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Survey: Colorado businesses prioritize growth despite economic uncertainty
Colorado businesses focus on growth investments and borrowing despite economic pressures like tariffs and inflation, according to Columbia Bank's 2026 Business Barometer.
Ten rural Colorado organizations receive $25,000 economic development grants
The Colorado Office of Economic Development awarded $25,000 in Rural Ready seed grants to 10 rural organizations to support local economic growth.
US manufacturing rises on front-loading orders but factory jobs hit six-year low
U.S. manufacturing activity rose in June due to front-loading orders, but factory employment fell to a six-year low amid rising costs tied to the Middle East conflict.
Colorado forecast projects continued growth and higher state revenue
Colorado's economy is expected to grow through 2026 with higher state revenue and a smaller gap to the TABOR spending cap, despite inflation and market risks.
U.S. consumer sentiment improves as gasoline prices ease
U.S. consumer sentiment rose in early June as gasoline prices dropped from four-year highs, easing cost-of-living pressures despite inflation concerns.
US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years amid energy surge
U.S. producer prices rose 6.5% annually in May, the largest gain in 3-1/2 years, driven by surging energy costs amid Middle East tensions.
US consumer inflation rises above 4% amid Iran conflict energy surge
U.S. consumer inflation rose 4.2% in May, driven by energy price spikes linked to the Iran conflict, pressuring households and influencing Fed policy.
Small business optimism declines as hiring plans weaken
The National Federation of Independent Business reports a decline in small business optimism and hiring plans in Denver amid rising costs and inflation concerns.
US public’s inflation expectations steady in May despite Middle East conflict
The New York Fed survey shows US public inflation expectations largely unchanged in may amid middle east tensions and rising gasoline prices.
Colorado expands Cottage Foods Act to allow sales of refrigerated foods
Colorado expands the Cottage Foods Act to permit home-based sales of refrigerated foods like tamales and burritos, supporting small food entrepreneurs.
Colorado SBDC receives $1.81 million in federal funding to support small businesses
The Colorado Small Business Development Center received $1.81 million in federal funding to support advising, training, and assistance for small businesses statewide.
US economy posts third straight month of strong job growth
The US economy added 172,000 jobs in may, marking the third consecutive month of strong job growth amid steady unemployment at 4.3%.
