Health care expansions continue in region
As Colorado’s population eclipses 6 million people, with 13.8% of them older than age 65 — up from 10% in the year 2000 — the demand for health care services … Continued
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Energy in Colorado continues along two paths
Energy, especially in Northern Colorado, cannot be described without looking at the two primary sectors: traditional and renewable energy. Both are critical to the economy of the region, with Weld … Continued
Universities help alleviate statewide worker shortages
With low unemployment rates, it’s no wonder that workforce development, K-12 education and higher education have come into focus as critical to keep the economy robust. One critical factor in … Continued
Ag sector faces headwinds from costs, commodity prices
Agriculture, a mainstay of the economy in Weld County and in Colorado in general, continues to face headwinds with high production costs and lower crop prices — both of which … Continued
Regional space industry resembles science fiction
For those Northern Coloradans who grew up with their science-fiction imaginations fortified by popular television and big-screen programs such as Star Trek, Lost in Space, Star Wars, 2001: A Space … Continued
Despite headwinds, manufacturing shows growth
Despite the headwinds created by the pandemic, with workplace health challenges, with supply chains disrupted worldwide and an economic slowdown at the beginning of the health crisis, manufacturing managed to … Continued
Hospitality venues rebound from pandemic closures
One by one, hotels, event venues, restaurants and tourist destinations are coming back from the pandemic-induced closures and reductions in operations. Perhaps no industry took a more direct hit from … Continued
Region shifts from jobless surge to labor shortages
A year ago we wrote: “What a difference a day can make. Or a virus. Colorado businesses in virtually every sector of the economy went from crying about being unable … Continued