The Golden Plains region is “Colorado Simplified.” A rural agricultural area comprised of six counties including: Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma, located in the northeastern corner of the state. Economic development specialists in this region have worked diligently to move the region forward and have long-standing relationships and regional cooperation in economic development. The Golden Plains Region is dedicated to creating jobs, attracting new business, fostering a stable and diversified economy, and maintaining and improving the quality of life in the region.
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Why Colorado
Living In Colorado
Top Educational Institutions
Regional Culture
- Deep family and historical heritage
- Hardworking
- Deep rooted sense of pride in all communities
- Caring, friendly, and neighborly
- Innovative problem solvers and entrepreneurs
Quality of Life
- Diverse landscapes of hills, cliffs, rivers, streams, trees, prairies, sand dunes, and open space
- “Colorado Simplified” way of life
- Quality Air with typical visibility of 30 + miles
- Excellent diverse hunting and fishing opportunities
Key Facts & Figures
Major Rail Lines: Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Nebraska Kansas Colorado Railroad
Major Highway Corridors: 1-76 and the Ports To Plains Corridor
All 6 counties are in designated enterprise zones; 4 counties are enhanced enterprise zones
Up to 1 Gigabit Fiber Broadband
The investment from Next Era Energy into 427 Turbines in Logan County
Regional Assets
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Rural area with two class one railroads and an airport capable of landing 737 aircraft
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Three of the top four agriculture producing counties in the state are located in the region
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Vast recreational opportunities within the South Platte River and four large public access reservoirs
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Located in foreign trade zone
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A simple, straightforward way of living and doing business