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Relocation
We know the feeling. You've been to
Montrose and have become captivated by
its charm. Those thoughts start to creep
into your mind like... " What would it be like
to live in Montrose? " Glad you asked!
Those views though! Look in any
direction: Epic sunsets and fall colors
take your breath away! 360 degrees
of mountains, from 14ers to mesas to
the wonders of Black Canyon National
Park. When you wake up every day
to picturesque mountain views like
we have in Montrose, there is always
something to be grateful for.
Outdoor lifestyle is cool (and
accessible). Coloradans have made
the outdoor lifestyle " a thing " . Bike and
ski racks are status symbols, and are
you even from Colorado if you haven't
tried stand-up paddleboarding or
snowshoeing? Montrose is the trailhead
to your natural playground. Here, the
mountains aren't just for weekends.
You can kiss your commute goodbye.
Picture this: The clock hits 5 pm on a
workday, your bike is strapped up on
the car, and you head to the trails. By
5:20, you're peddling your way to yet
another incredible view. By 6:45, you're
home for dinner.
The Internet is crazy fast. AND it's
local. And affordable. The addition of
1 Gig Internet to our community has
opened endless doors of possibility and
opportunity. Montrose is also home to
Proximity Space, the #1 coworking space
in the world as rated by Forbes magazine.
The company was founded right here
and has gone global with its software.
Wanna get away? Easy. Buy a plane
ticket to any of the direct-flight options
leaving MTJ, drive five minutes to the
airport, park your car within a 60-second
walk of the front door, and enjoy local

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coffee or microbrews while you wait for
your flight. Road trips more your style?
An hour's drive will have you taking
in the jaw-dropping Telluride valley,
soaking in the Ouray Hot Springs (said
to be the Switzerland of America), or
cruising through Palisade wine country
via horse-drawn carriage.

Everyone else agrees. The Montrose
community has received millions of grant
dollars in recent years from organizations
and agencies that recognize our
potential. These dollars have gone to
fund the construction of our rec center, a
new middle school, walking/hiking trails,
and other community projects.

Education matters. Our school district
recently became one of the first in
the state to be designated as a STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering,
Math) district. Our kids have alternative
learning models that present them with
problems and scenarios they are more
likely to encounter in real life.

Big-city amenities, small-town feel.
On any given Saturday, you'll see a
horse-drawn carriage on Main Street
or a tractor slowing down traffic on
your way home. Yet, we are home to
an award-winning hospital and a brand
new world-class recreation center. We
have great retail options, fun dining
options, and a growing music scene.

You will make more money here. The
economy is good. Cost of living is relatively
low, especially compared to many other
Colorado areas. Our local governments
are in excellent financial shape. Your dollar
will stretch in farther Montrose.
We mean business. We have a great
team that works together in the delivery
of services to existing and potential
local businesses. We work at removing
barriers for businesses rather than
creating them. We understand the
importance of a diverse industry base,
which is why we are always seeking new
and unique businesses for our market.

Quality of life is our number one priority.
When you're ready to dig a little deeper,
stop by our Montrose Visitor Center
at 107 S Cascade in Montrose, visit us
online, or call 970.497.8558.
http://www.VisitMontrose.com
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