Last Friday we did what many organizations do each year—reflected on our challenges and progress over the past year at our Annual Meeting. We had great news to share, and we only have all that good news because of you—our members. In case you missed it, our annual report is easier to “read” than ever: … Read Post
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC) helped bring 16 company relocations or expansions to our region in the last year. And, that’s no small feat. The Metro Denver EDC, like economic development groups across the country, works with site selectors who help companies find the region that’s the right fit for their organization and employees. … Read Post
Ninety-five percent of market opportunity is outside of the United States, but just 3 percent of American companies are exporting their products and services. “We’ve got a lot of untapped opportunity,” said World Trade Center (WTC) Denver President Karen Gerwitz. When it comes to growing your business, the biggest boon can be just a flight away. But businesses face a number of challenges—from where to grow to navigating international regulations—that can … Read Post
This week Colorado welcomes the USA Pro Challenge back for another exciting ride around the state. As we watch these cyclists cruise through the peaks and valleys of Colorado, it reminds me of few things: I’ve had the chance to ride with a lot of strong cyclists and, by comparison to the riders in the … Read Post
It’s no secret that the Denver metro area is a great place to do business. Here are the top seven reasons to do business in Colorado: Seven: We are competitive. Home to seven major professional sports teams, the Denver metro area ranks seventh best for sports travel, according to Hotels.com and SeatGeek. Six: We use … Read Post
Denver seems to be No. 1 at making rankings lists around the country for everything from health and lifestyle to job prospects, but it’s our regular rankings for top home prices and shrinking inventory that have business and civic leaders concerned. If there was a list for top conversation starters in the region, it would probably be near the top. Or at least that’s how it may … Read Post
When things are going great, we think you should work even harder to maintain those successes and overcome challenges. Lately we’ve had plenty of good news. We’re still leading the pack. When compared to other metro areas, we are number one for economic and job growth. There are a lot reasons for this—we have a … Read Post
