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U.S. 36 Collaborative

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The U.S. 36 Collaborative comprises communities and economic development organizations situated along the U.S. Highway 36 corridor, connecting Denver and Boulder. The U.S. 36 Collaborative provides information, assistance, and resources to businesses interested in locating or expanding in the region.

The region boasts one of the nation’s most educated populations, featuring one of the highest concentrations of advanced technology workers. Renowned research institutions, such as the University of Colorado Boulder, and over a dozen major federal research laboratories contribute to the region’s dynamic ecosystem.

Known for its scenic beauty and award-winning quality of life, the region enjoys over 45,000 acres of open space, top-rated schools, high-quality healthcare, environmentally friendly policies, and a diverse array of cultural, dining, shopping, and entertainment options.

With a high concentration of businesses in life sciences and other advanced industries, coupled with a wide selection of commercial spaces within 45 minutes of a major international airport, the U.S. 36 corridor is an ideal location for innovative and fast-growing businesses, ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

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U.S. 36 Collaborative

Matthew Wiggins

Associate Vice President of Economic Vitality, Boulder Chamber

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As the Associate VP of Economic Vitality at the Boulder Chamber, Matt doggedly pursues ways to create and connect opportunities between businesses, job seekers, and developers of Boulder and its surrounding communities. Matt has over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications related to business development and K-12 education.

Over the past three years, Matt has assumed leadership roles with several chambers, economic development, workforce, and sector partnership boards. He takes a hands-on approach with this work and looks for ways to simplify systems, share impactful stories, and build relationships that improve the economic vitality of our local community.

The U.S. 36 Collaborative's active engagement in supporting the success of our businesses, advocating for policies that promote a strong economy, and providing innovative economic vitality programming are truly positioning our region as a global innovation hub.

Matthew Wiggins

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Colorado Cures, Spotlight / Talent + Inclusivity, U.S. 36 Collaborative

Corden Pharma Invests for Continued Growth in Boulder

For Brian McCudden, Global Head of Peptide Production at CordenPharma, Colorado offered the right combination of assets for growth, including strong infrastructure, exceptional talent, and a thriving life sciences community.

CordenPharma, a Swiss Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with six technology platforms and 11 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, provides integrated manufacturing of APIs, lipids, drug products, and packaging services. The company supports pharmaceutical and biotech innovators with the complex modalities they need across their drug lifecycle, from development to commercialization.

“The decision to expand was a combination of the really good infrastructure that we already have in place and the ability to expand,” says McCudden.

The company is investing $500 million to expand its Boulder site, adding more than 200 employees to its current staff of 700 and increasing its footprint by 50%. “Fundamentally, you could argue that we will be close to doubling our output (with this expansion),” McCudden says. The first phase is planned to come online in 2026, with full completion in 2028.

“Being in Boulder also enables us to attract and retain talent,” says McCudden, whose team recruits the majority of employees from Colorado schools. He views the region’s growing life sciences ecosystem as an advantage: “The more companies you have in an area that are doing similar things encourages a wider talent pool.”

Demand for peptides has surged with the rise of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss and diabetes, as well as treatments in oncology and radiopharmaceuticals. Because the development and manufacturing of peptides is highly specialized and not a lot of pharmaceutical companies have the expertise or capacity to develop and manufacture them, McCudden sees outsourced peptide production as an area of continued growth for the company.

Colorado’s supportive environment and the U.S. 36 Collaborative’s regional partnerships continue to fuel this momentum, advancing innovation, expansion, and opportunity along the high-tech U.S. 36 corridor, which includes Boulder, Superior, Lafayette, Louisville, and Broomfield.

Spotlight / Location + Real Estate, U.S. 36 Collaborative

PMB: Redefining the Life Sciences Workplace in Downtown Superior

PMB, a leading healthcare real estate developer, and Montgomery Street Partners, are developing Coal Creek Innovation Park—the first speculative purpose-built life sciences campus in Boulder County. This project provides 270,000 square feet of fully furnished lab suites to enable quick occupancy for growing companies.

“Life sciences companies are attracted to Colorado’s highly educated and skilled workforce and ecosystem of educational and research institutions. While historically it has been difficult to find available lab space in Boulder County, projects like Coal Creek Innovation Park are changing that,” said Erik Abrahamson, CBRE.

Situated on the Town of Superior’s vibrant Main Street, Coal Creek Innovation Park is a mere ten minutes from Boulder and twenty-five minutes from Denver. Tenants will enjoy an array of amenities, including fitness and conference facilities, nearby retail and dining, trail networks, and RTD bus station.

Coal Creek Innovation Park is designed to meet the specific and technical needs of life sciences companies. Features such as 100% outdoor air return in the labs, generator backup, and expanded electrical load capacity ensure that biotech firms locating here can focus on their scientific endeavors, secure in the knowledge that their real estate requirements are fully met.

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Colorado Cures / Location + Real Estate, U.S. 36 Collaborative

Biodesix Renovates Former Retail Location in Louisville to Accelerate Data-Driven Diagnostics

Biodesix, a pioneering leader in data-driven diagnostic solutions, is revolutionizing healthcare and accelerating personalized medicine. Established in 2006 in Boulder, Colorado, Biodesix envisions a future where critical diseases are identified early and treated promptly with the guidance of personalized diagnostic solutions.

Equipping healthcare professionals with advanced technology, Biodesix enhances decision-making and improves patient outcomes. Through innovative methodologies and an unwavering dedication to scientific inquiry, the company is shaping a healthcare environment where personalized treatment approaches become standard practice.

In January 2024, Biodesix expanded to its new Louisville, Colorado headquarters and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing laboratory—a newly renovated 80,000-square-foot facility. The company transformed a former Kohl’s retail store, a creative example of adaptive reuse in a leading location for life sciences innovation. This strategic move highlights Biodesix’s commitment to leverage Colorado’s rich talent pool and advance personalized medicine.

Biodesix fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, enabling its team to address critical clinical questions faced by physicians, researchers, and biopharmaceutical companies. The company is focused on building a future where personalized healthcare saves and changes lives by revolutionizing how diseases are diagnosed and treated.

Colorado Cures / Location + Real Estate, U.S. 36 Collaborative

Access Brings Success for Corgenix in Broomfield

Corgenix is an accredited laboratory specializing in clinical studies, clinical trial management, physician-ordered patient testing, and contract development and manufacturing. The company has operated for more than 30 years along the U.S. 36 Corridor. The high-tech corridor connects Boulder, magnet for science and technology talent, CU Boulder, and federal labs, to Denver. Cities including Boulder, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and Westminster house some of the best-known life sciences companies in the state.

Corgenix is a global company with partnerships across biotech companies, the pharmaceutical industry, cancer research centers, and academic laboratories. Colorado’s central location, and ease of access from the U.S. 36 Corridor via major highways and the Denver International Airport to major domestic and international markets, are critical to their accomplishments. To fuel their success they have tapped the region’s educated and skilled workforce to fulfill every vacancy.

Companies like Corgenix are the key to the U.S. 36 Corridor’s thriving life sciences ecosystem. Corgenix is located in Broomfield, which is host to more than 1,000,000 square feet of approved space in developments, including the Arista 36 development and the Simms Technology Park, providing ideal opportunities for life sciences companies. Life sciences companies choose to make their home in Broomfield to take advantage of the highly skilled workforce, stable tax rates, affordable commercial space, access to trails and open space, and proximity to transportation hubs. With more developments geared towards this sector on the way, the region is a thriving hub for life sciences innovation.

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We love to collaborate with new arrivals. Our welcoming life sciences community is right-sized for high-growth companies. There’s more than a million square feet of lab space planned or in development critical infrastructure and state support for startups expansions and relocations. Our supportive partners are ready for every step of the journey.

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Leader Partner

U.S. 36 Collaborative

U.S. 36 Collaborative

Matthew Wiggins

Associate Vice President of Economic Vitality, Boulder Chamber

Meet U.S. 36 Collaborative

Partner News and Insights

Corden Pharma Invests for Continued Growth in Boulder

PMB: Redefining the Life Sciences Workplace in Downtown Superior

Biodesix Renovates Former Retail Location in Louisville to Accelerate Data-Driven Diagnostics

Access Brings Success for Corgenix in Broomfield

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