Colorado, became the 38th state in 1876, once it was included in the Union. It is the USA's eighth largest state when it comes to land size. It is situated in the region of the Rocky Mountains in the western United States. The state's various natural and plentiful resources attract many tourists, new residents and businesses.

Business in Colorado's is supported by service industries, like professional services and medical providers. In addition, Colorado's economy has a solid manufacturing sector. The major manufacturers are in machinery, electrical devices, foods, print media and publishing. Moreover, the state is a transportation and telecommunications center for the other Rocky Mountain states too.