Colorado Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Colorado, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
Colorado Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Colorado counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Colorado counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | Colorado | 2008 | -- | 4,971 | $6,424,961,341 |
Colorado | 2008 | Federal Government Organization | 13 | $737,897 |
Colorado | 2008 | Hospital | 49 | $872,030 |
Colorado | 2008 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 38 | $36,201,559 |
Colorado | 2008 | Local Government Organization | 21 | $25,912,810 |
Colorado | 2008 | Minority Institution (MI) | 200 | $59,523,182 |
Colorado | 2008 | Other Educational Institution | 99 | $7,766,526 |
Colorado | 2008 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 136 | $5,443,648 |
Colorado | 2008 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 1,138 | $582,287,753 |
Colorado | 2008 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 515 | $130,421,697 |
Colorado | 2008 | State Government Organization | 33 | $9,618,415 |
TOTAL | | | 7,213 | $7,283,746,858 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:01:51 www.forthecommondefense.org