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Open for Business — Four Priorities for Maintaining Colorado’s Economic Competitiveness
It’s easy to forget that Colorado businesses aren’t buildings, they are real people — employees, business owners, suppliers, investors — that make up the foundation of Colorado’s economic success. It’s also easy to forget that the economic concerns affecting individuals and families, like inflation, high interest rat[...]
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announces the 2023 National Civics Bee Initiative
The 2023 National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The Denver competition will inspire 6th, 7th and 8th graders to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build[...]
Grand Junction Economic Partnership Announces the 7th Annual Western Colorado Economic Summit
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership has announced the return of the Western Colorado Economic Summit (WCES) with its founding partner, Coldwell Banker. The event will take place on Thursday, April 27 at Colorado Mesa University. GJEP’s Executive Director, Curtis Englehart, stated, “We are thrilled to be bringing back the[...]
What is the Debt Ceiling Crisis?
There has been a lot of news lately about the debt ceiling, but what exactly does that mean? According to Wikipedia, “In the United States, the debt ceiling or debt limit is a legislative limit on the amount of national debt that can be incurred by the United States Treasury, thus limiting how much money […]
Battling the “Data Wheel of Death” in Business Development
In our modern corporate world, data is the most valuable asset a company can hold. Organizational leaders know just how much value there is in the metrics of everything from customer behavior to operational efficiency. From a strategic point of view, data can reduce waste and help businesses to grow more quickly — unless, of [[...]
7 Reasons Local SEO is Excellent for Small Businesses
It’s no secret that proper SEO practices are crucial in the modern business landscape, and local SEO has gained immense traction during the last decade for many reasons. Among them, the fact that more and more people are using mobile phones to access the internet on a daily basis. Search engine optimization (SEO) generally[...]
Best of Colorado Nominations — Your Vote Matters in More Than Just Elections
On February 17, 2023, our 9th annual reader’s poll of favorite businesses will come to a close. Our Best of Colorado contest gives readers and friends of ColoradoBiz a chance to weigh in on their favorite Colorado service providers and we hope you’ll join us! From golf courses to law firms to IT support or […]
Biden is Right About One Thing — Oil and Natural Gas Aren’t Going Anywhere
A funny thing happened when President Biden went off script during his recent State of the Union speech and began jousting with a raucous group of Republican lawmakers. He told the truth. Now, that’s not to say the rest of what he said was lies, but in this unscripted moment, which began just as he […]
How Emily Griffith Technical College Is Helping To Ensure Clean Water for the Future
The importance of our water utilities cannot be overstated; they are the quiet guarantors of our public health and environmental wellness. Despite a half-century of progress under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) systems of rigorously enforced water regulations, the past decade’s news cycles have been [...]
How to Craft an Ideal Employee Experience Strategy — 6 Easy Steps
Families are feeling more connected after the challenging times they’ve experienced over the past three years. In addition to enjoying more time together, they’ve saved money and found convenience from new workplace policies toward flexibility, choice, and remote or hybrid work — three factors that contribute to a successf[...]
New Limits on Noncompete Agreements: What Colorado Employers Need to Know
When Colorado enacted its new noncompete agreements statute in August 2022, many employers expressed apprehension about what it would mean for their company and how to comply. Not only is the new law a dramatic departure from the old, but there are also serious financial penalties for violations. Even companies based outside of [...]
How ‘Microtrenching’ is Transforming Colorado’s Wireless Capabilities
There is no doubt that high-speed broadband access has become an essential tool. Fast and reliable service is critical for individuals to access basic services and for businesses, academia and non-profits to thrive in our digital world. This need became particularly apparent during the pandemic when everyone, from school-age chi[...]
