There is good news on the Colorado economic front! The Colorado Division of Labor recently reported that Colorado’s unemployment rate decreased for the fourth straight month in June – to 8.5 percent from 8.7 percent in May. This decrease was the result of an increase in total employment. Colorado added 4,500 nonfarm jobs in June. The … Continue reading Good News on the Colorado Economic Front
According to a recent Denver Post report, Denver and Colorado Springs are among the metro areas recovering the fastest from the economic recession. Denver was one of six metro areas (out of the 100 surveyed) that outperformed the job creation rate during the 4th quarter, growing 0.8%, according to Mountain Monitor, a report by the … Continue reading Denver Among Areas Recovering the Fastest from Recession
There is good news on the Colorado employment front. The Denver Business Journal reported this week that the number of Coloradans filing new claims for unemployment benefits has dropped to its lowest level since September 2008. There are 54,293 Coloradans receiving unemployment benefits, which is a 27 percent decrease from July. In addition, the number … Continue reading Good News on the Colorado Employment Front
We recently had an interesting conversation at a closing with one of our clients. To purchase their new home, the buyers qualified on the husband’s salary only. A couple of weeks before they were ready to close, Jessica, the wife, decided to look for a job on Monster.com. There was one job that particularly interested … Continue reading More Denver Employers Planning to Hire
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC) recently released its 2010 Economic Forecast for Metro Denver and the news is encouraging. As we’ve reported numerous times during this recession, the report suggests that Metro Denver’s economy has fared better than many other regions throughout the recession. This can be attributed the region’s diverse … Continue reading 2010 Denver Economic Forecast is Encouraging
While Colorado’s employment picture is far from rosy this summer, it is much better than most other states in the country. Our state’s unemployment rate has remained steady since March, hovering between 7.4 percent and 7.6 percent. Colorado was among only 12 states in June, where unemployment has not increased, a great feat in this recession. … Continue reading Colorado’s Unemployment Rate Remains Flat
Denver Real Estate Market is Warming Up! Conditions are ripe for a recovery in the Denver real estate market this summer. There are several indicators, including stabilizing home prices, increasing home sales, decreasing inventory, and a declining average number of days on the market. Metrolist released its July numbers this week, which indicate a 2.9 … Continue reading Denver Real Estate Update (August 2008)
Colorado Ranked High in CNBC’s, "America’s Top States for Business" Colorado has been recognized once again as a great place to do business. CNBC revealed its annual list of, “America’s Top Place for Business 2008,” yesterday – Colorado was 5th on the list, following Texas, Virginia, Utah, and Idaho. All 50 states were scored based on a … Continue reading Colorado Recognized as a Top State for Business
There is Good News about Colorado’s Economy! If you are like me, you are starting to dread the doom and gloom of the national economic news reports. Well, it’s time to focus on some positive news – both the Denver and Colorado economies have many bright spots, including: · The University of Colorado at Boulder’s … Continue reading Looking on the Bright Side of Denver’s Economic Picture
ConocoPhillips Among Diverse Companies Planning Relocations to Denver