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Pessimism Continues to Reign in Survey of Business Leaders, But Signs of Hope Emerging

March 24, 2023

Colorado’s business leaders have maintained a gloomy outlook throughout the uneven road back from the pandemic-driven recession.

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4 finalists emerge in search for new Leeds School dean

March 1, 2023

CU Boulder Provost Russell Moore today announced four finalists for dean of the Leeds School of Business. The finalists are: Sharon Alvarez , Thomas W. Olofson Chair in Entrepreneurial Studies, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh Kurt Dirks , director, Bauer Leadership Center, Olin Business School,...

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Is an Unexpected Spike in New-Business Filings Reason for Optimism?

Jan. 30, 2023

A busy quarter for company formation is another data point supporting Colorado’s economic strength emerging from the pandemic.

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For Hotel Leadership, Student Perspectives on Industry’s Challenges Offer Something Suite

Jan. 9, 2023

Putting students to work on a company project helps them apply their learning in meaningful ways. But it can also help companies consider innovative ideas.

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Economy Improving, But Colorado’s Leaders Still Awash in Apprehension


Jan. 4, 2023

Familiar challenges are keeping the state’s business community awake at night, according to quarterly report. ​​ The sun rises behind the Denver skyline. While the economy is improving both locally and nationally, Colorado's business community remains pessimistic about the near-term outlook, according to the first-quarter Leeds Business Confidence Index. Below...

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CUREC Announces New Leader of International Advisory Board

Dec. 14, 2022

With record growth in students pursuing real estate, Peter Cushman plans to help them succeed in an uncertain future. Former IAB chair Eliot Hoyt passes the 'baton' to Peter Cushman, ushering in CUREC's next generation of leadership. The CU Real Estate Center (CUREC) at the Leeds School of Business has...

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Report: CU a $13.3B Economic Engine for Colorado

Nov. 7, 2022

The CU system has an outsized impact on Colorado's economy, one that touches every county and most industry categories.

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‘Here Comes Ralphie,’ From Folsom Field to Leeds Résumés

Nov. 4, 2022

Is chasing after a stampeding buffalo a professional development opportunity? Glad you asked.

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Few Surprises, and Fewer Optimists, in Economic Forecast

Oct. 5, 2022

The latest quarterly survey of Colorado business leaders may indicate we're nearing the bottom, but that's one of the few hopeful signs in the report.

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Report: Colorado's Economy Outperforming Nation, but High Prices are Inflating Concerns

Aug. 10, 2022

Colorado remains a pace car for employment, even as business leaders are losing confidence amid inflation, tangled supply chains and interest rates.

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