National Site Selectors Confirm: Colorado Rises Above the Rest
National site selectors saw firsthand what Colorado’s health innovation community already knows. Our state rises above the rest.
During Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation’s 2025 Site Selection Conference, national site selection consultants shared what makes Colorado a top contender for life sciences, quantum, and other innovation-driven industries.
Savannah Jermance, Director of Business Incentives and Site Selection at Ryan, highlighted the convergence of advanced industries in Colorado, including quantum, life sciences, and climate resilience with the NSF ASCEND Engine.
Colorado’s collaborative spirit drives health innovation and strengthens our advanced industries. At the Site Selection Conference, Colorado Hub for Health Impact partners joined leaders from life sciences, quantum, climate resilience, aerospace, and other advanced industries during a week that spotlighted Colorado’s strengths.
The New Executive Welcome celebrated executives in new roles who have recently relocated to or are expanding their companies in Colorado, including Anna Jeter, AOA Dx Co-Founder, and Michael Landau, Corden Pharma Managing Partner. The event took place in the foothills under a full moon with sweeping views of the night sky. Panelists shared why they chose Colorado.
“I have never seen an esprit de corps like the one we have with startups here.”
-Bryan Leach, CEO, Ibotta
“The next generation of quantum will happen here.”
-Sristy Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, Mesa Quantum Systems
At BioMed Realty, the Colorado Bioscience and Quantum Workforce Panel explored how shared infrastructure, talent pipelines, and partnerships are fueling growth across high-impact industries.
During the feedback dinner which attracted hundreds of Coloado business leaders, site selectors emphasized how talent and collaboration set Colorado apart.
“I was floored by the stats and the talent pipeline.”
-Mike Falleroni, Principal, Ryan
“Colorado’s reputation overall is really good, well-educated talent, predictable tax structure.”
-Larry Gigerich, Executive Managing Director, Genovus
“Colorado’s geography creates a large yet small dynamic, connected and collaborative. You could feel the collaboration.”
-Steve Brunson, Principal, DMA
Metro Denver EDC continues to bring together public, private, and academic partners to strengthen Colorado’s position as a destination for high-growth industries.
Thank you to Ray Gonzales, Daniel Ryley, and the Metro Denver EDC team for advancing Colorado’s competitiveness and spotlighting our state’s innovation ecosystem.
As Larry Gigerich said, “The crowd we see here, we don’t see this anywhere else we go.”
