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Hikers at Grand Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
Colorado 4th Happiest State

Colorado ranked 4th Happiest State by according to Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.  The survey took place over the past year with over 177,000 participants from across the country taking part in random phone surveys with questions regarding a sense of purpose, have supportive relationships, financially secure, satisfied with the community in which they live, and are […]

March 4, 2016
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Colorado Springs ranked 5th Best Place to Live

Colorado Springs ranked 5th Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report.  The 100 most populous cities were analyzed to find the best places to live. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a […]

March 2, 2016
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Colorado Springs recognized as a Great American Defense Community

Colorado Springs was recognized as a “Great American Defense Community“ by The Association of Defense Communities.  Communities were acknowledged for the unique contributions cities, counties and regions make to improve quality of life for service members, veterans and their families. More Information

March 1, 2016
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Colorado Springs ranked 23rd Best Community for Well-Being

Colorado Springs ranked 23rd Best Community by Gallup-Healthways Well Being Index.  The research captured how people feel about and experience their daily lives and provided a broad perspective on the aspects of life that matter most to people— sense of purpose, social relationships, financial security, connection to our communities and physical health. More Information

February 24, 2016
Colorado ranked 3rd Best State for Business

Colorado ranked 3rd Best State for Business by 24/7 Wall Street.  The ranking compiled 50 measures into eight categories: economic conditions, business costs, state infrastructure, availability and skill level of the workforce, quality of life, regulations, technology and innovation, and cost of living. More Information

February 18, 2016
Colorado ranked 4th State for Overall Well-Being

Colorado ranked 4th State for Overall Well-Being by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.  The ranking is measured by Americans’ perceptions of their lives and their daily experiences through five interrelated elements that make up well-being: sense of purpose, social relationships, financial security, relationship to community, and physical health. More Information

January 28, 2016
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Colorado Springs ranked 11th Best City for STEM workers

Colorado Springs ranked 11th Best City for STEM workers according to WalletHub.  The ranking compared the 100 largest metropolitan statistical areas across 16 key metrics. The data set ranges from per-capita job openings for STEM graduates to annual median wage growth for STEM jobs to the projected demand for STEM workers in 2020. More Information

January 26, 2016
Colorado Springs TechWise to provide Air Traffic Control

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado/USA — TechWise today announced that it will begin Air Traffic Control services for the United States Coast Guard Air Station in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. TechWise will provide support for Air Traffic Control and Weather Observation services at what is the sole Coast Guard Aviation facility in the Northeast, responsible for the waters […]

January 25, 2016
Pikes Peak and Cog Train
Colorado ranked 2nd Fastest Growing State

Colorado ranked 2nd Fastest Growing State by 24/7 Wall Street.  The study was based on job opportunities, immigration and migration patterns, and other factors. More Information

January 25, 2016