Local business news and economic updates
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Vail Resorts reports a historic 10% drop in early Epic pass sales and a 52.8% plunge in lodging earnings, reflecting the financial strain of a weak winter on the Western Slope.
Sen. Chris Kolker plans to introduce legislation tying PERA investment staff bonuses directly to portfolio performance, aiming to stop payouts during losses like the $9.8 billion drop in 2022.
Denver's Downtown Development Authority provides a $63 million low-interest loan to The Luzzatto Company for converting two distressed office skyscrapers into the 700-unit High Fidelity Plaza apartment complex.
Inflation hits a three-year high as surging energy costs and a 23% jump in wholesale gasoline prices squeeze Western Slope households, widening the gap between Wall Street gains and Main Street struggles.
Chef Chris Braden reopens the historic Antlers Café in Yampa after a 14-month closure following a fire, serving signature chicken fried steak and brunch in the restored building.
Colorado gubernatorial candidate Kirkmeyer outlines a $6 billion transportation strategy funded without raising taxes, aiming to reduce red tape and improve affordability for Western Slope families.
An analysis of how the Colorado River and summer activities drive the local economy, supporting businesses and retaining young adults beyond just visitor spending.
Real estate transactions in Steamboat Springs and Hayden totaled $26,737,754 for the week of June 4-10, with prices rising across condos, homes, and agricultural land.
Kampa Lampa glampground leverages proximity to Interstate 70 and the Colorado River to transform De Beque into a major West Slope tourism destination despite historic drought conditions.
Vail Resorts reports a 10% drop in advance pass sales units tied to record-low snowpack, but CEO Rob Katz predicts a temporary delay in purchases rather than a permanent decline.
Famed mycologist Paul Stamets argues that psilocybin treats the root cause of depression and opioid addiction by boosting neuroplasticity, speaking to a packed crowd at the GoPro Mountain Games in Vail.
Denver-area inflation hits 5% driven by a 24.3% jump in gas prices and rising energy costs, forcing locals to rethink spending as geopolitical tensions impact local pumps.
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