Colorado Springs Basics A-Z
Colorado Springs Auto Registration, Colorado Springs Drivers License, Colorado Springs Motor Vehicle Info, Colorado Springs Home Auto Insurance, Colorado Springs Home Insurance, Colorado Springs Employment, Colorado Springs Jobs
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise
Auto Registration Requirements:
Colorado law requires that motor vehicle registration be obtained immediately upon residency. Required documents include: title and/or current out-of-state registration, a VIN verification form completed by law enforcement, licensed motor vehicle dealer or licensed emissions testing station; proof of Colorado emissions test, for testing sites call 633-2333; odometer reading at time of purchase (if not on title); proof of insurance. The state’s auto insurance requirements are bodily injury liability, property damage, personal injury protection (no fault medical) and uninsured motorist liability. Further documentation may be required for other forms of transportation. Call 520-6240 or online at http://car.elpasoco.com. Military non-residents on active duty assigned to a station in Colorado or assigned in Colorado to a remote station may qualify for a non-resident exemption. For details call 520-6240. NOTE: All military personnel purchasing license plates in El Paso County cannot be a registered voter in Colorado and claim non-residency, exempting them from the personal property tax under the Sailors & Soldiers Act.
Driver’s License:
State law requires that a person complete ap pli cation and fee payment for a Colorado driver’s license before completing 30 days of residency. A written examination is required of all applicants; a driving examination is required for first-time applicants and those seeking to renew revoked or expired licenses overdue by 90 days. Call or visit online to confirm documents needed for indentification.
Division of Motor Vehicles Offices:
Centennial Hall: 200 S. Cascade Ave. • Colorado Springs 80903 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Chapel Hills Branch: 1710 Briargate • Colorado Springs
(at the mall on north side, next to JC Penney) Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Powers Branch: Southeast corner of Powers Blvd. & Airport Rd.
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Also available at: 4420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy., Suite 188, 594-8701
Business Connection: For Auto and Home Insurance Help, Contact Andy Holloman
Springs named No. 11 among best places to build data centers
By WAYNE HEILMAN
Colorado Springs ranks among the 14 best places in the nation to build a data center, according to a new study by a New Jersey corporate site selection firm.
Low power costs, an abundant supply of highly educated workers, the availability of governmentapproved training programs and a low risk of natural disaster helped the Springs rank 11th in a study released Monday by The Boyd Co. Inc.
Data centers are facilities that house large computer systems and related equipment, such as telecommunications and storage systems for customer information by companies in a variety of industries. The centers often include backup power generators and communications lines and raised floors to keep computer systems from overheating.
The 91-page study estimated the annual cost of running a 125,000-square-foot data center with 75 employees in the Springs at $13.3 million, or $2.1 million more than the top-ranked location, Sioux Falls, S.D., but less than half the cost of a center in New York.
"It's not just about cost, but the availability of low-cost power and land at a reasonable cost and a mid-continent location away from the threat of hurricanes, earthquakes and tornadoes make Colorado Springs a top choice," said Boyd Co. President John Boyd.
A Boyd study two years ago of operating costs and other factors ranked Colorado Springs seventh among 35 cities considered potential data-center sites. The latest study updates that information but also focuses on data centers for the financial services industry.
Ohio-based insurer Progressive Corp. opened a $57 million data center in 2006 next to its customer-support center in northern Colorado Springs, and shipping giant FedEx Corp. is building an expanded data center to replace a smaller facility in the Rockrimmon area.
"This is a booming industry," Boyd said. "Financial institutions have become the leading sector for the industry because of identity theft concerns, but the health care industry also is fueling demand because of privacy requirements for medical records."
Boyd also expects that the growth of entertainment options such as music videos and movies downloaded from the Internet will fuel data-center growth. For more information on the study, go to www.theboydcompany.com.
There are several organizations that help both consumers and businesses make the necessary connections for success, information and problem resolution.
Better Business Bureau of the Pikes Peak Region
636-1155 • www.csbbb.org
Center for Creative Leadership
633-3891 • www.ccl.org/leadership/capabilities/coloradosprings
Chamber of Commerce
635-1551 • www.coloradospringschamber.org
Colorado Institute for Technology Transfer & Implementation (CITTI) 262-3686 • www.citti.uccs.edu
Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
1-877-PIKESPEAK • www.experiencecoloradosprings.com
Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership
886-0088 • downtown80903.com
Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp.
471-8183 • www.coloradosprings.org
Colorado Springs Film Commission
635-7506 • www.filmcoloradosprings.com
Colorado Springs Office of International Affairs
575-4314 • www.coloradospringsinternational.org
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
635-5001 • www.coshcc.com
Housing & Building Association of Colorado Springs
592-1800 • www.cshba.com
Leadership Pikes Peak (Go to Feature Stoy)
632-2618 • www.leadershippikespeak.org
Pikes Peak Area Council of Government
471-7080 • www.ppacg.org
Pikes Peak Association of Realtors
633-7718 • www.ppar.com
Pikes Peak Regional Development Corp.
471-2044 • http://www.pprdc.com
Small Business Assistance & Information
1-800-268-2678
Small Business Development Center
262-3844 • scwcc.com
Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce
442-2007 • scwcc.com
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Toll free hotline: 1-866-999-HALT www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
Women’s Resource Agency – “Dress for Success”
471-3170, www.wrainc.org
Community / Family Centers:
Community centers are strong focal points in their respective neighborhoods. These centers offer safe environments for everyone to enjoy. Education, recreation, cultural events, private parties, receptions and community meetings can all be found any any given time. All centers can be reached by bus from the downtown terminal. For more information access http://adm.elpasoco.com.
Deerfield Hills Community Center
4290 Deerfield Hills Rd. • 385-5996
Hillside Community Center
925 S. Institute St. • 385-7900
Meadows Park Community Center
1943 S. El Paso Ave. • 385-7940
Otis Park Community Center
731 N. Iowa St. • 385-5993
Sand Creek Family Center
550 Sand Creek Dr. • 579-4946
Employment Resources:
For individuals seeking employment information, job training or access to job sites or postings, here are some resources that may be of value.
El Paso County Employment Services
105 E. Vermijo, Suite 103 • Colorado Springs 80901
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2007
Job Line: 520-7400, http://adm.elpasoco.com Jobs are posted/updated on Mondays
Pikes Peak Workforce Center
2306 E. Pikes Peak Ave. • Colorado Springs 80909 667-3700 www.ppwfc.org, Hours: Monday-Thursday8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
This website has numerous job site connections and satellite offices:
Lorraine Community Center – Military Spouse Program
301 E. Iowa • Fountain 80817 • 444-8302, Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Teller County – Aspen Mine Community Center
166 E. Bennett Ave. • Cripple Creek 80813
Call 689-3584 for hours
Youth Work Zone (14 to 21 years old)
8 S. Nevada Ave. • Colorado Springs 80903 • 667-3860
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Teller County Human Resources
112 N. A Street • P.O. Box 959 • Cripple Creek 80813
689-2988, www.co.teller.co.us/human
Helpful websites:
www.helpwantedcoloradosprings.com www.springsjobs.comwww.military.com