In This Issue | April 2024
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Legislative Call to Action
SPARK Centennial Roundtable
Centennial Ranks High on Best Suburb List
True Anomaly Celebrates Milestone
Boom Supersonic Flies Supersonic Jet
Nuburu Announces Investment
Dry Creek Construction Begins
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Business News
City Announcements
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Voice Your Opinion this Legislative Session
Local control matters. There are several bills being considered this legislative session, where the State is positioning itself as the main authority to regulate specific land use and zoning. We believe the decisions that shape our City should be made right here, by the people who live and work here every day. If these bills move forward, the ability to engage in local decision-making will be reduced. Learn more about these bills and how they could impact your business. We've created a civic action tool making it easy for you to contact your legislators - just complete the form and send your message. Take Action Now!
Join Us at SPARK Centennial's First Roundtable Discussion
SPARK Centennial will host its first roundtable discussion on Tuesday, April 23 from 9 - 10 a.m. at the Village Workspace 7173 S. Havana St. Centennial. This month's topic will be "Business, Community, Culture and Impact." This moderator-led session is open to Centennial's business community and promises to be engaging and meaningful. Featured speakers will be the Small Business Development Center and Colorado Enterprise Fund. Register now.
Centennial Ranks #6 on Best Suburbs to Live in Colorado
Centennial shines at #6 in Stacker's Best Suburbs to Live in Colorado list! This accolade underscores our commitment to a top-notch quality of life. With 107,702 residents, a median household income of $124,617, and a median home value of $586,500 (82% homeownership), Centennial is a beacon of community, affordability, and prosperity. Our outstanding schools add to Centennial's appeal. Discover more about Stacker's list at Best Suburbs.
True Anomaly - Celebrates Milestone Launch
Last month, Centennial based space startup, True Anomaly, successfully launched the first of two jackal autonomous orbital vehicles (AOVs) that reached low-Earth orbit via SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission. Congratulations on this significant milestone. For details on the launch, visit True Anomaly.
Boom Supersonic Takes Flight
Headquartered in Centennial, Boom Supersonic successfully flew its XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet for the first time last month at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. XB-1's inaugural flight marks a major milestone, congratulations. Visit Boom Supersonic for details.
Nuburu Announces Investment in Common Stock
Nuburu, known for its high-power and high-brightness industrial blue laser technology, just announced a $3 million investment in the company's common stock by strategic investors as well as initial purchase orders from new customers. Nuburu is based in Centennial. Visit Nuburu for more information.
Arapahoe County Begins Dry Creek Road Construction
This month Arapahoe County will begin a $4 million project that will improve eastbound traffic on Dry Creek Road at the Interstate 25 interchange. Expect intermittent lane closures during construction. Preliminary work is now being completed in preparation for construction that will improve traffic flow from the northbound I-25 off-ramp. Visit Dry Creek for more information.
Business News
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South Metro Denver Chamber is accepting applications to join its board of directors. The deadline to submit is Tuesday, April 30. Complete your application if interested.
- Vote for Centennial's Best of the Best 2024 until April 15, sponsored by the Centennial Citizen. View the categories and vote, by visiting Best of the Best.
- Join the Arapahoe County Water Study open house session on Wednesday, April 24 from 5 - 7 p.m. at Smoky Hill library 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Centennial. This is an opportunity to weigh-in as the water study enters its final stages.
- Has homelessness had an impact on your business? Recommended action and resources are available on the City website.
- The State of Colorado is offering a 50 percent tax credit to employers who provide sustainable commute benefits. 2024 is the last year to take advantage of this credit. For more information, visit Sustainable Commute Benefits.
- Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) has awarded a $7 million dollar grant to the High Line Canal Conservancy, in partnership with Arapahoe County, for improvements to 28 miles of the High Line Canal Trail.
City Announcements
- The City will host an E-recycling event on Saturday, April 20 from 8 - 11 a.m. at Centennial Civic Center. Residents will have the opportunity to properly recycle electronic items and keep them out of landfills. Check this list for accepted items before you arrive.
- Support Earth Day on Monday, April 22 to promote environmental protection and climate action. This year's theme is planet vs. plastics. What action will you take to protect our Earth?
- Save the Date! Centennial's "State of Our City" event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Centennial's Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport. Tickets are now available.
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