A team led by researchers from the University of Colorado will explore ways in which to maximize the benefits of natural gas development in the Rocky Mountain region while minimizing detrimental effects to the nearby environment and communities. The National Science Foundation has awarded a $12 million grant to fund work over the next five […]
An index tracking optimism among Colorado business leaders has slipped, but still reflects a cautiously upbeat outlook in the midst of uncertainty. The Leeds Business Confidence Index slipped two points from the third quarter to the fourth quarter, but at 51.6 continues to signal positive expectations overall. “The fourth-quarter index marks a full year of […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times: Three quarters of the way through the year, real estate activity in Mesa County remains on pace to exceed last year in both sales and dollar volume. Counting slight year-over-year increases reported in September, real estate transactions reported during the first three quarters of 2012 remain nearly 12 percent ahead […]
An index tracking business conditions in Colorado has slipped, but continues to forecast growth in coming months. The Business Conditions Index fell nearly six points in September, but at 53.3 remains above growth-neutral 50. So far this year, the index has ranged between a low of 49.6 in July and a high of 61.4 in […]