At Home With Big Business

On a drive through Colorado's Central Plains, people are often mesmerized by the rolling meadows, Ponderosa Pines and roadside stops chock-full of country charm. You'd never guess from the scenery that Colorado's Central Plains is so ripe for big business. Our counties are checkered with commercial and industrial sites. They offer almost unlimited land, prime demographics and strategic locations for those ready to get down to business.

What's more, Denver and Colorado Springs are just one hour's drive from parts of our region. We're also the state's second-highest entry and exit point. Add to this our proximity to major railways, the Colorado Springs Airport and Denver International Airport, and Colorado's Central Plains makes perfect sense for transportation centers

There are several forces that drive our economy, including:

  • Over six million barrels of oil extracted annually in this four-county region
  • World's largest helium gas plant
  • Leading production of winter wheat, sunflower, corn-for-grain, beans, as well as other agricultural products
  • Cattle industry
  • Tourism

 

Check out some of the many thriving industries in the counties of Colorado's Central Plains.

  • Agricultural Processing
  • Light Manufacturing
  • Distribution

Want more? Learn about the business investment incentives we offer employers who are relocating or starting up a business in Colorado's Central Plains.

 

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Business Loans & Other Info

Labor Force

  • Average pupil/teacher ratio is 13.5 to one, ensuring capable and motivated workers.
  • High school graduates comprise more than 80 percent of labor force.
  • The percentage of workers with college degrees ranges from 11.9 percent in Cheyenne County to 19.8 percent in Elbert County.

Demographics

  • Population: just over 40,820. Population density ranges from Cheyenne County's 10 people per square mile to Elbert County's 12.5 per square mile.
  • Elevation ranges from Kit Carson's 4,100 feet to Elbert's 7,350 feet.
  • The seasons are pronounced. Most precipitation falls between April and September. Mean temperature is 28° in January and 75° in July.

Utilities

Colorado's Central Plains are well supplied with natural gas, water and sewage facilities, electric power, and telecommunication services.