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A new report helps Colorado mountain towns navigate growth challenges

Report maps out a way communities can escape confounding stresses in rural, amenity-rich regions

DATE: May 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Some Durango business owners indifferent about Iron Horse moving out of downtown

BID executive director says change in location frees up space

DATE: May 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

SBA regional administrator says economy’s recovery from pandemic has been impressive

Colorado’s tourism industry and businesses adaptability among reasons for expedited recovery

DATE: May 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

After losing jobs in January, Colorado’s job market picked back up in February

The state added 6,200 nonfarm jobs last month.

DATE: Mar 25, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New pellet mill in Mancos is subsidiary of Aspen Wood Products

Mesa Verde Pellets will produce aspen and wood pellets for heating and animal bedding

DATE: Feb 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado saw a lot of businesses open at the end of 2022 – and a lot close, too

Persistent inflation, rising interest rates and a growing tally of layoffs at big companies across the U.S. make it difficult to assess the economic forecast.

DATE: Jan 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Business

Southwest Colorado’s unemployment rate rebounds; housing and labor present concerns

Cost of living is impacting employers’ ability to recruit young talent

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds

Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife fears

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

New report downplays economic impact of Colorado’s oil and gas industry

As energy transition continues, oil and gas jobs account for less than 1% of total state employment

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

The cannabis industry is facing its longest downturn yet, with no end in sight

After years of growth, the industry has logged 17 straight months of decline

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s economy is likely to slow even more in 2023, researchers say

State is expected to add about 57,000 jobs next year

DATE: Dec 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

OECD forecast: High rates, inflation will slow world growth

Expect a tepid 2023 as Fed slows growth Hobbled by high interest rates, punishing inflation and Russia's war against Ukraine, the world economy is expected to eke out only modest growth this...

DATE: Nov 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

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