Tag: uccs economic forum
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Pikes Peak region schools taking steps to address workforce gaps
Colorado is grappling with an education importation problem that will become more acute as time goes on. Colorado has been the No. 1 net importer of young professionals among all 50 states, according to data gathered by Bill Craighead, the director of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs Economic Forum. Administrators at area high schools…
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UCCS Economic Forum: Pikes Peak region remains prosperous despite recent slowdown in growth
The Pikes Peak region remains prosperous, distinguished by high median household incomes and high levels of education attained among its residents — but the area faced a slowdown in growth in 2024 and the first half of this year that stalled home sales, building permits and Colorado Springs sales tax revenues. These and other findings…
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UCCS Economic Forum: Fact over fiction says there’s reason for cheer around Colorado Springs
Over the past year, Bill Craighead has found himself in the unfamiliar position of telling people to cheer up about the economy. “We economists have a reputation for being curmudgeons who, if somebody has an idea, might rain on people’s parade by pointing out hidden costs and unintended consequences,” Craighead told an audience of more…
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UCCS forum to outline economic bright spots, challenges in Pikes Peak region
A broad range of economic issues and challenges directly affecting the Pikes Peak region — including housing, wages, tourism, interest rates, infrastructure and population growth — will be outlined and discussed at the 28th annual University of Colorado Colorado Springs Economic Forum on Thursday. Originally called the Southern Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum when it…