Recent Articles from Margaret Jackson
New State Law for Agriculture Pay
A new state law designed to expand labor rights for people who work on Colorado farms and ranches requires agricultural businesses to pay their employees at least the state’s minimum wage. The law also provides provisions for overtime pay, but some workers’ rights groups say the measure doesn’t go far enough. Until now, Colorado farm […]
High Country Conundrum
The ability to work from anywhere and a shift by property owners to rent short-term rather than long-term has made it so difficult for people in mountain towns to secure housing that businesses in those communities are having a tough time finding employees. Retailers, restaurants and other businesses are restricting their hours and even closing […]
Preservation key to Johnson & Wales sale
When Johnson & Wales University announced last summer that it would shut down its campus, it created a rare development opportunity in a city that has precious little land available for large-scale projects.
Diversity in Higher Education
Diversity on college campuses enriches a student’s educational experience as they learn from people whose culture and beliefs are different from their own, but recruiting students of color and making sure their college experience is a fulfilling one takes some effort.
COVID-19 delivers bumpy ride for cannabis sales
Some in Colorado’s cannabis industry took a hit as the coronavirus pandemic prompted Gov. Jared Polis to shut down the state, but being considered an essential business has helped others.
Corporate Housing is on the rise in Denver
Whether they’re considering relocating to a new city or bringing in outside consultants, businesses often find themselves in need of temporary lodging that feels more like a home than a hotel.
Citizens vote to keep the Stapleton name
A heated debate over the name “Stapleton” culminated in a vote this summer by property owners on whether to change it. More than 65 percent of those who cast votes opted to keep it.
The final frontier: Inside the last days of the Stapleton development
Brookfield Asset Management’s $11.4 billion acquisition of Stapleton developer Forest City Enterprises in December 2018 gave its subsidiary, Brookfield Residential, its first opportunity to build homes in the award-winning neighborhood.
Rising Rents Transform the Retail Mix in Urban Spaces
As rents continue to rise across the Front Range, pockets of the city that historically have had concentrations of locally owned shops and restaurants are giving way to national retailers that can afford to pay higher prices.
Building Homes With Wellness and Health in Mind
As homebuilders zero in on building the most energy-efficient homes possible, they’re increasingly turning their attention to delivering a product that might actually enhance the health and well-being of residents.
The Best of Colorado Personal Development 2019
Colorado has a lot to offer when it comes to bettering yourself, be it through a job, a new degree or a new nonprofit to support. Our readers have done the work to pick the best of the best for personal development, so you don't have to.
The Best of Colorado Maintenance 2019
There's a lot that goes into maintaining a home. These businesses can help with everything from landscaping and yard work to plumbing and painting.