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Economic Development is often plagued with the notion that Development = Growth. It can also mean evolution and maturation. The opposite of development is deterioration and disintegration. If we aren’t focused on the health and vitality of our community then it becomes exposed to threats that can harm it. In…

What does it take to make a deal, you ask? Well, it takes the work of a lot of people in all different types of fields, we say. If a company is expanding, it looks for the right kind of building, infrastructure, supply-chain, and talent among many other components. An…

Looking back at 2020, the pandemic has impacted how we work, how we learn, and how we connect. As the most significant historical shift continues to take shape, we are witnessing old businesses being forced to adapt to the “new normal” and new businesses emerge. Remote work is on everyone’s…

With COVID disruptions, there is now interest in exploring whether “reinvesting” in a more diverse portfolio of plants of different sizes would be more resilient…and perhaps offer more market and economic development opportunities for producers and communities. There have been a number of small and mid size plants who have…

The Federal Opportunity Zone Program was created in 2017 to bring investment to distressed state census tracts. Investors have poured billions of dollars into Opportunity Zones, demonstrating confidence in the program’s value to long-term investment. However, time-based incentives to invest in Opportunity Zones are coming to a close, and questions…

A panel discussion with Dee Wiser, Butler Snow; Reeves Brown, Building a Better Colorado; Sen. Jack Tate, Rep. Matt Soper, moderated by Sarah Mercer, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, who discuss the unintended consequences of the statewide amendment which has adversely impacted Colorado’s metro areas across the state. While the Gallagher…

Take a deep dive into city economics, community growth, and urban design as Joe demonstrates how communities can utilize local data and simple math to gain a powerful understanding of their fiscal health, and plan for a healthy economic future. While the Gallagher Amendment was intended to address specific challenges…

While the Gallagher Amendment was intended to address specific challenges at a specific time when it was proposed and passed in 1982, changes in real estate market conditions over time and the voters’ adoption of subsequent constitutional amendments which retroactively affect the Gallagher Amendment have created unforeseen and unintended consequences…

A panel discussion with Dee Wiser, Butler Snow, Reeves Brown, Building a Better Colorado, Sen. Chris Hansen, Rep. Matt Soper, Rep. Denaya Esgar, moderated by Sarah Mercer, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, who discuss the unintended consequences of the statewide amendment which has adversely impacted Colorado’s rural communities. While the Gallagher…

Reeves Brown, Project Coordinator, Building a Better Colorado, presents a high level overview of the Gallagher Amendment. While the Gallagher Amendment was intended to address specific challenges at a specific time when it was proposed and passed in 1982, changes in real estate market conditions over time and the voters’…

Our Special Districts including DDA’s, BID’s and URA’s are have see the greatest impact during the current economic crisis. They have become our first responders in support of their businesses and projects that make our communities unique.   How can Special Districts support our commercial districts?  While there are thousands…

Our Special Districts including DDA’s, BID’s and URA’s are have see the greatest impact during the current economic crisis. They have become our first responders in support of their businesses and projects that make our communities unique.   How can Special Districts support our commercial districts?  While there are thousands…