AGENDA

1. Introductions

2. Metro Denver Regional Overview

• Places & Culture

• Education & Childcare

• Accessibility: Locally & Globally

• Opportunities for Spouses & Significant Others

3. Denver Public Schools: Enrollment & Choice K - 12

4. Questions & Discussion

DEBORAH CAMERONChief Business

Development Officer

SAM BAILEYVice President

SmartWool – Your Dedicated Colorado Team

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The Metro Denver RegionOver 70 Connected Communities

Welcome to Metro Denver!

• 70 Communities Across 9 Counties• Urban, Suburban, Rural, &

Mountain Living• Transit & Connectivity • Who Lives in Metro Denver?

• 42% Native to Colorado• 48% Native to U.S., but not Colorado• 10% Foreign-Born

Quick Facts about Colorado

• Population - 5,456,574

• Median Age - 36.2

• Veterans - 395,007

• Persons Per Household - 2.54

• Foreign Born Persons - 10%

• Gender Distribution - 49.8% Female | 50.2% Male

• City of Denver Sales Tax: 7.65%

Source: U.S. Census 2014

• 1st Most active state, lowest obesity rate in

the U.S.

• Denver, Colorado - 2nd Best city to live in the

U.S. - U.S. News 2016

• 4th Happiest state - Gallup-Healthways Well-

Being Index, 2015

• 1st For arts participation - National

Endowment for the Arts 2016

88

Source: IRS Individual Master File, Statistics of Income, November 2017

California

14,858

Arizona

6,291

New York

3,877

Washington

3,405

New Mexico

4,313

Texas

14,537

Illinois

4,693

Kansas

3,306

Virginia

3,079

Florida

7,190

Rank U.S. State of OriginMigrants into

Colorado

1 California 14,858

2 Texas 14,537

3 Florida 7,190

4 Arizona 6,291

5 Illinois 4,693

6 New Mexico 4,313

7 New York 3,877

8 Washington 3,405

9 Kansas 3,306

10 Georgia 3,275

Total Colorado In-migration 126,595

“Denver’s coolness factor has made it a top

destination and magnet for

Millennials.”

Colorado’s Top Domestic In-Migration Flows

Arts & Culture• Science & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD)

• Over 300 museums, cultural facilities, theaters, & more across Metro Denver.• Denver Art Museum – denverartmuseum.org

• Denver Botanic Gardens – botanicgardens.org

• Denver Center for the Performing Arts – denvercenter.org

• Denver Museum of Nature and Science – dmns.org

• More live music venues than Austin or Nashville!• Red Rocks Amphitheater – redrocksonline.com

• Fillmore Auditorium – fillmoreauditorium.org

• Pepsi Center – pepsicenter.com

• Ellie Caulkins Opera House – artscomplex.com

• Fiddlers Green Amphitheater – fiddlersgreenamp.com

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EDUCATION& CHILDCARE

Childcare Options Near VF Corp’s Denver Office• Locations of day care providers in relation to 1551 Wewatta VF Corp HQ

• Bright Horizons Montessori on the Mall – 0.7 mile

• Bright Horizons Montessori at Denver Place – 1 mile

• Auraria Early Learning Center – 1 mile

• Denver Athletic Club Childcare Center – 1.1 miles

• Highlands Academy – 1.2 miles

• Colonnade Children’s Center – 1.4 miles

• Montessori Academy of Colorado – 1.5 miles

Additional day care providers can be found at:http://www.metrodenver.org/vf-corporation/

Public Pre-K & K – 12 Education in Metro Denver by County

Additional Resources to Research Schools

Public Pre-K, K-12 EducationPre-K Profile and Metro Denver ResourcesK-12 OverviewMetro Denver School DistrictsColorado Assessment InformationColorado Department of EducationData Resources and Rankings:Colorado Department of Education SchoolVIEWColorado School GradesGreat SchoolsSchool DiggerU.S. News and World Report, Best High Schools

Adams CountyArapahoe CountyBoulder & Broomfield Counties

Denver CountyDouglas CountyJefferson & Broomfield Counties

Additional school district information can be found at:http://www.metrodenver.org/vf-corporation/

Higher Education Opportunities in Colorado

• Colorado is the second-most highly educated state in the U.S. (residents with bachelor’s or higher) behind only Massachusetts.

• 11 public & private 4-year colleges & universities

• 240,000+ total enrollments

• 6 two-year public community colleges

• 300+ private occupational & technical schools

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Denver International Airport (DEN)

• Ranked Best Airport in the U.S. by Wall Street Journal, 2018

• 200 Destinations Worldwide(175 Domestic & 25 International)

• Largest domestic network, just ahead of ORD and DFW

• DEN’s Largest Carriers:

Centrally Located – Ease of Access Throughout the U.S.

• RTD Commuter Rail • 37 minutes from downtown’s Denver Union Station, just

two short blocks from VF Corp’s offices• Trains travel every 15 minutes

University of Colorado A LineTrain to the Plane

Regional Transportation District (RTD)

• Light Rail, Commuter Rail, & Bus Rapid Transit Across the Metro Denver Region with Mobile Ticketing

• Park & Ride Options Throughout Urban & Suburban Communities

• 2 Light Rail Stations within steps of VF Corp’s Offices providing access to urban neighborhoods and suburban communities

• Fares• Local: $2.60, Regional: $4.50, Airport: $9.00

16th Street Mall

E-470

Interstate 25

Highway 36

Interstate 70

Interstate 76

Interstate 25

Regional Transit Map

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University Hills$549,900

5 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,740 Square FeetCity of Denver

Commute to Work during Rush Hour• Car – 9.5 Miles – 10 to 15 minutes• Light Rail & Bus Rapid Transit – Every

30 Minutes – 40 Minutes• Biking – 9.3 Miles

Stapleton$575,000

3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,832 Square FeetCity of Denver

Commute to Work during Rush Hour• Car – 9.9 Miles – 15 to 20 minutes• Light Rail & Bus Rapid Transit – Every

15 Minutes – 40 Minutes• Biking – 6.5 Miles

Lakewood$385,000

4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,254 Square FeetCity of Lakewood

Commute to Work during Rush Hour• Car – 7.4 Miles – 15 to 30 minutes• Bus Rapid Transit – Every 30 Minutes

– 31 Minutes• Biking – 7.8 Miles

Highlands Ranch$433,500

4 Beds, 4 Baths, 1,958 Square FeetCity of Highlands Ranch

Commute to Work during Rush Hour• Car – 19.3 Miles – 35 to 45 minutes• Light Rail – Every 30 Minutes – 60

Minutes• Biking – 22.2 Miles

Westminster$373,000

3 Beds, 3 Baths, 1,965 Square FeetCity of Westminster

Commute to Work during Rush Hour• Car – 10.2 Miles – 20 to 35 minutes• Bus Raid Transit – 26 Minutes• Biking – 7.7 Miles

Utah Park$385,000

3 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,794 Square FeetCity of Aurora

Commute to Work during Rush Hour• Car – 15 Miles – 20 to 35 minutes• Light Rail – Every 15 Minutes – 31

Minutes• Biking – 10.8 Miles

DeKoevend Park$440,000

4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2,220 Square FeetCity of Centennial

Commute to Work during Rush Hour• Car – 15.4 Miles – 35 to 40 minutes• Light Rail – Every 30 Minutes – 63

Minutes• Biking – 21.3 Miles on Dedicated

Bike Trails

Metro Denver to the Vail Valley is a breeze!

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Diversified Industries are Growing in Colorado

Colorado’s Fortune 500 Companies

Rank Company Industry

113 Arrow Electronics Electronics & Office Equipment

179 DaVita Health Care: Medical Facilities

203 DISH Network Telecommunications

247 VF Corporation Apparel & Outdoor Recreation

275 Molson Coors Beverages

277 Ball Packaging, Containers

288 Qurate Retail Internet Services

344 DCP Midstream Pipelines

377 Liberty Media Entertainment

385 Newmont Mining Mining, Crude Oil Production

494 Western Union Financial Data Services

Connecting Job Seekers with Employers • Spouses and significant others relocating to Metro Denver can take full

advantage of our job board.

• By creating a unique profile and identifying you are relocating as part of the VF Corporation family, our team will prioritize connecting you with opportunities based on your interest and expertise.

• Currently in development, spouses and significant others of VF Corporation employees will be able to create a customized profile and search for opportunities by industry that fit their particular skill sets.

Questions?

E-470

Interstate 25

Highway 36

Interstate 70

Interstate 76

Interstate 25

Regional Transit Map

Regional Highway Map

Regional Transit Map

Regional Highway Map

16th Street Mall

Metro Denver to the Vail Valley is a breeze!