March 2019
Fort Collins-Loveland MSA 9th for job growth
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released 2018 data findings and the Fort Collins-Loveland Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) ranked 9th for highest job growth in 2018, coming in at 4.4%. There are a total of 388 MSA's nationwide. The Boulder MSA experienced a 3% job growth rate and the Greeley MSA come in at 2.6%. Click here to check out the data + interactive chart.
Healthgrades ranks NoCo hospitals among best
Healthgrades, an online medical information firm, released their 2019 America's Best Hospital list. Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley and Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins were recognized as being among the top 5% of hospitals in the country. Click here for the complete report: https://www.healthgrades.com/quality/americas-best-hospitals-for-2019?redirected=true
Windsor's Chimney Park restaurant makes Most Romantic list
OpenTable released their latest list of the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America and Windsor's Chimney Park restaurant made the cut. The Flagstaff House in Boulder and Denver's Mizuna and Nocturn restaurants were the other three Colorado resturants on the list. The list of honorees was based on 12,000,000+ reviews of more than 28,000 restaurants all submitted by verified diners. Click here to check out other restaurants feeling the love: https://www.opentable.com/lists/most-romantic-restaurants-2019
February 2019
24/7 Wall St. names best Colorado city to live in, and the winner is...
24/7 Wall St. recently named the best city to live in every state. In Colorado, Frederick took the top spot. Located just north of Denver, Frederick was noted for having a small-town feel along with easy access to all the amenities of big city living. The community museum, golf course and over 20 parks were highlighted features. Overall metrics used in the study included affordability, safety, strong economy and range of entertainment options. View the complete article at: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/the-best-city-to-live-in-every-state/ss-BBRJ51B#image=7
CU Leeds School of Business named as top business school for value
Value College recently ranked the top 50 best value undergraduate business schools and the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder came in at #43. Factors taken into consideration include total annual cost, publisher and student reviews, and early career salaries for graduates. Click here for the complete set of rankings: https://bizwest.com/2019/01/08/cu-named-to-list-of-top-business-schools-for-value/
Fort Collins ranked as Best-Performing City
Best-Performing Cities, a nonprofit thinktank, released their annual list of Best Performing Cities in the US and Fort Collins ranked #9. Wage gains, technological developments and job creation were all metrics included in their assessments. Fort Collins was noted for having a healthy startup community and access to talent at Colorado State University. Other Colorado communities making the list included Greeley #42 and Boulder #62. Click here to download a PDF of the report.
January 2019
54th Annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook Report
The University of Colorado Business Research Division of the Leeds School of Business recently released their 54th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook report. While the Colorado economy is projected to remain strong, overall growth is expected to slow in 2019. Approximately 53,000 jobs are anticipated to be added to the economy, which would place Colorado in the top 10 for employment growth. Northern Colorado is expected to be the state leader for growth. Click here to download the complete Business Economic Outlook Report.
Butterfly house ground breaking
Ground breaks this January on the brand new conservatory/butterfly house at the Fort Collins Gardens on Spring Creek. The project is in partnership with the Butterfly Pavilion and is part of a joint effort to showcase the role pollinators play in the environment. Cafe sessions, a new entrance/lobby, meeting room and expanded gift shop are also a part of the project. Learn more at: https://www.fcgov.com/gardens/butterflies-at-the-gardens.
NoCo, Boulder Valley steady unemployment rate
According to data recently released from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, unemployment rates in Larimer, Weld, and Boulder counties remained flat. For all three counties the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment figures in September and October were below 3%. The counties were well below the national unemployment rate average of 3.7%. Click here to view the Colorado economy at a glance: https://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.co.htm
