New Business Filings In Colorado Jumped In The 4th Quarter
An economic rebound that started when COVID-19 restrictions lifted over the summer was interrupted by a renewed surge in cases at the end of the year.
Will Empty Denver Skyscrapers Fill Up Again With Our New Work From Home Normal? One Exec Says Yes
The CEO of the Colorado Market for BOK Financial says the office is the best place to be — and he wants his employees back as soon as it’s safe.
Colorado’s December Unemployment Rate Jumps To Highest Since June
Despite the jump in unemployment, statewide labor force participation rose to its highest rate since February to 69 percent.
Small Business Aid Program Relaunches With Changes to Help Minority-Owned Businesses
This time around, the Payroll Protection Program includes $35 billion set aside for businesses that didn’t borrow last time and $30 billion is for lenders that serve poor and rural communities.
Denver Home Sales Set Records In 2020
The average price for a home jumped to $525,185 in 2020, up from $486,550 in 2019.
Promise Of Vaccines Boosts The Optimism Of Colorado Business Leaders For 2021
A third of respondents said they expect sales to recover this year.
Colorado Businesses See A Temporary Lifeline As Polis Rolls Back Coronavirus Restrictions
The change means most restaurants will be able to resume indoor dining at 25 percent capacity starting Jan. 4.
Low-Wage Workers Bear The Brunt Of The Pandemic’s Economic Fallout
High wage jobs are almost fully recovered to the levels of January 2020, while low wage jobs are still down 17.6 percent.
Colorado Ski Resorts Still Ironing Out The Kinks In Coronavirus Plans As Busy Holiday Season Begins
Social distancing, how – or if – people can safely gather inside to eat and drink, and reservation systems, are just a few of the issues facing resort staff and guests alike.
Vail Resorts Revenues Down 50% Due to Pandemic
U.S. resorts are starting ski season as coronavirus cases climb.
Women And Minority-Owned Businesses Receive Less Money From State Contracts, Study Finds
While Colorado has made progress in reaching out to historically underused businesses, disparities persist
It’ll Be Years Before Colorado Jobs Bounce Back From Their Pandemic Hit
The toll on restaurants has been especially brutal. In April, restaurants in Colorado suffered $1 billion in lost revenue when dining was shut down, according to a report from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Colorado Retailers Aim To Avoid Black Friday Crowds This Year — Without Losing Sales
“That excitement of the door opening and people rushing in to get incredible deals will have to wait till next year.”
Another Lockdown Could Put Colorado Restaurants At Risk Of Mass Closure
The Colorado restaurant industry has lost more than 60,000 jobs already.
Colorado Ski Resorts Were Poised To Open For Winter. A Record Spike In Coronavirus Cases Is Testing Their Plans
Most resorts, including Keystone and Copper Mountain, are using some variation of a reservation system to manage crowds.
Loveland, A-Basin Openings Still Uncertain. Winter Park Pushes Opening Day Back
Wolf Creek in Pagosa Springs became the first resort to welcome skiers with a limited opening on Oct. 28.