How could a new U.S. administration and legislature affect future federal investment in place-based economic development?

This is the second of three posts about the place-based approach to economic development. The first post highlighted strategies used by...

Place-based economic development employs an array of strategies unique to a specific community, capitalizing on its distinctive attributes.

Entrepreneurs and the ecosystems that support them are increasingly vital to the diversification and prosperity of local and state...

Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently announced a controversial, statewide affordable housing plan focused on local land use zoning. As...

Outdoor recreation in Colorado accounts for 2.7% of our state’s economy, one of the highest levels in all states in the nation.

There’s never been a better job market than right now – at least if you’re looking for a job. A new report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor...

From the beginning of the pandemic –and the move to work from home– pundits proclaimed the imminent death of big cities and their downtowns.

For all the talk about innovation these days, it can still be a pretty nebulous concept – particularly when it comes to measuring it. But...

The economic clout of outdoor recreation is motivating more and more states and municipalities to elevate the industry as a high priority...

Among the many challenges of 2020, historic wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and heat waves inflicted tens of billions of dollars in damage...

As people look ahead to a post-COVID future, some see trends which could produce long-term structural changes in U.S. employment.

As we begin looking ahead to economic recovery from the COVID recession, I’ll be watching new business formation and job creation in...

2021 is the 73rd year for the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs (CWA). The conference is known for bringing together...

For many if not most of us, our professions, our networks, our ways of living are increasingly dependent upon large and small technology...

Almost 40% of U.S. employees say they can do their job from home during the COVID pandemic, according to a new report by the Pew Research...

Colorado is often ranked within the top ten states for innovation and entrepreneurship. So, are we better positioned for economic recovery?

Some are just learning to talk. Many haven’t even been born yet. Generation Alpha – the successor to Gen Z – was named by Australian...

Much is being written about the new challenges facing entrepreneurs and businesses as winter approaches. Gusto, the cloud-based HR...

I'm looking forward to CU Boulder's 56th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook event next month. I'm especially curious to learn...