Days after a damning report about the state’s economic climate, a bipartisan coalition of local tech and business leaders issued an open letter to state officials warning that “the foundation of Colorado’s technology and business leadership is deteriorating.”
Why it matters: The unprecedented letter, signed by more than 230 business and community leaders, reflects growing alarm about Colorado’s eroding reputation as an innovation hub.
Driving the news: The ad-hoc organization, Ensuring Colorado’s Innovation Future, cites Palantir’s relocation and a new Colorado Chamber report showing rising business exits as signals that the state is at an inflection point.
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