Finance & Economy
Markets, local banking, and the economic forces moving Colorado forward.
Fort Collins Startup Funding Rounds Pick Up Pace
Startup funding activity in Fort Collins has picked up pace, with several local companies closing funding rounds after a quieter couple of years.
AAA NAIL SALON & SPA: Half on the Check, Half in Cash — The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously
Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.
The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes | Fancy Nails
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
Colorado Springs Sees Manufacturing Investment Rebound
Colorado Springs is seeing a rebound in manufacturing investment, with several companies announcing facility expansions over the past year.
State Budget Forecast Points to Slower Revenue Growth
Colorado's latest state budget forecast points to slower tax revenue growth, prompting lawmakers to reassess spending priorities for the coming year.
Colorado Credit Unions Report Strong Membership Growth
Colorado credit unions are reporting some of their strongest membership growth in years, as consumers shift away from larger national banks.
Pueblo Steel Sector Adds Jobs Amid Infrastructure Push
Pueblo's steel manufacturing sector is adding jobs as infrastructure spending drives demand for domestically produced steel products.
Colorado Agriculture Exports Face New Trade Headwinds
Colorado agricultural exporters are navigating new trade headwinds as shifting tariff policies affect key markets for the state's beef and grain producers.
Boulder County Small Business Loans Hit New High
Small business lending in Boulder County has reached a new high, driven by strong demand from local retail and hospitality businesses.