Competitiveness/Industry Cluster Study Downloads Toward a More Competitive Colorado - Executive Summary Industry Cluster Study - Executive Summary Toward a More Competitive Colorado - Full Study Workforce Largest Employers in Northern Colorado Largest Employers in Weld County Colorado is overflowing with a diverse workforce, covering every industry and every skill level. Companies in The Great Western Industrial Park can take advantage of three nearby internationally respected research universities and two vocational colleges. Together, CSU, CU and UNC account for over half-a-billion dollars in research grants annually, providing many businesses with incubation capabilities, including research partnerships, technology transfer, patent development and inventions. The entire Northern Colorado region provides planned residential development, upscale shopping and extensive parks and trail systems right at your front door. Not only is Weld County one of the fastest growing in the nation, its proximity to the Denver-Boulder metro area and other northern Front Range communities places it within easy commuter distance to an estimated labor force of almost 635,000 people ? a dedicated group ready to help your business increase its productivity. Schools & Colleges Colorado State University University of Colorado University of Northern Colorado Aims Community College Front Range Community College Weld County RE-4 School District