The Grand Valley offers a lot to attract tourists: outdoor recreation, scenic beauty and, of course, wineries and breweries. But some of the biggest draws involve sports: soccer tournaments, cycling competitions and running events. It only makes sense, then, to promote sports as a way to bring more visitors to the area. Fortunately, an organization […]
I know what all too many would say: “Out of respect for the office and to be informed, you must watch President Obama’s State of the Union speech.” Despite the fact there’s indeed a minuscule speck of truth in that statement, it isn’t enough to make me watch the speech or prevent me from making […]
You know, maybe we’re kind of going about this the wrong way. The most common question currently asked among those of us in the political world is some variation of “Who do you like among the candidates for president?” The question implies an answer that goes something like “Well, candidate A is my guy or […]
The last few days of 2015 seem at least a bit more merry and bright in the Grand Valley thanks in part to the expectation renewed efforts to promote economic development will help to create more jobs and revitalize a recovery that’s remained stubbornly slow. The consensus among local officials who spoke at a recent […]
I sincerely wish all of our (and the few of my) readers a wonderful Christmas and holiday season, along with a prosperous new year. It’s my hope we all can take time to celebrate the birth of our savior amongst the hustle and bustle of the season. And whether people like it or not (and […]
Can we stop messing around and finally get serious about this economy? At the very least, the United States has suffered a lost nine years. More accurately, we’ve basically suffered a lost decade and a half with only a couple of years of solid growth over that period. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis recently […]
Facts are emerging about those responsible for the mass shooting in California, and it’s clear the attack was an act of Islamist terrorism — to the surprise of no one, save a few college kids around the nation cowering and shaking in their safe zones and wondering what kind of micro aggression must have been […]
That’s the gist of the advertisements I hear on the radio from folks who want the state to grant grocery and convenience stores the “right” to sell liquor and full-strength beers. I mean, I feel sorry for the poor woman in the ad who’s so busy she simply can’t make time to go to the […]
It’s only natural at the end of one year to wonder what lies ahead in the next year. For business owners and managers making important decisions about their operations, there’s more than just curiosity at work. The business and economic outlook for the coming year plays a role in everything from determining staffing and inventories […]
Colorado is seeing an economic boom as tech and startup companies move to Denver. In August, elected officials welcomed Google’s 4-acre campus to Boulder. Hitachi has expanded its Colorado presence. Such startups as SomaLogic have a bright future. Many of my constituents work in good paying jobs in these industries. Tech companies are mapping new […]