in Denver West Doing business in Jefferson County, Colorado

Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation1667 Cole Boulevard, Suite 400Golden, CO 80401p:303.202.2965 f:303.202.2967www.jeffcoedc.org

Unmatched Quality of Life• Over 300 days of sunshine each year• Nationally acclaimed Open Space Program • More than 212,000 acres of public land• A fantastic playground for outdoor enthusiasts

About Jeffco EDCJefferson County Economic Development Corporation is an advocate for the county’s business community and is dedicated to building regional economic prosperity. Jeffco EDC works to help create jobs by attracting new business and encouraging the expansion and retention of existing business by:

• Assisting in site selection analysis and the land development process• Identifying and connecting business resources and potential incentives• Researching available commercial and industrial real estate• Providing data on key business and industry factors

For more information about Jefferson County’s business environment, or expanding in the region, please contact the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation at 303.202.2965 or visit www.jeffcoedc.org.

OPPORTUNITYColorado’s

average cost of living is 30%

below many east and west coast

cities.

Jefferson County at a Glance(2015 data)

• Square Miles: 773.2• Population: 552,213• Median Age: 41.3• Households: 225,074• Incorporated Cities/Towns: Arvada, Bow Mar, Edgewater, Golden, Lakeside, Lakewood, Littleton, Morrison, Mountain View, Superior, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge• Labor Force: 314,808• Number of Jobs: 222,814• Average Wage: $49,764• Student Enrollment (K-12): 86,754

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CentralBusiness

District

Rocky MountainMetropolitan

Airport

BoulderTurnpike

NorthwestParkway

DenverInternational

Airport

DENVER

BOULDER

Colorado School of Mines

is rated the number one engineering

school in the nation.

Colorado’s income tax is among

the lowest of any state with a corporate income tax and has the lowest

sales tax rate of any state that levies

one.

Just minutes away from Jefferson

County is the new U.S. Patent & Trademark office,

helping entrepreneurs advance ideas to the

marketplace.

Jefferson County Advantage

Jefferson County, Colorado forms the western boundary of metropolitan Denver and offers a diversified geographical setting, from urban and rural lifestyles, to thriving mountain communities in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

The county is home to some of the world’s most successful and diverse companies that are creating world-class technologies and products, including Lockheed Martin, MillerCoors, Terumo BCT, The Coleman Company and Pilatus Business Aircraft. These companies, and many more, are taking advantage of Jefferson County’s pro-business environment, highly educated workforce, strategic location and unmatched quality of life.

Highly Educated Workforce

Jefferson County has a nationally acclaimed K-12 school district and a highly educated workforce. More than 42% of the residents in the county have a bachelor’s degree or higher, helping position Colorado as the nation’s second-most educated workforce. Businesses in the county have access to a labor market that boasts the third-highest concentration of high-tech workers in the nation. With specific strengths in aerospace, bioscience, energy and advanced manufacturing, Jefferson County is a hub for companies seeking a highly-educated, cutting-edge, talented workforce.

Strategic LocationJefferson County’s integrated, cutting-edge infrastructure helps businesses efficiently reach markets locally and internationally.

Center for ExcellenceJefferson County is at the epicenter of innovation and entrepreneurial activity. The county’s prominent role as a high-tech leader is greatly enhanced by the presence of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Colorado School of Mines. These two internationally acclaimed institutions provide opportunities for shared research, project partnership and workforce training.

Business-Friendly Tax Environment

Companies in Jefferson County enjoy a pro-business tax climate that rewards

investment, growth and innovation. With very low taxes at the

state level and a wide range for local tax structures, the county continues to provide a business-friendly environment.

Within a short drive from any location in Jefferson County is the Denver International Airport (DIA), the 5th busiest airport in the country. DIA accommodates more than 50 million passengers annually and provides more than 170 domestic and

international destinations.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) FasTracks project is the nation’s largest voter-approved transit expansion program. When complete in 2019, the $7.4 billion project will provide 122 miles of commuter/light rail with 57 stations and 18 miles of bus rapid transit for easy,

convenient connections across metro Denver.

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) is located in the north region of Jefferson County and serves as a reliever airport to DIA. International travelers at RMMA have access to an on-site U.S. customs office operating 24 hours per day. The absence of landing fees at the airport make clearing

U.S. customs easy and cost effective.