Author: Bernadette Berdychowski
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Colorado’s job growth slows, though economists don’t anticipate a recession
Preliminary estimates show Colorado’s job growth slowed more than expected this year and 2026 could also see slower growth, according to the annual economic outlook from the Business Research Division at the University of Colorado Boulder released last week. But sluggish growth doesn’t mean there will be a recession in 2026, economists said. Employment in…
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State of Colorado’s top industries going into 2026
Colorado faced weak job growth throughout 2025. More than half of the 11 largest sectors are expected to have recorded job losses by the end of the year, according to the annual economic outlook from the Business Research Division at the University of Colorado Boulder, released Monday. But 2026 is expected to see improvement, as…
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Colorado unemployment fell to 4.1% in September, delayed data shows
Colorado’s unemployment rate is improving, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The state recorded 134,000 unemployed people in September, 4,800 fewer people compared to August. The state’s unemployment rate fell from 4.2% to 4.1%. The national unemployment rate was 4.4%. The state released September’s data on Thursday, which was delayed by more…
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Colorado’s job growth slows, though economists don’t anticipate a recession
Preliminary estimates show Colorado’s job growth slowed more than expected this year and 2026 could also see slower growth, according to the annual economic outlook from the Business Research Division at the University of Colorado Boulder released Monday. But sluggish growth doesn’t mean there will be a recession in 2026, economists said. Employment in the…
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory renamed to fit Trump’s energy policy
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory based in Golden has a new name to match the shift in U.S. energy policy under President Donald Trump. The Department of Energy announced it renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to the “National Laboratory of the Rockies” effective immediately on Monday. The renaming of the lab is meant to…
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Toys “R” Us opens flagship store in Colorado
Toys “R” Us is making a comeback in the Denver region. The major toy retailer opened a flagship store at the Denver Premium Outlets in Thornton last weekend, just in time for the holiday shopping season. It’s located next to the mall’s Old Navy store. The 10,000-square foot store features an arcade and claw machines.…
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Colorado EDC approves incentives to bring new fabrication facility to El Paso County
A mechanical contracting and systems engineering company is considering opening a new fabrication facility in Monument, north of Colorado Springs. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved up to $453,000 in Strategic Fund incentives to the unnamed company labeled as “Project Cobalt” on Thursday. The EDC often does not disclose company names to protect confidentiality throughout…
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Colorado EDC seeks to lure remote company considering going back to office in Denver
A primarily remote company based in California is looking to transition to an office model and is looking to Denver for its in-person presence. The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved more than $2.1 million in job growth tax incentives to an unnamed company labeled as “Project Sweet Summit” on Thursday. The EDC often does not…
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Shorter flights hit hardest by DIA cancellations
More than a hundred flights have been canceled at Denver International Airport over the weekend, as airlines followed new federal orders to reduce air traffic across the nation. While many major airlines have not released full lists of their canceled flights, United’s cancellations in Denver show many shorter routes have been impacted first. The most…
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Denver’s Brown Palace rated one of ‘most haunted’ hotels in U.S.
About five years ago, the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa’s historical tour guide, Matthew Webb, was heading toward the 10th floor when he heard a distinct whistle. “Nobody was there. And I’m just like: ‘Well, I know I heard it,’” Webb recalled. The historian later mentioned the strange occurrence to another coworker who had worked…