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Marshall Fire Recovery: Expedited Permitting Speeds Rebuilding
The Marshall Fire in Boulder County shocked everyone with its speed and devastation. Within a few hours it had taken more than 1,200 homes and businesses. After 34 months the recovery is remarkable. The cities of Superior and Louisville, the two most affected, have made a Herculean effort to restore the homes and neighborhoods, [...]
Made in Colorado (Winter 2023): Autonomous Tent’s Movable Five-Star Hotels
There’s a common misconception that the United States doesn’t manufacture much anymore. In reality, the country continues to out-manufacture China on a per capita basis, and domestic growth outpaced the global average for the first time in years in late 2022. Colorado is a case in point. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of[...]
Denver Ranked 3rd Nationally in New Study for ‘Future-Readiness’
The future looks comparatively bright for the Mile High City, at least according to a recent study that set out to rank the 100 largest U.S. cities in terms of their “future-readiness.” Denver ranked third, behind only Seattle and San Jose, California. The study, released Oct. 10 and conducted by Point2, a Canada-based real [...]
2024: The Next Battle in Colorado’s Never-Ending Fracking Wars
For decades, Colorado’s oil and gas industry has been subject to a constant barrage of threats coming from a variety of angles, including regulation, legislation and litigation. During the last four of five election cycles, you can add ballot initiatives to that list. For years, environmental groups and ad-hoc coalitions have [...]
New Report Sheds Light on Workforce Housing in Mountain Communities
Housing affordability for workers has long been an issue in Colorado’s mountain communities. Analyzing the problem, the 2023 Regional Workforce Housing Report, released Nov. 2 by the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and the Colorado Association of Ski Towns, examines housing programs and projects at 37 rural resort me[...]
Challenges Ahead: Economic Concerns and Inflation Spell Trouble for 2024 Elections
President Biden’s re-election prospects face serious challenges. Despite public approval for many of his initiatives and strong disdain for former President Trump’s and his most ardent supporters’ behaviors, polls increasingly show Biden losing enough swing states to shift the electoral college in Trump’s favor. A myriad[...]
How E-Bikes Will Transform the Transportation Economy in Colorado in 2024
All of a sudden, just this year — just the last few months really — everywhere I go I see and hear about electric bikes. E-bikes are the new fad, rolling into popularity as fast as their pedal-assisted electric motors will drive them. Among my circle of friends and acquaintances, they are the hottest new […]
Who Will Lead Colorado’s Energy Future?
As ColoradoBiz prepared its fifth Energy Report, we identified more than 100 story ideas for consideration. From renewables to hydrogen to the electric grid to battery storage and critical minerals, we were again reminded that we’ll never run out of business stories to tell. And while this report may merely scratch the surface[...]
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5 Metrics for Measuring the Success of Emotional Marketing
About 31% of advertisers report significant profit gains when using emotional marketing. However, emotional or emotive marketing might seem like a less tangible approach to marketing, as far as ways to measure its success. You’re not just looking at sales or website traffic — you’re delving deeper into sentiment [...]
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Unwrapping the Perfect Gift — A New Approach to Gifting in 2024
In a world where experiences triumph over possessions and sustainability takes center stage, it’s time to take an innovative approach to gifting. Say goodbye to cluttered junk drawers and hello to purposeful, travel-friendly gifts that align with the modern, conscious lifestyle. As we embark on this journey together, let’[...]
Andy Filson and the Future of Manufacturing in Colorado (Q&A)
Each year, ColoradoBiz brings together the state’s manufacturers at our Made in Colorado event to celebrate the people and businesses behind some of the state’s most innovative products. This year’s event on December 5, 2023 will feature CoorsTek Chief Operations Officer Andy Filson. ColoradoBiz staff sat down with Mr.[...]
Colorado’s ‘Small but Mighty’ International Tourists: A Powerful Economic Force
International visitors have historically represented nearly 2 percent of overall visitors to Colorado, but they pack a punch: The spending of the international tourist is about 8 percent of the overall tourist spending for the state. “We call them the ‘small but mighty crowd,’” says Andrea Blankenship, deputy director [...]
