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Rising Property Taxes Add to State’s Housing-Affordability Woes
A new study by the Denver-based Common Sense Institute (CSI) examines the skyrocketing cost of property taxes and the implications for housing affordability in the state. Released April 9, the study, “Colorado Property Tax Primer: Where do Property Taxes Stand and Where are They Going?” notes that a dramatic increase in home[...]
Colorado is Dead Last in Housing Affordability in America, According to New Study
Housing affordability in Colorado has long been seen as an impediment to attracting and retaining workforce talent as well as new businesses. Where does Colorado stand compared with other states? Dead last, according to the Common Sense Institute, which ranks Colorado 51st, behind all states and Washington, D.C., in housing comp[...]
Defining ‘Sustainability’ in Modern Business — is it Even Possible?
One word, more than any other, has come into the business and economics lexicon in the last several decades — sustainable. Merriam-Webster defines sustainable as maintained at length without interruption or weakening. In the world of economics, sustainability offers a minimal condition we aspire to as we seek to, at the very l[...]
Striking Tech Gold in The Rockies: Fueling Innovation and Talent in Denver and Beyond
Every 72 hours a new tech company stakes its claim and opens its doors in Colorado. This impressive statistic signifies more than a booming economy, it demonstrates that Colorado must be offering something more than a thriving job market. What is the allure of the Centennial State to tech giants and ambitious startups? Over the [...]
History Colorado Awards More Than $74,000 to County and Municipal-led Preservation Projects
History Colorado’s Certified Local Government (CLG) program has awarded $74,870 for county and municipal government-led historic preservation projects. The three projects funded in this grant round help with the identification and study of historic resources and provide guidelines for meeting the needs of growing communities [...]
Beyond the Headlines: A Factual Perspective on Regional Banking
We are two months into 2024, and instead of looking ahead and maintaining positive momentum from a strong Q4 2023 performance, I find myself experiencing an unwelcome sense of déjà vu. Regional banks are once again the target of dramatized and often misleading headlines because, for the second time in less than 12 months, in[...]
How Will Stock Markets React to the 2024 Presidential Elections — and What Should Investors Watch for?
With a likely repeat of the 2020 election, I am often asked, “What happens if a particular candidate wins?” In the very short run, it can have a notable impact, like the night Donald Trump won in 2016. The futures market fell precipitously after he was announced the winner, but by the time the markets […]
Governor Polis, OEDIT Announce 180 Small Business Accelerated Growth Program Grants
Today, Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s (OEDIT) Business Support division announced 180 Small Business Accelerated Growth Programs grants to support small businesses in Colorado. Consisting of 113 Access to Capital grants and 67 Digital Marketing grants, these $5,000 awards will h[...]
Elevating the Economy: The Impact of Tech Startups on Colorado’s Business Ecosystem
Colorado has long been known for its stunning natural landscapes and outdoor recreation opportunities. However, over the past few decades, the state has become a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, particularly in the technology sector. This transformation of Colorado’s business ecosystem can be attributed to the emer[...]
3 Trends That Will Shape Business in 2024: Digital Tools, Labor Markets and Strategic Partnerships
2023 was a dynamic year for businesses across all sectors. Artificial intelligence (AI) went from a novel technology to a more widely utilized business productivity tool. Many companies invested additional resources in sustainable business practices. And digital business solutions helped companies thrive. Here are predictions [...]
Does Biden’s LNG Pause Risk Rockies Natural Gas Revolution?
The Biden Administration’s decision to delay new U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export permit approvals is risking a low-carbon revolution happening in the Rockies, which is positioning us to lower global emissions reductions, sustain durable rural economic activity and support America’s geopolitical strength for future de[...]
Can Colorado Avoid the Rising Male Unemployment Rates Across the US?
Even as women enter the workforce at rates never before seen in our country, a disturbing trend is arising among men between the ages of 25-54. A new Common Sense Institute study finds these men, in their prime working-age years, are leaving the workforce. How many men? Today, across the US, roughly seven million men […[...]
