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The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is the collective voice of 930 business professionals who work to improve and promote an atmosphere that enables the community to grow and prosper, and make the city of Pueblo an outstanding place to visit, live, and conduct business.

We invite you to come experience the flavor of this unique and prosperous community in the heart of Southern Colorado!

Distance to Major Cities:

Albuquerque: 320mi Atlanta: 1483mi Chicago: 1096mi Dallas: 715mi Denver: 110mi Kansas City: 640mi Los Angeles: 1168mi Miami: 2163mi New York:1862mi Phoenix: 805mi Seattle: 1445mi

Population:

Year

City

2006

104,845

2008

106,765

2010

106,543

2012

107,772

County 153,083 157,389 159,063 160,852

Ethnic Distribution:

Year

2012 2008

Anglo

53.5 56.4

Hispanic

42.0 39.1

Black

2.4 2.0

Other

2.1 2.5

2005 46.8 46.0

1.5 5.7

2000 57.7 38.0

1.7 2.6

Age Distribution:

Year

Under 18 18-64

65+

2005

25.5

60.1

14.4

2006

24.3

60.9

14.7

2007

24.3

61.1

14.6

2008

24.1

61.3

14.6

2009

23.9

61.4

14.8

2012

23.7

60.3

16.0

Where is Pueblo located?

Pueblo is located in Southern Colorado along the southern edge of the state's major growth corridor. Historically a transportation junction, the city lies 110 miles south of Denver at the crossroads of two major highways: Interstate 25 and Highway 50.

Latitude 38? 15'N Longitude 104? 37'W Elevation 4,695 Feet

Climate

Pueblo has a very mild climate with moderate temperature throughout its four seasons. The average daily high is 52? with an average daily low of 37 ?. Although, Pueblo receives an annual average snowfall of 31 inches, its moderate temperatures does not allow snow to stay long.

Average annual precipitation: 1 1.91 Inches Normal annual snowfall: 31 Inches

Average Monthly Temperature January 45? April 66? July 91? October 68? Annual 51.7?

COST OF LIVING (3rd quarter 2013)

The cost of living in Pueblo is under the national average. According to the American Chamber of Research Association Index, Pueblo has an index of 82.5 compared to a national average of 97.8 of participating cities. (100% of composite index)

Albuquerque , NM: 94.3 Denver. CO: 104.0 Phoenix, AZ: 97.3 Pueblo, CO: 82.5 Dallas, TX: 91.0

SALES TAX:

County Sales Tax 1% City Sales and/or use Tax 3.5% State Sales Tax .9% Total sales tax are 7.4%* *Groceries and prescriptions are not taxed

REAL PROPERTY TAX:

Colorado is assessed by the political subdivision in which the property is located. The assessed valuation in Pueblo is 71% of a property's assessed fair market value.

COST OF HOUSING INDEX (3RD QUARTER 2013)

Not only does Pueblo have a low cost of living, but also has a low cost of housing. (100% of composite index)

Denver, CO: 118 Phoenix, AZ: 144.2 Charlotte, NC: 84.4 Pueblo, CO: 68.0

VEHICLE LICENSE TAX:

Is the percentage of the list price and vehicle weight.

LODGING TAX:

Is 4.3% in addition to applicable sales tax charged only on hotels and motel room that are in the city limits.

AVERAGE APARTMENT RENTAL:

1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom

$425.00

$550.00

$650.00

AVERAGE HOME PRICE:

$135,000

2012 CRIME STATISTICS

Homicide

8

Sexual Assaults

21

Robbery

199

Aggravated Assaults

569

2012 PROPERTY CRIME STATISTICS

Burglary

1895

Larceny/Thefts

4642

Auto

493

Arson

43

FAMILY INCOME

Median family household income for 2013 $34,750

Income 2013 Less than $15000 $15000 to $24999 $25000 to $34999 $35000 to $49999 $50000 and over

% Pueblo Families 5.0% 12.6% 13.0% 16.6% 19.6%

STATE INDIVIDUAL TAX:

Is 4.63% of Colorado taxable income. There is no city or county individual tax.

MOTOR FUEL TAX:

State Federal

Diesel

.205

. 244

Gas

.22

.184

Gasohol

.22

.111

CITY OF PUEBLO

200 S. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-553-2655, pueblo.us

Puebloans govern themselves under a home-rule charter which provides for a council-manager form of government. Pueblo has seven elected council members that serve staggered four year terms. The council hires a City Manager to manager the day to day operations of the city. The City Manager employs professional department heads to assist in the management of numerous city services.

PUEBLO COUNTY

10th & Main, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-583-6000,

Pueblo County operates with three elected commissioners who each serve staggered four-year terms. Each commissioner oversees a certain area of the county's provided services. Other elected county officials include the county clerk, assessor, coroner, district attorney, sheriff and county and district judges.

EMPLOYMENT (2013)

OCCUPATION

AVERAGE SALARY

General And Operation Managers

$77,840

Dental Hygienists

$72,030

Accountants and Auditors

$63,340

Registered Nurses

$63,250

Real Estate Sales Agent

$54,120

Insurance Sales Agents

$42,420

Computer Support Specialists

$41,560

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses

$41,360

Paramedics and EMT

$36,040

Construction Laborers

$30,150

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $30,050

Security Guards

$29,970

Retail Salesperson

$25,030

Nursing Aid, Orderlies, and Attendants

$24,670

Janitors, Cleaners and Housekeeping

$24,000

Restaurant Cooks

$21,760

TOP LOCAL EMPLOYERS Parkview Medical Center Pueblo City Schools Evraz Rocky Mt Steel Colorado Mental Health Department Wal -Mart Stores St. Mary Corwin Pueblo County #70 Pueblo County Government City of Pueblo Express Script's Vestas CSU-Pueblo Target Convergys Telemarketing Trane Pueblo Community College Loaf & Jug GCC

# OF EMPLOYEES 2600 1800 1210 1200 1000 1200 1100 1100 610 600 600 523 500 490 450 345

Year % 2010 2011 2012

CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE

Total Employment Total Unemployment

66208 68972 68055

7554 7466 8051

Unemployed

10.2 9.8 10.6

UTILITIES AVERAGE RESIDENTIAL MONTHLY UTILITY BILL

Natural Gas $64.00

Water

$45.00

Electricity $97.00 Telephone $42.00

UTILITES COMPANIES

Black Hills Energy 105 South Victoria Ave

Pueblo,CO 81003 800-890-5554



Comcast Cable Service 807 N Greenwood Pueblo, CO 81003 719-562-3011

Board of Water Works 319 W . 4th Street Pueblo, CO 81003 719-584-0250

San Isabel Electric 781 E Industrial

Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-547-2160

Century Link-phone 308 E Pikes Peak

Colo. Springs, CO 80903 719-633-5006

Xcel Energy-Natural Gas 615 West 6th Street Pueblo, CO 81003 800-895-4999

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Pueblo Work Force

212 West 3rd Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-562-3720,

Express Employment 830 N Main Suite 140, Pueblo, CO 81003

719-545-9120,

Select Staffing 1310 Fortino Blvd Suite B, Pueblo, CO 81008

719-542-7830,

SOS Staffing 517W. 5th St. 108 , Pueblo, CO 81001

719-543-0664

Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo

HOSPITALS & EMERGENCY CARE

PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

400 W. 16th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-584-4000,

Parkview Medical Center is a nationally recognized, full service, acute care hospital. Parkview's 2600 employees deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and behavioral health services. Parkview is a Level II Trauma Center and features Southern Colorado's most experienced emergency staff.

ST. MARY CORWIN MEDICAL CENTER

1008 Minnequa Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 719-557-4000,

St. Mary Corwin Medical Center is a faith based, mission driven, teaching facility having served the Pueblo community for more than 117 years. St. Mary Corwin is known for its comprehensive Cancer Services, Accredited Stereotactic Mammography Center, Obstetrics, Level III Trauma Center/Emergency Department, Rehabilitation services, Southern Colorado Family Medicine (residency program) and more.

COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUE 1600 W 24th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-546-4000,

As a cornerstone of the Pueblo community for over a century, Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo is a leading employer, provider of quality mental health services and a community partner. CMHIP is one of Colorado's two JCAHO-accredited state psychiatric hospitals. The hospital is under the direction of the Colorado Department of Human Services. Clients we serve range from the adolescent to the geriatric population.

Emergency Care Urgent Care

3737 Ivywood, Pueblo, CO 81005 719-553-2204

Hours Mon-Sun, 8am-7pm

Urgent Care 3676 Parker Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81008

719-553-2208 Hours: Mon-Sun, 8am-7pm

Emergicare 117 N Elizabeth, Pueblo, CO 81008

719-545-0788

TRANSPORTATION

Air Services: Pueblo Memorial Airport, located 8 miles east of

Pueblo currently hosts United Express. Which offers nonstop service to Denver which then connects to more than 160 destination. Colorado Springs Airport is located 40 miles north of Pueblo . Pueblo Memorial Airport, 31201 Bryan Circle, Pueblo, CO 81001 (719) 553-2760,

Shuttle Service: Shuttle Service of Southern Colorado provides

service to Colorado Springs and Pueblo Airports as well as charter service. 719-545-9444

Train Service: Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union

Pacific? Southern Pacific. (Freight service only)

Bus: Texas,, New Mexico & Oklahoma Coaches (TNMO) 123 Court

Pueblo Co. 719-543-2775

City Bus: Pueblo City Transportation offers a full schedule of bus-

ing routes throughout the city 719-553-2727.

Cab Service: City Cab Company 719-543-2525

Highway Routes: Interstate 25 north and south, Highway 50

east and west, and highways 45, 78, 96, 227, and 233

MEDIA

TELEVISION STATIONS KKTV

201 W. 8th Suite 460, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-542-6247, KOAA

22007th Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003 719-544-5781, KRDO 719-544-1312, KTSC-TV

2200 N. Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81001 719-543-8800 KXRM

560 Wooten Rd., Colorado Springs, Co 80315 719-596-2100 NEWSPAPERS

Pueblo Chieftain 825 W. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003

(719) 544-3520, Pueblo West View

825 W. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 719.547.9606,

RADIO Clear Channel Media & Entertainment 2864 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906

719-545-2080 , , 95.

Pueblo Radio Group 3715 Thatcher Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005

719-564-0899, puebloradio.co Tigre FM 104.9

2099 W. Hwy 50, Pueblo, CO 81008 719-253-1049,

SCHOOLS

PUEBLO CITY SCHOOLS K-12

315 West 11th Street, Pueblo, CO. 81003 719-549-7100, pueblocityschools.us

The mission of Pueblo City Schools is to provide a quality education for all students from continuous improvement of instruction, curriculum, and standards using measurable data to support accountability and high expectations. This mission will be accomplished by dedicated, highly qualified, professional staff working with students, parents, community and other educational institutions. All district students and employees will learn and work in a safe, secure environment.

PUEBLO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 70 K-12

301 Lane 28, Pueblo, CO. 81006 719-542-0220 , Dist70.k12.co.us Pueblo School District 70 is a place where all children and adults are valued, similarities and differences are addressed, individuals are respected, and all children are treated as the most valuable resource and best hope for the future. District 70 is a safe and trusting environment where children and adults are actively engaged in lifelong learning.

GOAL ACADEMY

107 W 11th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003, 877-776-4625, Goal Academy is an on line school to help and set goals that prepares students to control their future. Core classes are offered to satisfy requirements for graduation. Academic team can also decide if taking FREE college courses is an option.

CONNECT CHARTER SCHOOLS

104 E 7th, Pueblo, CO. 81003, 719-542-0224 Connect Charter school envisioned a school in which all children receive the nurturance, guidance, and the resources they need to reach their fullest potential. Our mission is to create and sustain on equitable intellectually vibrant and personalized school.

SWALLOWS CHARTER ACADEMY AND SOUTHERN COLORADO EARLY COLLEGE

278 S McCullock Blvd, Pueblo West, CO. 81007, 719-547-1627, sca. Swallows Charter Academy envisions a community working to produce lifelong learners who are problem solvers, well-rounded citizens, critical thinkers, team players, good decision makers, and leader of tomorrow.

CHAVEZ/ HUERTA ACADEMY

2727 W 18th Street Pueblo, CO 81003, 719-546-6263, chpa- The primary goal of CCA and DHPH is to provide all students with an advanced and accelerated college preparatory educational program in a supportive and challenging learning environment. Student performance goals are set with the end in mind ? graduating students who will succeed and excel in a post-secondary environment.

THE MCCLELLAND SCHOOL

415 E. Abriendo Pueblo, CO 81004, 719-543-5271, McClelland celebrates every child by promoting character growth, and lifelong love of learning, and academic achievement in a creative and safe environment.

ST. JOHN NEUMANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL

2415 E Orman Pueblo, CO 81004, 719-561-9419, Guided by the Holy Spirit, St. John Neumann Parish of Irvine shares the Good News of Jesus Christ with people of all ages, diverse faiths and cultures, forming a welcoming, worshiping Catholic community.

ST. THERESE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

320 Goodnight Ave Pueblo, CO 81004, 719-561-1121, st-therese- St. Therese Catholic School's mission is to prepare our students for the academic demands and spiritual challenges of a 21st Century community. We ensure academic achievement through a traditional comprehensive curriculum integrated with the teachings of Catholic tradition, and built upon the underlying principles of rigor and reason.

CONTINUED EDUCATION

PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

900 W Orman Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004 719-549-3200 pueblocc.edu

Pueblo Community College is a two-year vocational training school offering programs at the secondary, post?secondary and adult levels. Pueblo Community College's courses lead to associate degrees or certificates of completion in diverse areas of study with a current enrollment of 3578 on Pueblo campus and 5694 for all campus.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO

2200 Bonforte Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81001 719-549-2100

colostate-pueblo.edu Since its incorporation in 1933 as Southern Colorado Junior College to its new designation as a regional, comprehensive university, Colorado State University-Pueblo has served the changing needs to the citizens of Colorado. CSU-Pueblo and Colorado State University form the Colorado State University System. CSU-Pueblo provides the over 5000+ students with access to quality academic programs, collaborative research activities, and outreach opportunities.

INTELLITEC COLLEGE

3673 Parker Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81008 719-542-3181

intelliteccollege.edu IntelliTec College has been training students for exciting careers for more than 40 years. Unlike traditional colleges, IntelliTec College offers short-term programs to get you started in you new career in just months. The mission of IntelliTec is to provide excellent career training through industry-experienced instructors who meet state and accreditation standards.

AREA GOLF COURSES

ELMWOOD PUEBLO 3900 Thatcher Ave. Pueblo, CO 81005

719-561-4946, pueblo.us

HOLLYDOT COLORADO CITY 55 N Parkway Dr.

Colorado City, CO 81019 719-676-3341,

DESERT HAWK AT PUEBLO WEST 251 S McCullock Blvd. Pueblo West, CO 81007

719-547-22890,

PUEBLO COUNTY CLUB 3200 8th Ave.

Pueblo, CO 81008 719-543-4844,

WALKING STICK 4301 Walking Stick Blvd.

Pueblo CO 81001 719-553-1181,

CREDIT UNIONS

Aventa Credit Union 225 E Evans

Pueblo, CO 81004 7199-545-4889,

Credit Union of Colorado 1721 Hwy 50 West Pueblo, CO 81008

719-585-4470,

ENT Credit Union 3583 Spaulding Ave Pueblo, CO 81008 719-542-5276,

ENT Credit Union Downtown 300 W 5th Street Pueblo, CO 81004

719-543-1388,

Minnequa Works Credit Union 1549 E Abriendo Pueblo, CO 81004

719-564-8793,

Power Credit Union 1615 E Evans

Pueblo, CO 81004 719-564-0710,

Power Credit Union 356 S. McCullock Suite 101

Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-647-2898,

Pueblo Horizons Federal Credit Union 1825 Hood Ave

Pueblo, CO .81003 719-542-5773,

Security Service Federal Credit Union 310 E. Abriendo Ave Pueblo, CO 81004

719-544-6313,

Security Service Federal Credit Union 1902 Vinewood Pueblo, CO 81005

719-564-9311,

Security Service Federal Credit Union 1617 Hwy 50 W. Ste 140 Pueblo, CO 81008 719-564-6313,

Sunwest Educational Credit Union 4141 Sovereign Circle Pueblo, CO 81005 719-561-0804,

Sunwest Educational Credit Union 700 Eagleridge Blvd Pueblo, CO 81008

719-561-0804,

CHURCHES

More thank 100 places of worship represent the ever growing religious services in Pueblo. All major faiths and denominations are represented.

Many churches offer specialized programs for the young and senior citizens.

Assemblies of God

4

Baptist

28

Bible

3

Calvary

1

Catholic

12

Charismatic

1

Christian

7

Christian Science

1

Congregational

1

Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter Day Saints

2

Divine Science

1

Church of God

Cleveland Tennessee

1

Episcopal

2

Evangelical Free

2

Full Gospel

5

Independent

2

Jehovah's Witness

2

Lutheran

6

Methodist

6

Nazarene

1

Non-Denominational

1

Orthodox Eastern

2

Pentecostal

4

Presbyterian

2

Seventh-day Adventist

3

Unitarian Universalism

1

United Church of Christ

1

NURSING & RETIREMENT HOMES

Belmont Lodge

1601 Constitution Pueblo CO 81001 719-584-2400

Pueblo Regent Retirement

100 San Carlos Road Pueblo, CO 81005 719-566-0111,

Belmont Senior Care

3 Douglas Court Pueblo, CO 81001 719-544-3999,

Sharmar Village

1201 W Abriendo, Pueblo, CO 81004 719-544-1173,

Bruce McCandless CO State Veterans Home

903 Moore Dr. Florence, CO 81226 719-784-6331

Life Care Center Pueblo

2118 Chatalet Lane Pueblo, CO 81005 719-564-7741,

University Park Care Center

945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 719-545-5321,

Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community

1111 Bonforte Blvd Pueblo, CO 81001 719-545-5911

Minnequa Medicenter

2701 California St Pueblo, CO 81004 719-561-9958,

Westwind Campus of Care

2515 Pitman Place Pueblo, CO 81004 719-564-0550,

Primrose Retirement Community

5055 Outlook Blvd Pueblo, CO 81008 719-543-3300,

Wynwood of Pueblo

4723 Surfwood Pueblo, CO 81005 719-561-1400,

Pueblo Care And Rehabilitation Center

2611 Jones Avenue Pueblo, CO 81004 719-564-1735,

REAL ESTATE AGENTS AND COMPANIES

Castle Royal Properties, Inc. 11 Harrogate Terrace, Pueblo, CO 81001

719-545-7318,

Haney Real Estate 1035 E Longsdale Dr, Pueblo West, CO 81007

719-250-9864,

Jones-Healy Inc. 119 W 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003

719-545-8181, Jones-

Re/Max of Pueblo. Inc.-Valdez 511 W 29th Street #A, Pueblo, CO 81008

719-585-8722,

Re/Max Pueblo West Inc. 19 E Abarr Dr, Pueblo West, CO 81007

719-547-1710

Re/Max Pueblo West-Anderson 19 E Abarr Dr, Pueblo, CO 81007 719-547-1708

Keller Williams Performance Realty 600 N Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003 719-583-1100,

Re/Max Pueblo West Inc.-Trujillo 19 E Abarr Drive, Pueblo West, Co 81008

719-547-1724,

Merit Co., Inc. 1150 Elkton Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

719-598-4884,

Re/Max Associates-Tibbs 1310 Hwy 50 W., Pueblo, CO 81008 719-583-8383,

Re/Max Associates-Tripp 1310 Hwy 50 W., Pueblo, CO 81008

719-553-1706,

Re/Max of Pueblo. Inc. 511 W 29th Street #A, Pueblo, CO 81008

719-546-1717

Re/Max of Pueblo. Inc.-Miller 511 W 29th Street #A, Pueblo, CO 81008

719-586-0871,

Red Creek Land Company 131 S. Main Street, Pueblo, CO 81003

719-543-6663,

Schwabe Real Estate Inc. 232 S Union, Pueblo S. Union 719-546-3782,

Sound Venture Realty 503 N Main Suite 5, Pueblo, CO 81003

719-542-8426

Southwest Brokerage Corp. 36 N Research Drive, Pueblo West, CO 81007

719-545-0461

MOVING

Affordable Storage Solutions 90 Greenhorn Dr. Pueblo, CO 81004 719-564-2345,

Eagleridge Mini Storage 1065 Eagleridge Blvd Pueblo, CO 81008

719-295-1105

Economy Mini Storage 511 Thatcher Ave Pueblo, CO 81005 719-564-2232,

Two Men and a Truck 4029 Club Manor Dr. Pueblo, CO 81008 719-543-9000,

MORTGAGE BROKERS

American Dream Mortgage 627 N Main Street Pueblo, CO 81003 719-255-8141

Freedom Financial 1310 Fortino Blvd Ste A

Pueblo, CO 81008 719-543-0115,

Premier Mortgage Service Inc. 1700 Fortino Blvd

Pueblo, CO 81008-1858 719-542-5626,

STORAGE

Southern CO Cold Storage and Warehouse 1745 N Erie. Pueblo, CO 81001 719-545-0155

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