Longmont Economic Development Partnership
Longmont Economic Development Partnership
Contact: Kelly Sage
1925 Pike Road, Suite 202
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: 303-651-0128
LONGMONT, COLORADO: WHERE INNOVATION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
Located at the crossroads of Colorado’s innovation economy, Longmont offers companies a rare combination of advanced infrastructure, exceptional talent, competitive operating costs and an unmatched quality of life.
Positioned just 15 minutes from Boulder and 30 minutes from Denver International Airport, Longmont has become home to leading companies in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, bioscience, information technology, food and beverage production and emerging quantum and semiconductor technologies.
As Colorado’s first Gigabit City, Longmont provides businesses with citywide fiber connectivity through NextLight, one of the fastest municipal broadband networks in the United States. Combined with reliable utilities, available commercial and industrial space, and a collaborative business climate, Longmont delivers the resources companies need to innovate, scale, and succeed.
WHY LONGMONT?
Connected Infrastructure
- Colorado’s first Gigabit City
- Citywide fiber network through NextLight
- Reliable utilities and competitive operating costs
- Competitive commercial real estate and electricity rates are nearly 19% below the Colorado average
Exceptional Talent
- Nearly 50% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
- Access to five universities within 30 minutes. Longmont is also home to the Front Range Community College’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing and the Innovation center
- Deep talent pipelines in engineering, technology, manufacturing and research
Industry Strength
- Established clusters in Aerospace, Bioscience, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology and Food & Beverage
- Growing presence in semiconductor and quantum-related industries
- Diverse economies supported by global employers and innovative startups
Strategic Location
- 30 minutes to Denver International Airport
- Immediate access to the Denver-Boulder innovation corridor
- Central Front Range location connecting businesses to regional and national markets
Quality of Life
- Historic downtown district with restaurants, breweries, arts, and entertainment
- More than 1,500 acres of parks and open space
Minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park and year-round outdoor recreation
AT A GLANCE
AT A GLANCE
Population: 106,000+
Median Household Income: $89,000+
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 47%
Distance to Denver International Airport: 35 Minutes
Universities Within 30 Minutes: 5
Key Industries: Aerospace, Bioscience, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Food & Beverage
Broadband: Citywide Gigabit Fiber Network (NextLight)
DISCOVER THE LONGMONT ADVANTAGE
Whether you’re expanding operations, relocating headquarters, establishing a manufacturing facility or seeking access to Colorado’s innovation ecosystem, Longmont offers the connectivity, talent to support long-term growth.
Learn more about available sites at www.longmont.org.