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Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q3 2020 After falling to a historic low in Q2 2020, Colorado business leaders’ confidence improved ahead of Q3 and Q4 2020. A small majority (52%) continued to cite COVID-19 for their pessimistic outlook, but glimmers of optimism shone through with individuals citing...

Download The Colorado Business Review, Issue 2, 2020 While the good food industry offers a myriad of health, wellness, and environmental benefits, it also makes a substantial economic impact. The articles in this issue were primarily written by business leaders working in, and supporting, the natural and organic food industry...

The latest Colorado Secretary of State Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report shows continued a decrease in new entity filings beginning in February 2020. Visit the Colorado Secretary of State Website to Download the Colorado Business and Economic Indicator Report for Q1 2020 Visit the Colorado Secretary of State Website...

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q2 2020 Colorado business leaders’ confidence dove to historic lows entering Q2 2020, with 86% of panelists citing COVID-19 for their pessimistic outlook. The index also recorded the largest single-quarter decline in the 17-year history of the index, illustrating the rapid deterioration of...

Download The Colorado Business Review, Issue 1, 2020 This issue highlights the 55th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum held on December 9, 2019 in Denver. Colorado’s employment growth is expected to slow this year compared to 2019, although the state will still be among the top 10 for job...

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q1 2020 Colorado business leaders’ confidence improved entering Q1 2020, rebounding to just above neutral. These sentiments coincide with improved trade relations, stable interest rates, and a strong labor report. The most commonly cited reasons by survey responses were the general economy, politics,...

The latest Colorado Secretary of State Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report shows continued slowing in new business filings. Download the Colorado Business and Economic Indicator Report for Q3 2019 Read/Download the Colorado Business and Economic Indicator Report for Q3 2019

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q4 2019 Colorado business leaders’ confidence slipped into negative territory ahead of Q4 2019, recording the first pessimistic outlook since Q2 2011, and registering the lowest index value since the end of the recession. These sentiments coincide with ongoing trade tensions, an additional...

Download The Colorado Business Review, Issue 2, 2019 Although Colorado continues to grow in 2019, this growth has slowed slightly since the strong reacceleration last year. Read/Download the Colorado Business Review, Issue 2, 2019

The latest Colorado Secretary of State Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report shows that new entity filings and existing filings grew in Q2 compared to a year ago. The increase points to continued job growth in the state throughout 2019. Download the Colorado Business and Economic Indicator Report for Q2...