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Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q2 2021 Business confidence increased sharply from Q1 2021 to Q2 2021, and marked further improvement looking out two quarters to Q3 2021, largely due to the pace of vaccinations and the expectations about easing economic restrictions. Optimism was revised up from the...

A 2020 economic study revealed that arts and culture have a significant impact, giving community and business leaders insight on both the direct and indirect effects of these activities. When most people picture mountain communities, skiing or hiking are usually top of mind. In Pitkin County, however, something else brings...

The latest Colorado Secretary of State Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report shows continued slowing in new business filings. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State Website to Read/Download the Report

Download The Colorado Business Review, Issue 1, 2021 This issue highlights the 56th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum, held virtually December 7-11, 2020. Last year proved to have devastating economic impacts, with some industries and communities more severely impacted than others. Modest employment growth is projected in 2021 with...

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q1 2021 Business confidence ahead of Q1 2021wasunchanged compared to Q4 2020, but lookingfurther out to Q2 confidence improved, largely on positive news about the vaccine and the hopes of a real reopening of the economy. Optimism was revised down from the September...

The latest Colorado Secretary of State Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report shows further recovery in new entity filings. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State Website ro Read/Download the Report. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State Website to Download the Colorado Business and Economic Indicator Report for Q3 2020 Visit...

Download The Colorado Business Review, Issue 4, 2020 This issue of the CBR focuses on military veterans and their transition to private and public employment. The articles were written by business and education leaders as well as veterans themselves. This issue quantifies the size of the veteran component of the...

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q4 2020 Business optimism was revised down for the fourth quarter from 51 to 47.9, signaling a more bearish reality as the economy moves into the final quarter of the year. Nonetheless, after falling to a historic low earlier in the year, Colorado...

Download The Colorado Business Review, Issue 3, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic caused greater job losses in Colorado than the Great Recession. See how each industry is projected to be impacted in this issue of the Colorado Business Review . Read/Download the Colorado Business Review, Issue 3, 2020

The latest Colorado Secretary of State Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report shows rebounding new entity filings beginning in May 2020. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State Website to Read/Download the Report Visit the Colorado Secretary of State Website to Download the Colorado Business and Economic Indicator Report for Q2...