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01/28/2025

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Relying on legal AI tools for complex issues or nuanced advice can lead to costly mistakes, missed opportunities, and legal vulnerabilities.

01/28/2025

Rep. Ryan Gonzalez and Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer, both Republicans from Weld County, have introduced a bill to repeal Colorado's cage-free law, stating that it is behind the price increases for eggs that consumers are paying at the supermarket.

For the last three years, Colorado egg producers have been preparing for this month. They’ve spent millions revamping their facilities to comply with a state law that demands a cage-free environment for chickens. Producers were ready and were already complying with the law prior to its enactment t...

01/27/2025

Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado breweries took home two dozen medals at the Colorado Brewers Cup, with Lafayette brewers accounting for a whopping nine awards.

01/27/2025

“I wouldn’t pretend that a 4.4% and rising unemployment rate is simply OK. I think it means that we need to be watching all of these data points to be cognizant of some weakening."

Colorado’s unemployment rate of 4.4% was up in December, a significant increase compared with prior months and three-tenths of a percentage point higher than the national average.

01/27/2025

[Sponsored Content] FNBO’s 2025 Outlook offers insights and analysis for investors.

In an era of economic shifts and market volatility, understanding the evolving landscape is essential for managing investments effectively. FNBO’s (First National Bank of Omaha) 2025 Outlook, “Stay the Course,” provides analysis of economic conditions and a roadmap to help investors make informed decisions.

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01/23/2025

Fort Collins economic-development officials confirmed to BizWest this week that HP Inc. is relocating into a building at 3405 S. Timberline Road that had been home to marketing firm Madwire.

Fort Collins economic-development officials confirmed to BizWest this week that HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) is relocating into a building at 3405 S. Timberline Road that had been home to marketing firm Madwire.

01/23/2025

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

You Asked, We Listened! You now have until January 31, 2025, to nominate this year's Most Influential Business Leaders throughout the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado!

🌟 Don’t miss this chance to recognize the visionaries, trailblazers, and changemakers driving our communities forward.

➡️ Submit your nomination today: https://bit.ly/bwmostinfluential-nominate

01/21/2025

[Sponsored Content] Colorado voters passed Proposition 130, a law enforcement funding initiative, which directs the state to distribute $350 million over multiple years to local law enforcement agencies for recruiting, training, and retention. If you are a public entity or local law enforcement agency that may be impacted by the changes in the law, please contact BHGR’s Public Entity Group to determine if we can assist you.

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On November 5, 2024, Colorado voters passed Proposition 130. Proposition 130 is a law enforcement funding initiative, which directs the state to distribute $350 million over multiple years to local law enforcement

01/17/2025

SES operates out of about 50,000 square feet at 1840 Industrial Circle, according to a city memo, but needs about 85,000 square feet “to accommodate growth.”

Stored Energy Systems plans to expand its Longmont operations thanks in part to several tax incentive packages.

01/17/2025

From the beginning of the current ski season through Jan. 5, 2025, Vail’s visitorship was down 0.3% year over year, while lift ticket sales receipts rose 4.5%.

Despite fewer overall visitors and a strike, higher pass prices allowed Vail Resorts to increase its 2024/2025 season lift revenue.

01/17/2025

The Centennial State’s quantum workforce is “bigger than anywhere else on the planet, but it still is just a start,” Vescent Technologies Inc. CEO Scott Davis said.

The University of Colorado is spearheading the establishment of an incubator for quantum-technology startup companies in east Boulder’s Flatiron Park corporate campus.

01/14/2025

The gasoline station and convenience store at Johnson’s Corner remained open as of Tuesday, and a sign on the window indicates the cinnamon rolls will still be available in the store.

At Johnson's Corner, a roadside restaurant that was a familiar stop for cinnamon roll-craving travelers along Interstate 25 since 1952 closed Sunday, to be replaced soon by a California-based chain’s franchised diner.

01/10/2025

✨ That’s a wrap on the 2025 Economic Forecast! ✨

A huge thank-you to everyone who made this event possible—from our incredible attendees to the outstanding speakers who brought invaluable insights to the table.

🎙️ Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Rich Wobbekind from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, and our insightful panelists:

Judy Cain from Plante Moran
Kevin Unger from UCHealth
Shawn Osthoff from Bank of Colorado
Ryan Schaefer from NAI Affinity Real Estate

👏 And a shoutout to our Moderator, Constantin Gurdgiev, for guiding the discussion so expertly.

🙏 An extra-special thank you to our amazing sponsors:

Title Sponsors: Bank of Colorado & UCHealth
Supporting Sponsors: UNC Monfort College of Business, NAI Affinity Real Estate, Plante Moran
Associate Sponsor: Alchemer

01/10/2025

Arroyo joined CSU Global in 2022 as vice president of finance and administration. She has more than 30 years of institutional financial experience and has led the management of a $100 million-plus budget.

Colorado State University Global has selected Patti Arroyo to serve as its Chief Business Officer. She will be responsible for accounting and finance, compliance and regulatory affairs, information technology, human resources, and student financial services departments.

01/10/2025

The total topped the previous record of 20 startups launched in 2021.

A record 35 startup companies were created last year as a result of research conducted at the University of Colorado Boulder.

01/10/2025

The entire project — which would relocate the Colorado Eagles minor-league hockey team to Greeley in a new arena, add additional ice for youth hockey and national tournaments, build a hotel and convention center, and build a massive indoor water park with 12 wrap-around slides, plus additional restaurants and retail — is expected to cost $1.1 billion, all of which the City of Greeley would guarantee.

A draft study by CBRE Inc. into the feasibility of a waterpark-hotel-ice arena and events center in west Greeley has determined costs, recommended building at least 400 hotel rooms, and suggested that the project bring in a second professional sports team to make the numbers round out.

01/10/2025

The new labor contract bumps starting wages from $21 to $23 per hour, according to the union. More tenured workers get $4 raises and the most senior patrollers can receive hourly increases of up to $7.75.

Negotiators with Vail Resorts and the Park City ski patrol union reached a deal, putting an end to a two-week strike that disrupted operations at the Utah resort during one of its busiest periods of the season.

01/08/2025

The January edition of BizWest is now live! 📰 Read it today: https://bit.ly/bwjanuary2025

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