Workforce Supply and Demand Data
What are the most in-demand occupations in Colorado? The State’s Talent Found Dashboard uses current job posting data to measure …
economy
County and Regional Economic Data
If you’re researching which industries drive the economy in various parts of Colorado, be sure to view the Colorado Demography …
New "Colorado Talent Pipeline" Report
The Colorado Workforce Development Council has just released a new Colorado Talent Pipeline Report. Issued through a partnership between several …
Time Machine Tuesday: An Economic Profile of Denver in 1974
Recently the Denver metro area has been experiencing unprecedented economic activity and growth, with hundreds of people moving here each …
Online Career Help
Are you looking for a new job, or thinking of taking your career in a new direction? The Colorado Department …
Colorado and the Aerospace Industry
Aerospace has been designated by the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade as one of Colorado’s fourteen key …
Colorado’s Budget in Brief
If you’re confused or overwhelmed by the enormous state budget, or just need a quick, simple answer to a budget …
Main Street Revitalization Act
In 2014 the Colorado Legislature passed HB14-1311, the “Colorado Job Creation and Main Street Revitalization Act,” which provided tax credits …
Revenue Forecast
On December 21 the Governor’s Office and the Colorado Legislative Council both issued their respective quarterly revenue forecasts. The Governor’s …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Industry – 1955
Industry in Colorado changed, and grew, significantly following WWII, according to a 1955 publication in our library collection. “Since World …
Economic Forecasts
The quarterly economic forecasts were released yesterday by the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Legislative Council. The December …
The Crash of 1893
The 1929 stock market crash wasn’t the only crash to occur in late October; an earlier event sparked one of …
Colorado Innovation Week
Governor Hickenlooper has proclaimed August 25-29, 2014 as “Colorado Innovation Week.” According to the Governor’s press release, “The four pillars …
Economic Impact of Colorado Airports
A lot has changed since the Wright Brothers made their historic flight from Kitty Hawk 110 years ago today. Aviation has …
New Version of the Backseat Budgeter
This fall Colorado State University released a new version of their interactive tool, Colorado Backseat Budgeter. Developed in part by CSU’s Colorado …
Creative Districts
In 2011 the Colorado General Assembly passed legislation to allow for the establishment of Creative Districts in Colorado. According to …
Colorado Main Street Program
Recently Governor Hickenlooper announced that Trinidad has been added to the list of communities participating in the Main Street Program. …
The Economic Power of Heritage and Place
Did you know that if you own a historic building, you own an economic asset? Studies have proven that the …
New: Demography Dashboard
The State Demography Office (part of the Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs) has just released a new “dashboard” feature, with information …
Relocating a Business to Colorado
If you’re interested in taking advantage of Colorado’s highly educated workforce and other amenities by relocating your business in our …