Aurora is home to such attractions as the Aurora Asian Film Festival, the Aurora History Museum, the Aurora Fox Arts Center, and the Aurora Symphony Orchestra. Hiking, biking, and riding trails dot the landscape and provide opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Aurora has a long history of smart business strategies that have made a noticeable impact on the economy. Aurora's 2006 Business Recognition Program Awards recognize organizations that have gained a foothold in this growing economy. Recent businesses in the spotlight include Adolfson & Peterson Construction, Padgett Business Services, and PhosphoSolutions biotechnology firm. Other major industries in the city include:
- Professional and technical services
- Construction management
- Business management
- Retail trade
- Healthcare and social assistance
The old Fitzsimons Army Medical Center is now under redevelopment as the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Hospital. Planning to relocate to Denver along with the Colorado Bioscience Park Aurora, these facilities will employ a workforce of 32,000.
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