What Makes Denver a Great Place to Start a Business?
It’s no secret — Denver is one of the hottest cities in the nation for startups. For Denver startups, 2021 was a banner year with a record $4.3 billion invested in 267 deals — a massive increase of just under 170% compared to 2020. The industries that drew the most investment were: artificial intelligence, healthcare [&hel[...]
Thank You, Inflation
Inflation in our economy has reared its ugly head for the first time in over 40 years, at the rate of 7.04 percent for the 12 months ending in December. I hear everywhere from people that it is hitting the pocketbooks of everyday Americans pretty hard. Of particularly hard-hit areas, consider that the consumer price […]
Global Supply Chain Affects Commercial Real Estate
To understand the world’s supply chain woes, consider sneakers. In September 2021, Nike reported that the time it takes to ship a pair of sneakers from Asia to the United States has doubled from 40 to 80 days. Shipping costs, meanwhile, have more than quadrupled in the past year, according to global digital shipping Group, [&h[...]
Brother, Can You Spare a Round?
Green fee coupons and punch cards. Walk-on primetime rounds and twilight deals. Group discounts. Wink-wink sales pitches from private clubs. And, best of all, beautiful, birdie-bearing conditions on golf courses private, public and municipal. Colorado golfers, the golf industry wanted us that badly. Course operators tried everyt[...]
A Musing on Golf’s Pace of Play Dilemma
Golf is a great game that allows us to spend time with friends outdoors in a beautiful, idyllic setting. Ah, the birds singing in the trees, the warm gentle breeze … ‘Hey buddy would you please hurry up and hit the shot!’ Twenty-seven practice swings just to dump it in the water. We have all […]
The Need for Supply-Side Economics
One of the memorable presidential political quips for me was candidate George H. W. Bush labeling Ronald Reagan’s supply side economic campaign as “Voodoo Economics” trying to develop economic policy based on magic. This was in 1980 as the U.S. and European economies were trying to break free of stagnation and high inflati[...]
Fintech on the Rise
Colorado’s fintech footprint is getting bigger, with numerous companies launching and opening satellite offices in the state in the last few years. Industry observers see a burgeoning sector rooted in Denver but extending in both directions on the Front Range and beyond. Colorado has three cities — Denver (#9), Boulder (#20)[...]
How to Recognize and Avoid EFT Scams
Welcome to 2022, where everything has gone digital. Along with ordering girl scout cookies, marketing your business, and writing elegant love letters, paying invoices by check now happens online. To avoid those credit card processing fees, many businesses now both accept and prefer to receive payments via bank transfer, also com[...]
Colorectal Cancer Screenings Must Remain a Priority
Did you know that one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers in the United States is colorectal cancer? In fact, not counting some types of skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and is the third-leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the country, according to the CDC. This […]
Empowering Young Professionals in a New Era
In the times of the pandemic job market, even recent college graduates entering the workforce have considerable choice as many companies compete to attract and retain talent. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified existing issues around wages and working conditions, and the Great Resignation has challenged employers to respond to[...]
Tips to Help Block Blue Light in an Increasingly Remote World
With persistent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 in Colorado and nationwide, some traditionally in-person activities — work, school and social interactions — will likely remain remote more often than usual for the foreseeable future. As a result, the use of digital devices has surged significantly, with Americans lo[...]
DIY Movers Hauled In and Out of Denver in 2021
Denver was the No. 21 “growth city” in the U.S. last year – at least in terms of do-it-yourself movers arriving in the Mile High City with their stuff in U-Haul trucks. Colorado ranked No. 7 among all states in 2021 for growth as measured by one-way U-Haul moves. According to U-Haul’s annual growth index, […]