The perfect atmosphere for space.
In Colorado, you’ll be part of a high-powered, established space industry in a location that also happens to be a great place to live. In an atmosphere like this, it’s no wonder that aerospace companies thrive and prosper at 5,280 feet.
Colorado is a progressive, business-friendly state, with an entrepreneurial business climate. Along with few regulatory barriers, Colorado offers single factor tax apportionment and one of the nation’s lowest corporate income tax rates – a flat 4.63 percent. Key collaborations between the public and private sectors help aerospace companies win contracts and grow their companies.
Colorado ranked fourth overall on Forbes’ 2010 "Best States for Business" list. The magazine ranks the business climate in all 50 states based on labor force quality, regulatory environment, quality of life, overall growth potential, and other criteria. Total aerospace employment in the state increased 6.5 percent between 2005 and 2010, compared to a two percent increase nationally.
And Colorado is the headquarters of the United Launch Alliance (ULA), combining Boeing's Delta and Lockheed Martin's Atlas programs to form one of the strongest rocket-launch companies in the world. Over 1,700 people are employed in program management, engineering, and mission support functions at ULA's headquarters in Metro Denver.
Join us in Colorado
Position yourself and your company where introductions, decisions – and deals – are made. If you are interested in relocating or expanding your aerospace company in the state, e-mail the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. For site selection assistance in the Metro Denver and Northern Colorado region, e-mail the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation.
