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Carson’s growth helps buffer local economy (access required)

by Becky Hurley

Published: May 8,2009

Time posted: 7:25 am

Tags: construction, Economic impact, Fort Carson, Military

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Because of a large military population that spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually, Colorado Springs has enjoyed relative economic stability despite the recession. The Army is the state's second largest employer, with a current active-duty population of more than 20,000 soldiers. And the largest single beneficiary continues to be El Paso County - home to ...





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