SOUTHERN
COLORADO
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Fremont County
Canon City is the County seat for Fremont County and is located at the mouth of the Royal Gorge Bridge (the highest suspension bridge in the world) in the foothills of the Rockies. It is just 45 miles southwest of Colorado Springs and 39 miles west of Pueblo. The Arkansas River extends the entire 60-mile width of Fremont County and has the best white-water fro rafting in the state of Colorado. Two National Forests in Fremont County provide great opportunities fro skiing, boating, fishing and snowmobile within easy driving distance. With the new tourist train ride through the Royal Gorge and many other attractions in the Climate Capital of the Colorado it's no wonder industries are moving here.The new Pueblo Community College, Fremont Campus will open fall 2001 to serve the 45,000 residents of the County. Holnam, Inc. is completing the construction of their new $230 million dry cement plant in Eastern Fremont County. Fremont Economic Development Corp. is developing a new Business Park at the local airport. The Fremont County Airport is one of the fastest growing airports in Colorado, with two flights a day for the UPS distribution center located at the airport. FEDC has an incubator for start-up businesses that need some assistance in locating to the area.
Florence is located 9 miles east of Canon City and has potential for industrial and commercial locations. They have adequate water, up-to-date planning and zoning regulations, superb small-town atmosphere and a wonderful year-round climate. They have a lot of new homes to attract residents to their 4,500 plus population, There are several industrial sites available in Florence.
Western Fremont County has several smaller towns along the Arkansas River with some of the best fishing in Colorado. Swissville, Howard, Cotapaxi, Coaldale and Texas Creek have all grown significantly over the past decade. These towns offer a relaxed atmosphere and magnificent views. With fiber optics being installed throughout the area, this is a prime location for all high-tech industries that are moving out of the metro areas. There are 3 school districts in the County with some of the best educators in the business to provide the needed schooling.
For more information on Fremont County, please view these links -
Canon City Chamber of Commerce
Canon City Daily Record
Penrose Chamber of Commerce
Royal
Gorge Bridge
Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD)
1104 N. Main St.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 545-8680 - (719) 545-9908 Fax
Toll Free 877-252-7297