new business
Town of Parker – Economic and Community Development – Matt Carlson, Business Recruitment Manager
- Rapidly growing community with plenty of room to grow
- Talent - Highly educated and skilled population offers leverage for business growth - 47% of residence hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
- Community size is 21.5 square miles and was founded in 1984
- Wealthy community with an average household income of $104,000
Castle Rock Economic Development Council – Frank Gray, President/CEO
- Is a nonprofit non-government organization serving its community (public/private partnership)
- Part of Douglas County which is the 9th wealthiest county in the US and has a population of over 60,000
- Castle rock residents are among the most educated in the US and they are currently expanding their educational opportunities
- Due to their higher education status, it elevates the level of quality work force in its community
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