Enhancing Economic Development through Reliable Broadband Access in Colorado

Dec 13, 2025

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Reliable and affordable broadband access is essential for fostering economic growth in Colorado. As outlined by Ken Lund, Executive Director of Colorado Blueprint, the core objective is to improve telecommunications technologies across the region. Communities with dependable broadband not only enhance business attraction and retention but also meet essential infrastructure needs. Inadequate connectivity can hinder site selection for new projects, making broadband a critical factor in attracting new capital investment and ensuring long-term economic stability.

1 broadband access 2 economic development 3 technology innovation 4 site selection 5 community infrastructure 6 capital investment 7 business retention 8 telecommunications text

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Enhancing Economic Development through Reliable Broadband Access in Colorado

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Broadband & Economic Development Ken Lund, Executive Director
Colorado Blueprint • Core Objective 6: Cultivate Innovation & Technology • Regional strategy • Improve telecom technologies throughout Colorado • Communities need dependable, sustainable & affordable broadband access
Broadband & Economic Development • Broadband helps build a strong economic base for business attraction & retention. • Communities with dependable broadband attract people and businesses.
Business Infrastructure Needs • Utilities: • Water • Electricity • Sewer • Broadband
Broadband’s Impact on Site Selection • Corporate site selectors expect broadband. • Critical for attracting new capital investment. • Locations with inadequate connectivity are passed over for projects requiring broadband.