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Boulder revenue up in ‘09
February 15, 2010 – Daily Camera – The city of Boulder sales and use tax collections rose by .7% in 2009, according to the city’s new sales tax report. City officials had expected tax revenue to be down by 1.9%. While good news, the city remains cautious. Much of the revenue gain in 2009 was in one-time money including the federal “Cash for Clunkers” program and…
WSJ Article on Boulder’s Green Initiatives
February 15, 2010 – Despite a front-page Wall Street Journal article on the difficulty of “going green”, the city has shifted its focus from outreach to action and is positioned to make real progress in meeting its goals of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Boulder ranked #1 for well-being and quality of life
February 15, 2010 – Daily Camera - According to a new Gallup-Healthways poll on American lifestyles and attitudes, Boulder is the top city for well-being and quality of life. The ranking is based on a survey of over 350,000 Americans on jobs, finances, physical health, emotional state and communities. The city was ranked #1 out of 162 large and medium-sized cities for overall well-being…
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2010 Economic Forecast: Boulder & Beyond
The Boulder Economic Council’s annual economic forecast event was a big success. Area business, community, and government leaders heard several of Boulder’s top industry leaders discuss the impact of the economic downturn and found out what’s ahead from economist Dr. Richard Wobbekind.
CU Economist – Colorado economy to improve in 2010
The year ahead will show improvement for the state economy according to University of Colorado economist Richard Wobbekind. Job losses are expected to continue through the first quarter, level off in the second quarter, and show positive growth in the third and fourth quarters of the year.