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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



























