Within the next year, Northern Colora...

NASA could bring 10,000 jobs to Northern Colorado

Within the next year, Northern Colorado could see 10,000 jobs created by NASA. On December 13, 2010, NASA signed an agreement with the Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology (CAMT) to create a technology park along the Front Range. This center would house 60 to 80 businesses specializing in aerospace and clean energy technologies. Lori Garver, NASA Deputy Administrator, said 'this park will use Colorado's existing competitive strengths to boost economic growth while creating new jobs and products for aerospace and energy industries.' 

In yesterday's (Dec. 23) Fort Collins Coloradoan, Maria Servold mentioned NASA is considering the old Hewlett-Packard/Agilent campus as a potential site for the technology park. NASA representatives were in Loveland this past Wednesday assessing the site. The staff at Colorado's Office of Economic Development and International Trade has been negotiating with NASA over the past several months and they have viewed different sites along the Colorado Front Range from North Denver, Boulder to Loveland.

NASA choosing Northern Colorado for their new technology park would be a huge boost for our economy and ultimately our housing market as jobs create stability and positive growth. NASA should be making their decision in early 2011. Go NOCO!