Rubber, beer and bottles turned to oil and gas—and today Colorado’s economy has the most diverse industries ever in our history. Innovation is part of what has shaped our region’s diverse economy, especially the businesses at the forefront of change. Rubber on the Road Rubber was a major driver of the Denver metro region’s economy … Read Post
Colorado is one of the most vibrant economies in the nation – ranked as the best place for business and careers two years in a row by Forbes; ranked sixth in the nation for best state economies by WalletHub and is home to one of the nation’s smartest, most fit workforces. When we look at … Read Post
By 2050, global water demand is projected to increase by 55 percent. Here in Colorado, we face a shortfall of more than a half-million acre feet in water because of our growing population. How can we address our challenges locally and beyond? The Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is talking how … Read Post
The Chamber has long been a supporter of arts and cultural institutions since its founding, recognizing how it improves quality of life, attracts workforce and contributes to the economy. What you may not know is just how involved the Chamber has been. Securing a Democratic National Convention In 1908, the Chamber supported the creation of … Read Post
Today, the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver EDC) submitted Colorado’s proposal for Amazon’s second North American headquarters (HQ2). Colorado provided a single proposal representing multiple communities, sites and regional assets that showcase the state’s competitiveness to support Amazon HQ2. The proposal was submitted in advance of the Thursday, Oct. 19, deadline. “What better … Read Post
Craft culture has created a revolution in the beverage industry – and that has led to its resurgence as a major job creator in our region. Adding nearly 1,600 jobs over five years, beverage production was among the region’s five-fastest growing industries in 2015, with a 5.2 percent employment expansion. Colorado ranks second in the U.S. for employment concentration, according to the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (Metro Denver … Read Post
Nine global site selection consultants attended the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation‘s (Metro Denver EDC) annual Site Selection Conference, Sept. 13-15, 2017. The event was coordinated in partnership with the Metro Denver EDC’s investors and economic development partners throughout the nine-county Metro Denver and Northern Colorado region. Over the three-day familiarization tour, the site selectors experienced the region’s business assets first-hand with … Read Post
