There’s a contest coming up that attempts to answer the age-old question — or at least the current inquiry — what is the very coolest thing made in Colorado? The question was first asked last year when the Colorado Chamber of Commerce began the contest. This morning it opened nominations for its second annual Coolest […]
Nominations Open for Colorado Chamber’s Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Contest
For media inquiries, please contact Cynthia Eveleth-Havens at [email protected]. DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce today opened nominations for its second annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest sponsored by FirstBank. This statewide, community-driven competition is designed to celebrate the state’s vibrant manufacturing industry. “The Coolest Thing contest presents an exceptional chance for manufacturers across Colorado’s […]
DBJ: Denver’s new mayor aims to make the ‘strongest economic city’ in the US
Throughout this year’s mayoral campaign, Mike Johnston established himself among a field of candidates as the guy with the most audacious promises. Among other things, Johnston said he would end homelessness in four years, lower the cost of market-rate housing, speed up permitting processes for new construction and hire an additional 200 first responders on […]
KUNC: 1A and KUNC partner for a live conversation to celebrate the National Civics Bee
You have probably heard of a spelling bee, but what about a civics bee? The Daniels Fund, a Denver-based charitable foundation, organizes student competitions all over the U.S. focused on how our government and democracy work. KUNC is teaming up with 1A to learn how these bees began, and how you can get involved. Curious […]
Aspen Times: Job openings in Colorado decline as employers presumably find the staff they need
After two years of labor shortages, Colorado’s job market seems to be turning around, at least for some employers. A new analysis by Aspen Tech Labs, an Aspen-based agency focused on recruitment, found that the number of job vacancies in Colorado dropped 8% during the second quarter. Openings were down by 9,700 in three months […]
Colorado Sun: What’s Working: Job openings in Colorado decline as employers presumably find the staff they need
After two years of labor shortages, Colorado’s job market seems to be turning around, at least for some employers. A new analysis by Aspen Tech Labs, an Aspen-based agency focused on recruitment, found that the number of job vacancies in Colorado dropped 8% during the second quarter. Openings were down by 9,700 in three months […]
KOAA News: Job vacancies are down 8% across Colorado, why it has Chambers of Commerce excited
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce released its quarterly jobs report for Q2 and noted that job vacancies are down 8% since April 1st. That’s cutting down on unemployment rates in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. “It’s encouraging, right? That’s really the economic developers’ dream,” said Theresa Metcalf, Vice President for Economic Development at the Colorado Springs […]
Greeley Tribune: 3 lawmakers representing Weld voters among Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s 15 MVPs of 2023 session
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce this month recognized 15 state lawmakers for advocating for the business community, including three lawmakers representing Weld County voters. The inaugural class of the Colorado Chamber MVP Awards includes Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, a Republican representing voters in western parts of Weld County and part of Larimer County; Rep. Gabe Evans, […]
NBC: Job Vacancies Down in Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Denver Post: Good news for Colorado businesses: Job vacancies dropped during second quarter of 2023
The latest workforce trends are looking bright for Colorado businesses as the number of job vacancies plunged 8% in the second quarter of 2023. Fort Collins saw the most drastic change this quarter, with a 14% drop in job vacancies, followed by Boulder at 12%, Pueblo at 11% and Greeley at 9%, according to a […]