Residents and Workers Positively Rank Longmont as Welcoming, Safe, and Respectful with a Strong Work-Life Balance
LONGMONT, CO (July 7, 2021) – Longmont Economic Development Partnership (Longmont EDP) has released the 2021 Workforce Perceptions Study to gauge how Longmont-based residents, workers, and business owners view living and working in Longmont.
“The survey highlights the deep appreciation residents have for this community, and the active choice people make to live and work here,” said Jessica Erickson, CEO of Longmont Economic Development Partnership. “Longmont has a vibrant economy, it’s full of energy, it’s a great place to work, and it’s a wonderful place to raise a family.”
Key takeaways include:
- Over half of respondents said that Longmont offers “the perfect work/life balance.”
- 50% described businesses located in Longmont as “innovative.”
- More than half rated the schools in Longmont as “good” to “excellent.”
- Over half of respondents describe Longmont as safe, welcoming and respectful.
The survey posed questions that asked for respondents’ rankings in several categories including safety, cost of living, access to entertainment and restaurants, access to outdoor recreation activities, the quality of the schools, and workplace advancement opportunities.
“Affordable housing,” “access to housing,” and “cost of living” were ranked as very to extremely important to respondents and that Longmont had shortcomings in these areas specifically. Longmont EDP is working with elected leadership, the development community, and industry leaders to tackle these issues.
“Despite the uncertainty of last year, we continue to see growth and expansion in Longmont,” Erickson added. “Businesses move or expand here because of the availability of local talent, support they receive, and the opportunity to build and grow. People choose to work here because of the work-life balance, innovative companies, and strong business community. People live here for access to recreation, top-notch schools, as well as a feeling that Longmont offers a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment.”
FOR MORE RESULTS OF THE STUDY, SEE THE ACCOMPANYING INFOGRAPHIC.
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ABOUT Longmont EDP: A 501(c)6 non-profit organization founded in 1981, Longmont EDP is funded with both public and private dollars. More than 120 private sector businesses join the City of Longmont, Boulder County, and Platte River Power Authority as our economic partners. Longmont Economic Development Partnership leads a comprehensive approach to building an economic ecosystem that not only supports but champions businesses and their owners. From world-famous brewers to smart manufacturing plants, specialized business catalysts to world-class research facilities, our businesses in Longmont build an economy that champions growth, prosperity, and inclusion. Longmont’s newly launched economic development strategy, Advance Longmont 2.0, focuses on quality job creation and business investment. We activate a powerful civic infrastructure that identifies problems, creates innovative solutions, and implements these programs across partner organizations. For us, Advance Longmont means doing it together. Learn more at www.longmont.org.
