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Boulder,
Colorado
  Nestled
at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder has
a special beauty that is complemented by its rich
cultural amenities. Boulder, the eighth largest
city in the state of Colorado, has a very dynamic
economy supported by computer, aerospace, scientific
and research firms.
In
Boulder, the entrepreneurial spirit lives on.
Once known mostly for its think tanks and scientific
achievements, Boulder is also now home to start-up
companies, Internet companies, and venture capitalists.
The
University of Colorado, which includes a 143-acre
research park, encourages a productive relationship
with the community. These superior educational
and cultural resources make Boulder a fulfilling
place to live and work.
Boulder
County public schools place quite high in national
and statewide rankings. In addition to magnet
schools designed for students with special needs
or interests, Boulder's Open Enrollment Policy
allows students to enroll in their own neighborhood
school, a different neighborhood's school, or
a focus or alternative school.
Hiking,
biking, running, in-line skating. Skiing, snowshoeing,
snowboarding. Rock climbing, canoeing, back-country
trekking. Whatever the sport or hobby, Boulder
offers a season and a place to enjoy the great
outdoors. There are also many interesting sites
to see in this fun-filled city. Take a free tour
and experience the tea-making process, from package
design and production to the newest flavors ready
to hit the market, at the world headquarters of
Celestial Seasonings.
What
also makes Boulder a great place to live and work
is its close proximity to Denver. It is a mere
29 miles from Denver, which makes it very convenient
for Boulder residents to enjoy the fun of the
big city. This, combined with its outstanding
education, stable economy and great quality of
life, made Boulder a shoe-in for our top 20.
KEY EMPLOYERS: University of Colorado; IBM;
Boulder Valley School District; Sun Microsystems;
StorageTek; St. Vrain School District; Ball Corporation;
Boulder Community Hospital; EDS; Level 3 Communications;
Federal Labs; City of Boulder; County of Boulder;
Maxtor; NCAR; Longmont United Hospital; Longmont
Foods; Seagate Technology; ValleyLab; Hunter Douglas
Window Fashions; Safeway; United States Postal
Service; McKesson Corporation; City of Longmont;
McDATA; Geneva Pharmaceuticals; Corporate Express;
Micro Motion; Amgen; Intrado; Foley's; McLane
Western; Avista Adventist Hospital; Access Health
Group; Boulder Mental Health Center; Naropa Institute;
Rock Bottom Restaurants
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