Numerican Revolution

Numericans are passionate about solving problems, so it makes sense that we like to get involved in our communities. Whether it’s forming a professional affiliation or filling a community need that touches our hearts, Numerica encourages volunteerism.

We’ve participated in local Habitat for Humanity projects and we’re a member of United Way Business Cares. Numerica also provides active leadership in area business development groups and in a regional defense contractor’s network.

We “buy local” whenever possible to support the economies where we live, work and play. Numerica purchases many goods and services locally – from coffee to marketing expertise, and everything in between. We take pride in our communities, and we’re dedicated to helping them thrive.

Life in Northern Colorado

Money magazine consistently ranks Northern Colorado communities in the top 50 Best Places to Live in the nation (Fort Collins #2 in 2008, #1 in 2006; Loveland #33 in 2008; and, Longmont #50 in 2008). Award-winning schools, arts and culture, Colorado State University, and access to boundless outdoor recreation, are just a few reasons why our quality of life is so darn good in Northern Colorado.
We always knew our region was special, but it’s nice to see our name at the top of so many lists as a great place to live and do business:

• Best Place to Live and Work for Young Professionals in the nation (pop. 100,000 – 200,000), Next Generation Consulting (2009)
• One of Top 10 Best Places to Live, U.S. News and World Report (2009)
• 3rd Best City, Natural Resources Defense Council’s “Smarter Cities” sustainability list (2009)
• 2nd Best Metro for Business and Careers, Forbes magazine (2009)
• 7th Best Midsize Metro in the nation, bizjournals.com (2009)
• 9th Best Cheap City in America (Fort Collins/Loveland) and 13th Best Cheap City in America (Greeley), Forbes.com (2009)
• One of Top 20 Places to Thrive, Best Boomer Towns (2009)
• 10th Best-Educated City in America, Business Week (2008)
• One of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids, Business Week (2008)
• Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community, League of American Bicyclists (2008)
• 2nd Best Place to Live in the nation, Money magazine (2008)
• One of 8 Enriching Towns for Art and Music Lovers, Where to Retire magazine (2008)
• 3rd Best Place for Business and Careers, Forbes magazine (2008)
• One of 30 Fast Cities due to innovation and creativity of the workforce, Fast Company magazine (2007)
• Best Place to Live in the nation, Money magazine (2006)
• One of Top 25 Best Running Cities in America, Runner's World magazine (2005)
• Officially designated as a “Take Pride in America Community” by the U.S. Department of the Interior (2005)
• Top Retirement Spot, Where to Retire magazine (2005)
• Best Place to Reinvent Your Life, AARP magazine (2003)
• One of Top 50 Places to Live in the United States, Forbes magazine (2002)

Numerica’s headquarters is located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, within an hour’s drive of Denver, and less than a few hours away from several world-class ski areas. Only 40 minutes from Estes Park – Colorado’s #1 vacation destination – and with more than 300 days of sunshine annually, Northern Colorado is the perfect place to enjoy year-round outdoor activities. We also have the most restaurants per capita of any community in the nation, where you can sample fresh cuisine and a local microbrew on one of our many outdoor patios.

Hiking, camping, biking, rock climbing, rafting and kayaking are just minutes from your backyard, and the local arts, culture and music scene is ranked in the country’s top ten. And if you like sports, Colorado is home to professional football, basketball, hockey and baseball teams, as well as nationally ranked collegiate athletic programs.

Life in Dayton, Ohio

Dayton is where corporate giants, mid-size companies and savvy small businesses combine with a proud, educated workforce to form partnerships in progress and innovation. It’s where the vibrant downtown and Riverscape development attract young residents, and where arts and culture come alive. See how Dayton’s quality of life stacks up with the rest of the country:

• Dayton Art Institute rated 3rd Best Art Museum in the United States for kids, Parents magazine (2009)
• 5th among medium-sized cities on Dr. Richard Florida’s Creative Index – Dr. Florida is author of the book “The Rise of the Creative Class and How It’s Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life”
• 5th Best Metropolitan Area for Degrees Granted in Science and Engineering, the New Economy Index
• Ranked 6th among all national metropolitan areas for housing affordability
• One of the Top 10 Best Cities for Education, Places Rated Almanac (2003)

Dayton is located in the Miami River Valley region of southwestern Ohio, just north of Cincinnati.

Known as the “Gem City,” Dayton has a legacy of innovation. It’s the home of the Wright Brothers and Charles Kettering, and inventions ranging from the airplane to the cash register to micro-encapsulation. Dayton continues to host significant industrial, aerospace and engineering research activity, and boasts more than 25 colleges and universities actively instructing more than 70,000 students annually.

Wherever you are in the Dayton region, you’re never more than 15 minutes away from a park filled with forests, meadows, and miles of beautiful trails and streams linking you to nature.

Dayton is also home to a variety of performing arts venues, the annual Cityfolk Cultural Festival, and the Oregon District: an historic residential and commercial district located in southeast downtown Dayton filled with art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs and coffee houses.