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Upper Arkansas Region

The diverse communities of Lake, Chaffee, Fremont and Custer counties that make up the Upper Arkansas Region are sustainable, rural economies connected socially and economically and work collaboratively while promoting the unique, cultural and historical heritage of each community.


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top employers

mt. princeton hot springs

mt. princeton hot springs

royal gorge bridge

royal gorge bridge

national mining hall of fame

national mining hall of fame

climax mine

climax mine

top educational institutions

colorado mountain college

colorado mountain college

pueblo community college

pueblo community college

colorado outward bound school

colorado outward bound school

Key Industry Clusters

Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Outdoor Recreation Advisory Group

Infrastructure Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering

Energy & Natural Resources

Energy & Natural Resources

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Key Facts & Figures

$136
Average sale price per Sq. Ft. (commercial)
5
Regional airports
5
Regional transport services
10,152'
Elevation of Leadville, the highest incorporated city in the US by altitude
1
Certified creative district
150 Mbps
Up to fiber connectivity
4
Counties are in a designated enterprise zone; 3 are in an enhanced enterprise zone

Regional Assets

1

dedicated workforce

2

transformational lifestyle

3

abundant outdoor recreation opportunities

4

growing tech sector

5

high altitude athletics/testing

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