Before Colorado was named a quantum Tech Hub, an ecosystem existed with roots dating back to the 1950s. Now, a push to commercialize quantum.
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What’s Working: Didn’t know Colorado is a leader in clean energy and quantum? A Tech Hub designation could change that.
Results are imminent for feds picking 20 innovation hubs. But is it just a marketing tool? Plus: Denver inflation up to 5.4%, Comcast picks Colorado Springs for tech rollout and more!
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What’s Working: What would you do with $10,000? A new Denver venture firm wants to know.
With venture funding on the decline, “pre-founding” startup capital emerges to reward ideas. Plus: Denver’s venture industry declining less than other cities, rising minimum wages and more
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What’s Working: Where a company that develops cancer tests, other startups are finding funding in Colorado
It’s the state’s Advanced Industries program, which has provided $128 million in grants to early-stage companies in the past decade. So, what do taxpayers get out of it?
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What’s Working: The back and forth recession fears continue in Colorado’s economy
Yes, no and maybe but what’s it to you? Plus: The $1 fee to file a new business startup expected to end this month, first-time homebuyers do exist and more
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What’s Working: Colorado entrepreneurs must make money to spend it as recession talk increases
Women entrepreneurs have an answer to a more balanced venture industry. Plus: When local business leaders believe a recession will start, job growth vs. layoffs and more!
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What’s Working: Colorado business bankruptcies decline; startups on the rise
A record number of companies filed to start a business last year, but what does that mean? Plus: More money for rural startups, unemployment issues and the latest labor law poll tally
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Colorado sees big increase in new businesses after filing fees drop to $1
But the Secretary of State’s third-quarter data showed more companies dissolving or are late in filing periodic reports, which has economists concerned.
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What’s Working: People with a felony record are getting more opportunities from Colorado employers
Workers with a felony in their past could really use Honest Jobs. Plus: Denver’s slowing inflation rate puts it among “least rising” in U.S., fraud updates and more!
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Why the maker of a Denver-based job app says there isn’t a restaurant labor shortage
Restaurants say it’s been hard to find workers, especially for jobs in the kitchen, bussing tables and “back of the house.”