The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that two Colorado counties were among the three largest U.S. counties with the fastest job growth rate in 2014. On top of that, Colorado ranked No. 3 overall for the rate of job growth among states. Weld County topped the list for a second straight year and […]
Denver’s Rent Report Card
August 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With rent constantly on the rise, the good news is that according to a new report from Apartment List, renters are extremely satisfied with the state of Colorado, as well as with the city of Denver. Colorado ranked 4th for renter confidence, receiving high marks for city satisfaction, and Denver ranked 15th out of the […]
Best Place for Business and Careers
August 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In Forbes latest annual ranking, Denver is America’s best place for business and careers out of 200 cities. It’s the first time in the 17-year history of the Forbes’ ranking that Denver has hit the top spot. Denver ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list last year. In 2013, Denver came in at No. 6. Other […]
A State Frustrating for Outsiders
July 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Thrillist’s newest ranking, “The Definitive and Final Ranking of all 50 States,” placed Colorado in the No. 10 spot. Thrillist’s list categorizes all 50 states based on their “contributions to America,” such as inventions, food and drink, famous people, and physical beauty. “Colorado has life figured out to a degree that is somewhat frustrating for […]
Unemployment Rate Remains Consistently Low
July 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
According to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Metro Denver’s unadjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent in April, down a bit from March’s 4.3 percent rate and well below the 5.2 percent rate in April 2014. The 4.2 percent unadjusted jobless rate is for a 10-county area that includes Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Broomfield […]