Aerospace and defense are industries with deep roots in Colorado and metro Denver, providing part of the foundation on which the area’s economy was built decades ago. 
Local economic development officials want to ensure that these industries remain integral to the success of the region, but underbuilt infrastructure is a hurdle on the path.
The state has an excellent talent and education pipeline for the aerospace sector, but investment in infrastructure is crucial, said Tim Vanderhoof, vice president of economic development at the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corp.
“Utilities, utilities, utilities. We need to have water, wastewater, natural gas,…
Source: Aerospace In Colorado Is Ready For Liftoff, But Infrastructure Needs Weigh On Industry