Key Industries
Advanced Manufacturing
Manufacturing leaders in the state are also global leaders in advanced materials, as well as food manufacturing and beverage processing.
Aerospace
Colorado's aerospace industry ranks 2nd in the nation for private sector aerospace employment.
Bioscience
The bioscience industry in Colorado is a vital part of the state’s economy, with employment growth surpassing the national average.
Creative Industries
Colorado is a global leader in the creative industries, which include six creative sectors: design, film and media, heritage, literary and publishing, performing arts, and visual arts and crafts.
Defense & Homeland Security
Colorado is home to a diverse mix of Department of Defense military installations including the United States Air Force Academy and North American Defense Command (NORAD).
Electronics
More than 300 R&D, manufacturing, and distribution companies exist in Colorado and provide electronics products, components, and services to the commercial and industrial sectors.
Energy & Natural Resources
Colorado is recognized as a leader in wind, solar and geothermal energy, and defined the "new energy economy."
Financial Services
As the "Wall Street of the West," Colorado's Front Range is one of the few areas outside of the Northeast with a substantial financial services industry.
Food & Agriculture
Colorado has a strong heritage in farming and ranching, as well as great depth in natural and organic foods, craft beverages and global restaurant franchises.
Health & Wellness
Already home to the fittest and leanest population due to active lifestyles and access to the great outdoors, Colorado aims to be the healthiest state in the nation.
Infrastructure Engineering
World-class engineering, design, commercial and civil construction firms call Colorado home, and they sell their services to the world.
Technology & Information
The technology industry has deep roots in Colorado and is a leading high-tech state, with the second most educated workforce in the country.
Tourism & Outdoor Recreation
While experiencing the outdoors is a large part of the lifestyle in Colorado, it is also a significant economic driver.
Transportation & Logistics
Colorado’s transportation and logistics industry is enabled by multimodal transportation infrastructure elements that are privately and publicly owned and operated.