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2009 FAST FACTS PROFILE
One of Colorado’s finest community’s ♦ Spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains ♦ Charming agricultural community ♦ Well managed ♦ Excellent location
The Town of Eaton is known for all of this and more…
KEY FACTS: Named for the state’s fourth governor, Benjamin H. Eaton, the town is located 7 miles north of Greeley on US Highway 85, and is just 20 minutes from Fort Collins
Population as of 2009: 4500
Highway Access:
Highway 85 – through town
Highway 34 – 7 miles south in Greeley, 10 minutes away
I-80 – 42 miles
I-76 – 43 miles
I-25 – 15 miles
Railroad Access: Union Pacific Railroad -- 40 miles south of Cheyenne, a major Union Pacific Railroad hub
Airport Access:
Greeley-Weld County Airport 9.7 miles, 15 minutes
Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport 21.3 miles, 35 minutes
Denver International Airport 60 miles, 1 hour
Workforce area: Eaton, Greeley, Fort Collins, Windsor and Cheyenne
Top industries: Agriculture, manufacturing, government
Largest employers:
Harsh International, Inc.
Agland, Inc.
Eaton School District Re-2
Education:
Eaton School District Re-2 K-12
Close proximity to 3 universities and 2 community colleges:
University of Northern Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Colorado, Aims Community College, and Front Range Community College
Lifestyle Amenities
New executive and employee housing stock¨ 18 hole golf course
Recreational centers
Parks and open space
Great Western Trail – Planned regional pedestrian/horse/bike trails
Utility Service Providers
Electric: Xcel Energy
Todd Anderson, Area Manager Community and Local Gov’t Affairs
303-245-2285, todd.anderson@xcelenergy.com
David Baca, Electric Area Engineering
970-395-1236, David.A.Baca@xcelenergy.com
Natural Gas: Atmos Energy
Christine McDermott, 970-304-2080
Water: Town of Eaton
Gary Carsten, Town Administrator, 970-454-3338
Wastewater: Town of Eaton
Gary Carsten, Town Administrator, 970-454-3338
Telecommunications:
Qwest communications
Abel Chavez, 303-896-7388
v The Town of Eaton has one of the most efficient development review processes. A project can be permitted within 10 business days from the date of submittal of complete development plans and fees.
v Project development may begin upon permitting, while rezoning may be done simultaneously.
v As an incentive to attract certain projects, the town may reduce or waive fees. Incentives are awarded on a case by case basis. The criteria for incentives may include: number of new jobs created, average wages, revenue generated for the town, and the sustainability of the business. |
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