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Industry Trends

May 20, 2026

Colorado Springs ranks 12th nationally for independent coworking spaces

Colorado Springs ranks 12th nationally for independent coworking spaces with 47% locally owned operators, surpassing Denver's 32% share.

May 19, 2026

Construction job growth slows across US metro areas amid funding uncertainty

Construction job growth slowed in 166 of 360 US metro areas as uncertainty over project costs and delayed funding weigh on hiring nationwide.

May 13, 2026

BLM seeks input on Colorado oil and gas lease sale covering 14,095 acres

Bureau of Land Management opens public comment on proposed Colorado oil and gas lease sale with 29 parcels totaling 14,095 acres.

May 4, 2026

Report: 82% of U.S. small businesses confident despite economic challenges

Small Business Expo reports 82% of U.S. small business owners expect growth despite economic pressures and customer demand challenges.

Apr 29, 2026

Construction job gains uneven across US metros as funding deadline nears

Construction jobs grew in 52% of U.S. metro areas, but growth risks stalling without renewed federal transportation funding, warns AGC.

Apr 1, 2026

Report: Small business profits rise as technology spending grows in February

Bank of America reports small business profits rose 1.2% in February with a 14% increase in technology spending, signaling productivity focus amid cost pressures.

Mar 27, 2026

Small business AI adoption grows, boosts revenue survey finds

Small business AI adoption is rising, boosting revenue and efficiency as firms invest in digital tools, e-commerce and automation, SBE Council survey finds.

Mar 17, 2026

40% of energy companies using AI, BRG report finds

About 40% of energy companies are using AI in operations as rising power demand and grid strain push adoption, according to a new Berkeley Research Group report.

Feb 26, 2026

Economists debate AI’s impact on US GDP growth

Economists dispute how much AI spending boosted U.S. GDP in 2025, with some saying the impact was minimal despite Wall Street enthusiasm.

Feb 11, 2026

US adds 130,000 jobs in January as unemployment falls

U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January as unemployment fell to 4.3%. Health care and construction led gains while manufacturing showed modest growth.

Feb 6, 2026

US consumer sentiment hits six-month high, business outlook mixed

U.S. consumer sentiment hit a six-month high in February, signaling mixed business outlook as inflation concerns ease but labor market and spending risks persist.

Jan 30, 2026

US producer prices jump in December as tariff pressures rise

U.S. producer prices rose 0.5% in December, the biggest gain in five months, as tariff pass-through and higher service costs lift inflation risks.