Welcome to Colorado
Come join us!
Colorado is proud to be home to the second-largest aerospace economy in the United States. There are many reasons we are seeing a growth in this industry that is critical to Colorado’s future. No doubt aerospace companies appreciate our blue skies, 300 + days of sunshine, and the great cultural and recreational opportunities.
But beyond our wonderful environment, Colorado is the place where the entrepreneurial spirit, universities, business, military, and the public sector all come together to support aerospace.
Take a look at Colorado and here's what you will find:
- More than 300 companies involved in aerospace
- Seven large prime contractors (Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, ITT Corp., and the United Launch Alliance)
- More than 26,000 private-sector aerospace employees and more than 171,000 jobs associated with aerospace
- Four military commands
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
- One of the most educated populations in the country
- A state government that values the aerospace industry and is committed to its prosperity
And let’s not forget that the University of Colorado has graduated more astronauts than any other university. Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines, and several other colleges and universities are leaders in aerospace research.
We believe we have the infrastructure in place to help your company grow. And we are making investments in the future by encouraging Colorado’s students to enroll in science, technology, engineering and math courses to become your employees of the future.
So come join us in Colorado! We look forward to being a partner in your success.
Lieutenant Governor Barbara O'Brien
State of Colorado
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