Longmont is a vibrant and dynamic community of over 85,000 residents located along the Northern Front Range of Colorado. While the Rocky Mountains rise dramatically to the west of the city and its borders, the Great Plains and agricultural fields stretch endlessly to the east of the city. Longmont and the Front Range are known for a mild four season climate, 300 days of sunshine a year, beautiful views and an impressive array of outdoor recreation possibilities.
Longmont itself is the result of a vision shared by railroad investors in 1870 from Chicago, Illinois. These investors sold memberships in the Chicago Colorado Colony to adventurous pioneering families who headed west to find a new utopian society based largely on agriculture. In 1871, these pioneers renamed their small community Longmont in honor of Longs Peak, a 14,252 foot peak visible from anywhere in the city.
In 2006, Longmont was given the prestigious All American City Award and recently accredited in Money Magazine's "Top 100 Best Places to Live" in 2008. Quality of life has always been an important goal for Longmont and these recognitions give credence to what the citizens of Longmont already know and enjoy.
Even today, Longmont is driven by an independent and pioneering spirit. While the local economy has shifted from an agricultural base to a more diversified 21st century model , Longmont has retained a classic American small town feel. The Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome newcomers and visitors to our city as it has for over 120 years. |
