The Business Research Division conducts economic impact studies and customized research projects that assist companies, associations, nonprofits, and government agencies with making sound business and policy decisions.

Among the tools offered are the annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook, which provides a forecast of the state’s economy by sector, and the quarterly Leeds Business Confidence Index, which gauges Colorado business leaders’ opinions about the economy. The quarterly Colorado Business Review e-newsletter offers decision makers in-depth analysis and information about Colorado’s economy.