Current Monthly Economic Summary

The Monthly Economic Summary provides a detailed look at a wide selection of economic indicators for Metro Denver, including labor and employment, the consumer sector, residential real estate, and commercial real estate. The current edition is available exclusively to the investors of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. Prior monthly economic summaries are available here.

 

 

Economy In-depth

Written for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp., these bi-monthly articles discuss major issues affecting the economy and answer frequently asked questions.

 

 

Events and Conferences

Look for Development Research Partners at these upcoming conferences and events:

 

Economic Development Council of Colorado, 2010 Spring Conference, April 28-30, 2010

Montrose Pavilion Event Center, Montrose, Colorado

 

The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is a state-wide, nonprofit organization dedicated to successful, responsible economic development. EDCC professionally represents the collective economic development interests of both the private and public sectors.

 

The spring conference sessions will cover various economic development related topics including certifying shovel-ready sites, apprenticeships, economic development branding in the digital world, networking, the power of collaboration, Colorado workforce centers, putting together a prospect package, and retail market development.
 

 

Current News and Releases

The research performed by Development Research Partners is often quoted in the media. Here are links to some of the stories and releases based on our work.

 

Forecast for Colorado job losses revised sharply higher

Denver Post

July 1, 2010

 

Sterling Ranch sets ambitious plans for future development

Denver Business Journal

April 30, 2010

 

Economy gives cause for optimism at Denver Chamber's small-business forum

Denver Business Journal

March 10, 2010

 

Metro Denver EDC issues annual look at area's industries

Denver Business Journal

February 18, 2010

 

Study: Strong job growth in geographic clusters of Colo. businesses

Denver Post

February 18, 2010

 

Economists see growth in 2010, but clouds loom

Denver Business Journal

January 14, 2010

 

Colorado to gain jobs in '10, forecast says

Denver Post

January 14, 2010

 

Six mountain states, including Colorado, hardest hit in U.S. by recession

Denver Post

December 15, 2009

 

Colorado's job losses are apt to mount in 2010

Denver Post

December 8, 2009

 

Colorado not expanding its competitiveness, economic report warns

Denver Post

November 18, 2009

 

Economy shows growth

Denver Daily News

October 30, 2009

 

Foreclosure sales drop

Denver Daily News

October 9, 2009

 

Auraria pays off for Colorado state investment

Denver Post

September 30, 2009

 

Experts see Denver housing recovering

InsideRealEstateNews.com

September 29, 2009

 

Colorado cities selling own limited currency

Denver Post

August 28, 2009