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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
royal gorge bridge
national mining hall of fame
climax mine

top educational institutions

colorado mountain college
pueblo community college
colorado outward bound school

Key Industry Clusters

Health & Wellness
Outdoor Recreation Advisory Group
Infrastructure Engineering
Energy & Natural Resources
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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