b'I n the center of the United StatesColorados central location gives compa- Success Storieswhere beautiful blue skies framenies a competitive advantage, says Afshinand Impactthe Rocky Mountains, life sciencesSafavi, Ph.D., Founder, CEO, and President innovation thrives in Colorado, the Hub forof Colorado Health and Tech Centers. WithColorado\'s life sciences sector has a proven Health Impact. Advancing Colorado as anone of the worlds top international airports, atrack record of success. Steve VanNurden, epicenter for health impact is the focus of arate-friendly freight environment, and move-inPresident & CEO of Fitzsimons Innovation national economic development campaign,ready or customizable lab space, Colorado hasCommunity, underscores this sentiment, with support from leading organizationsthe room to build, developers who understandsaying, "We welcome life sciences organiza-including life sciences companies, economicthe life sciences industry, and a location thattions looking to call Colorado home and to development groups, local governments,attracts talent. collaborate with a robust community already developers, and builders. The initiative reflectsin on the secret: the health and life sciences the states collaborative culture. Intersection of industry in Colorado is strong and making a Innovation Industriesglobal impact on the future of health."We are attracting high-growth companies, top-tier talent, and significant investment toColorado Hub for Health Impact seeks toTheU.S.36Collaborative,representing Colorado, fostering a vibrant ecosystem thatadvance a sustainable, innovative ecosystemBoulder, Broomfield, Louisville, Lafayette, drives breakthroughs in health and care. "Ourthat fosters continuous growth and devel- Superior, and Westminster along the high-partnership shares a vision for Coloradosopment. By highlighting the state\'s uniquetech U.S. 36 corridor connecting Denver future as a world-class hub for health inno- advantages, the campaign aims to positionand Boulder, is home to leading aerospace, vation," says Elyse Blazevich, President & CEOColorado as the premier destination for lifeclimate resilience, life sciences, technology, of Colorado BioScience Association, whichsciences and emphasize the convergence ofand quantum computing companies and serves as the lead organization for Coloradoinnovation industries. organizations. "Colorado is recognized as Hub for Health Impact. "This first-ever, large- "At the center of the country, and the inter- the Hub for Health Impact due to its highly scale investment is bringing more life sciencessection of innovation industries including lifeeducated, innovative, and inclusive popu-companies, talent, and investors to Colorado,sciences, high technology, and quantum com- lation. This is a perfect blend of academics, resulting in even stronger collaborations andputing, Colorado and the Metro Denver regionbusiness leaders, and entrepreneurs. Cities breakthroughs that save and change livesattract big thinkers and problem solvers, saysrepresented by the U.S. 36 Collaborative Raymond H. Gonzales, President of Metromake up more than 30% of the states life around the world." Denver Economic Development Corporation.sciences assets and are proud to invest in Colorado is the right choice for companies,Whether theyre lifelong residents, graduatesthe growth of an industry thats vital to our investors, or talent considering expansionof our top-ranked universities, or newcomersregion and state," says Joseph E. Hovancak, or relocation, with the country\'s top talenthere for opportunities and outdoors access,Vice President of Economic Vitality at Boulder transforming every aspect of health and care.they share a commitment to saving andChamber and Executive Director of Boulder Our community is right-sized for high-growthchanging lives around the world." Economic Council.organizations, with excellent infrastructure, lab and office space, outstanding academic and research institutions, and successful companies at all stages of commercialization. Our partnership shares a vision for Colorados future as a world-class hub for health innovation.ELYSE BLAZEVICH PRESIDENT & CEO COLORADO BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION2024-2025 BIOSCIENCE COLORADO 31'