Organic sector thrives despite headwinds
The last year has been something of an out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire situation for the natural and organic industry, which clawed its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic only to face the wrath … Continued
Industries
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
Health care continues growth cycle regionwide
Health care in the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado is poised for a strong year, with 1.5% statewide growth projected by the Leeds School of Business. However, the industry received … Continued
Energy companies move toward zero emissions
Statewide, electricity and natural gas rates have moved up as natural gas production went down over the past year. Xcel Energy announced plans to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions 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
Region’s universities fuel state economy
One critical factor in the strength of the Colorado economy — including its ability to outperform the nation during economic downturns — is the presence of institutions of higher education. … Continued
Cannabis markets soften, yet still robust
With its uncanny power to chase away the boredom of being stuck inside during a worldwide pandemic, cannabis usage and sales skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic but have since come … Continued
Brewing industry grows, but not without hiccups
Brewing has had an uneven year, with supply chain issues and rising costs affecting the industry at large but smaller breweries especially. The year began with a massive splash, with … Continued
COVID highlighted region’s bioscience industry
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the strength and capacity for innovation within the region’s bioscience industry, particularly in the Boulder Valley where a number of pharmaceutical and medical-device companies entered the … Continued