Tag: Denver Economy
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Can you afford to live in Denver? | FISCAL ROCKIES
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact that increased regulations, tariffs, shifting tax policies, the high cost of living and widening urban–rural divides have on businesses,…
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Outgoing Mayor Hancock delivers farewell address, leaves Denver ‘brimming with possibility’
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock delivered a farewell address Wednesday over a live feed as he prepares to leave office. Hancock is Denver’s 45th mayor and second Black man to hold the position. “It was here where an ambitious young middle school kid aspired to be Denver’s first African American mayor,” Hancock said in his address.…
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South Metro Denver Chamber economic forecast event speakers predict positive 2023
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Business leaders and economic experts believe Colorado’s economy is on the right track heading into 2023. The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce held its annual Economic Forecast breakfast Friday at Marriott South at Park Meadows. Panelists Henry Sobanet, the chief financial officer for Colorado…
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Denver finalizes $100M spending plan for federal COVID recovery funds
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council gave final approval Monday to spend nearly one-third of its $308 million in COVID-19 recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The city will allocate over $100 million of the funds in 2022, with $73.6 million going to recovery efforts,…
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Downtown Denver Partnership CEO Tami Door to leave after 17 years
After leading the Downtown Denver Partnership for 17 years, CEO and President Tami Door announced Wednesday she plans to step down later this year. Over the years, Door steered the economic development organization and the city through a period of historic growth, including leading the investment of $13 billion in development and managing downtown’s biggest…
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Denver metro leaders celebrate economic recovery, set sights on homelessness in State of the City
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Hundreds of regional business leaders from the Denver metro region celebrated economic recovery and discussed ongoing challenges at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 State of the City address. Politicians and business professionals told the group homelessness and housing costs remain barriers for the…
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A look into Denver’s $400 million bond proposal
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver voters may soon choose whether to let the city take out a $400 million bond to fund numerous infrastructure projects as part of a long-term COVID-19 recovery plan. The city announced the proposed general obligation (GO) bond in April and the Denver City Council…
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MLB All-Star Week to kick off in Denver, hailed as a ‘great opportunity’
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Major League Baseball All-Star Week is set to kick off in Denver on Friday, beginning a series of events leading up to the 91st annual All-Star Game. All-Star Week will take place through Tuesday, ending with the All-Star Game to be played at Coors…