Nonstop-Denver
Directo Denver America’s favorite connecting hub...
where the Rocky Mountains meet the world.
1 2 Perfectly Positioned Nonstop destinations served from DEN
To Fairbanks To Anchorage Edmonton
Vancouver Calgary Bellingham Saskatoon Regina Seattle Winnipeg Spokane Kalispell Great Falls Williston Pasco Missoula Minot Portland Devils Lake Helena Bismarck Dickinson Jamestown Eugene Bozeman Billings Fargo Redmond
Medford Cody Sheridan Minneapolis Traverse City Boise Reykjavik Idaho Falls Gillette Boston Sun Valley Jackson Rapid City Toronto Pierre Madison Grand Casper Providence Riverton Sioux Falls Rapids Denver International Airport is located in the geographic center of Milwaukee Detroit Hartford Chadron Cedar Rapids New York-JFK & LGA Alliance Sioux City Chicago-ORD & MDW Cleveland Newark Rock Springs Des Moines Laramie Scottsbluff Pittsburgh Philadelphia the United States and is a critical link for business and leisure travelers Sacramento Salt Lake City Cheyenne Moline Akron/Canton Reno North Platte Omaha Harrisburg Wilmington Oakland Steamboat Springs Kearney Peoria Vail McCook Lincoln Columbus Baltimore San Francisco Mammoth Aspen Bloomington Indianapolis Dayton Washington IAD around the world. San Jose Grand Cincinnati -DCA Junction Gunnison DENVER Fresno Colorado Hays Kansas City St. George Montrose Springs Newport News Telluride St. Louis Las Vegas Pueblo Louisville • 5th busiest commercial passenger airport in U.S. Tokyo Bakersfield Page Cortez Dodge City Durango Alamosa Wichita Farmington Raleigh/Durham Santa Barbara Liberal Springfield Greensboro Burbank Branson Knoxville Tulsa Charlotte • 15th busiest commercial passenger airport in the world Los Angeles Ontario Santa Fe Nashville To Honolulu, Amarillo Palm Springs Albuquerque Fayetteville Memphis Lihue, Kona & Kahului Orange County Oklahoma City Little San Diego Phoenix Rock Huntsville Atlanta • 52.6 million passengers in 2013 London/Heathrow Lubbock Birmingham Tucson Dallas-DFW & DAL Frankfurt • 1,550 daily scheduled commercial flights to more than 180 nonstop Shreveport El Paso Midland/Odessa Jacksonville destinations from Denver Lafayette Austin New Orleans Houston-IAH & HOU San Antonio Orlando Chihuahua • 3rd largest domestic network in U.S. – but only 18th largest Tampa West Palm Beach Ft. Myers Ft. Lauderdale city in U.S. Miami • Service to more than 20 international destinations in 9 countries
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Denver International Airport is the largest airport in North America and one of the largest in the world. Size is its biggest asset, with room to “Metro Denver’s expansion will proceed unde- grow and adapt to the ever-changing global aviation market. terred over the next couple of years, with job and • 53 square miles of airport property, providing more than 9,000 income growth easily exceeding the regional and acres (3,642 hectares) of developable airport land national averages. High industrial diversity and a • Room to double in size: 12 runways and 100 million passengers • 519-room Westin Denver International Airport Hotel and confer- well-educated workforce provide numerous ave- ence center connected to terminal – opens late 2015 nues for growth longer term. In-migration will be • Commuter rail will link airport with downtown Denver – 35 minute robust because of plentiful job opportunities, and ride. Service begins in 2016 Denver will be a top performer over the extended forecast horizon. ” – Moody’s Analytics, August 2014
6 A Mile High, a Million Possibilities
Denver, Colorado is known around the world for its natural beauty, healthy lifestyles and thriving business community. “The Colorado economy continues to stand out as • 3 million people in Denver metro area one of the best in the nation. The most promising • The largest city in the Mountain West Region aspect of the state’s economy continues to come • Ranks first among large U.S. metros for total population gain in the from the tech sector, which has posted solid gains 25-34 age group • Colorado was the third-fastest growing state in 2013 in a number of high-paying industries. Strong job (U.S. Census Bureau, 2014) growth and low unemployment has fueled in-mi- gration, resulting in population growth more than double the national average.” –Wells Fargo Securities, August 26, 2014
7 8 Highly Educated, Highly Industrious
Industry Clusters: “Colorado is the nation’s second-most highly Aerospace and Aviation: More than 400 aerospace com- educated state for residents (37 percent) with a panies and 20,000 people employed by aerospace compa- bachelor’s degree or higher” nies; Metro Denver has the largest total of private aerospace –U.S. Census Bureau, 2013 workers of any U.S. metro area. Bioscience: Over 15,000 bioscience workers across 600 1234567890-=][poiuytrewqasdfghjkl;/.,mnbvcxz companies are located in the Denver area. These companies are conducting cutting-edge research to find cures for diseas1234567890-=][POIUYTTREWAZXCVBNM,./-
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9 Contemporary Culture. Healthy, Outdoor Lifestyle
Just past the downtown Denver cityscape lie the majestic Rocky “Colorado ranks first for physical activity” Mountains, which draw visitors and businesses from around the world. –Trust for America’s Health, 2013; Colorado is consistently among the top places to live, with ample sun- Kaiser State Health Facts, 2013 shine and an active lifestyle that makes the state one of the best places in the world to live, work and play. • Metro Denver is one of the healthiest regions in the U.S. • Colorado has the nation’s lowest rate of obesity and is among the five lowest states for deaths caused by heart disease, diabetes, and cancer • Colorado ranks first for physical activity (Trust for America’s Health, 2013; Kaiser State Health Facts, 2013) • Colorado’s climate and the splendor of both the mountains and the wide-open plains give the state’s recreational character in extraor- dinary sense of diversity. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, visitors enjoy: - Ten national parks provide an incredible variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and receive almost 5.5 million annual visitors - Colorado’s 42 state parks and numerous outdoor recreation areas provide opportunities for hiking, camping, swimming, boating, snowmobiling, bird watching, picnicking, fishing, hunting, and biking - Colorado is the country’s most popular ski destination, with 26 world class ski resorts
12 An Environment for Innovation Colorado Fortune 1,000 Companies
Tourism & Natural Wonders Yellowstone National Park SOUTH DAKOTA Colorado is a leader in technology, research, education and tourism. IDAHO It’s that powerful combination that has made the Denver area a power- “Eighth best city with a population over 500,000 Mt. Rushmore DENVER WYOMING Badlands house for businesses around the world and a crucible for innovation for young entreprenuers” National Park and entrepreneurism. –Under30CEO.com, 2013 • A top three state for supporting innovation (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Enterprising States Report, 2013) IOWA • Fourth in country for number of new businesses NEVADA NEBRASKA (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Enterprising States Report, 2013) Breckenridge • Sixth “Best Place for Business and Careers” (Forbes, 2013) Rocky Mountain National Park • Eighth best tax climate for small businesses and entrepreneurs UTAH Vail (Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, 2013) DENVER Aspen • Eighth best city with a population over 500,000 for young entre- Moab Garden of the Gods Loveland preneurs (Under30CEO.com, 2013) 2 hours Zion National Park Bryce Canyon KANSAS National Park Telluride MISSOURI Great Sand Dunes National Park Key initiatives driving the entrepreneurial economy: Mesa Verde • Galvanize is an organization that offers Denver metro start-ups National Park 4 hours working spaces designed to give entrepreneurs and innovators Grand Canyon Taos Pueblo a community where they can spark ideas and build companies National Park 6 hours through the three pillars of capital, community and curriculum Santa Fe • TEDxMileHigh showcases innovative Coloradans, who each give OKLAHOMA ARIZONA the ‘talk of their life’ around the power of ideas. This diverse group NEW 8 hours of thought leaders and innovators educate, inspire, and stimulate MEXICO ARKANSAS change with the ultimate goal being deep discussion and action N 10 hours W E Rings indicate drive times from Denver. S TEXAS
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