Why Tri-Lakes?

The Perfect Place for Business

Centrally located in Colorado and the U.S., and only minutes away from Colorado Springs and Denver, the Tri-Lakes area is quintessential Colorado—geographically varied, scenically breathtaking and richly diverse in culture, history and sense of community.

Named for its three local lakes, the Tri-Lakes region encompasses the cities and unincorporated districts of Monument, Palmer Lake, Woodmoor, Gleneagle, King’s Deer and Black Forest.

For businesses and entrepreneurs, Tri-Lakes offers a myriad of attractive commercial sites on which to establish clean industry or relocate in order to grow and prosper. A business-friendly environment, ease of access and highly educated workforce makes Tri-Lakes the ideal business location.

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Location, Location, Location
Centrally located in Colorado. Centrally located in the U.S.

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Educated Workforce
The region's and U.S.'s best and brightest minds.

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Business Friendly

We want you! We really, really want you!

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Quality of Life
Not just a statement - a promise.

​If you are BIG, join some of the largest U.S. companies, including UPS, Texas Instruments, FEDEX, Ball Seal Engineering, Inc., Ramtron Corporation and Ford Areospace.

If you are 
MIGHTY, join some of the leading U.S. companies, including CodeOne Inc., and Woodmoor Group, Inc.

If you are 
HEALTHY, join some of the finest medical professionals: DaVita Medical Group, Mountain View Medical Group, Monument Vision Clinic, and Tri-Lakes Dental and Orthodontics.

If you are 
STRONG, join some of the top national retailers: Scheels, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Bass Pro Shop, and Kohl’s.

If you are 
COOKING, join some of the tastiest national and regional restaurants: Back East Grill, Chicken Salad Chick, Ziggi's Coffee, SeranNos Coffee, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers, Texas Roadhouse, Whataburger, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald's, and Rosie’s Diner.

If you are 
RESTED, join some of the most comfortable lodging providers: Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Drury Inn & Suites and Monument Glamping.

If you are called to 
SERVE, join some of the best nonprofit organizations: Tri-Lakes Cares, Silver Key Senior Services, VisionQuest Alliance, Greater Europe Mission and Mission Training International.

​El Paso County and Tri-Lakes Enterprise Zone
​80% of the Tri-Lakes Region’s commercial properties are included in a Colorado Enterprise Zone, which provides tax credits and incentives to current business within these zones, as well as businesses relocating within a zone.


Tri-Lakes Enterprise Zone
Colorado Enterprise Zone Information

Top ten reasons to choose Tri-Lakes: a list of business and lifestyle benefits.