Category: Business
Denver airport air traffic control went out for 6 minutes on Monday, report says
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about six minutes after multiple radio transmitters failed, according to reporting from Denver7. Multiple outages at the Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center in Longmont meant up to 20 pilots couldn’t communicate with controllers as they approached the airport at…
Read MoreWalmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s first quarter profit slipped and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump. The nation’s largest retailers posted strong quarterly sales Thursday and said it expects sales growth of 3.5% to 4.5% in the second quarter.…
Read MoreColorado businesses welcome détente with China, but still worry about the future
Gail Ross welcomes the 90-day pause on the 145% tariffs on goods from China. About half of the clothes sold by Krimson Klover, the women’s apparel company where she is the chief operating officer, are made in China. But what happens after the 90 days are up, Ross wonders. If the Trump administration re-imposes all…
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Wheat Ridge apartment community sells for $97 million
Outlook Table Mesa, a 250-unit multifamily apartment community in Wheat Ridge, has been sold for $97 million to Utah-based FJ Management Inc., a private holding company that manages a portfolio of petroleum, health care and hospitality-related assets. The 16-building community, situated on a 12.2-acre site, was sold by Phoenix-based developer Evergreen Devco Inc. Regional managing…
Read MoreTop Workplaces 2025: 3 dynamic trends reshaping Colorado’s real estate market
Colorado real estate companies anticipate a year of change, as more agents leave the business, the market continues to stagnate because of high interest rates, and a growing number of companies merge or close. Commission changes Despite last summer’s landmark court settlement by the National Association of Realtors, which was expected to lower commissions, Denver-area…
Read MoreTop Workplaces 2025: Flexible work options produce higher job satisfaction
More employees in Boulder and Denver are working remotely than those in many other U.S. cities, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. While 14% of employees nationwide work from home, the rate is 28% in Boulder and 22% in Denver. That’s unlikely to change. Stanford economists Nicholas Bloom and Steven Davis assessed reactions to remote…
Read MoreTop Workplaces 2025: The best small companies to work for in Colorado
The rankings are put together by Energage, The Denver Post’s survey partner for Top Workplaces. No. 1 Homewatch Caregivers of North Suburban Denver and Boulder County Years ranked: 2 Founded: 2011 Headquarters: Longmont Employees: 120, with 91 in Colorado Facts: Homewatch Caregivers offers in-home services to people of all ages. No. 2 Summit Wealth Group…
Read MoreTop Workplaces 2025: Colorado businesses harness AI to revolutionize hiring
As Colorado companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline their hiring processes, they face a complex landscape of challenges that could impact the quality of the new talent they attract. While AI tools promise efficiency and enhanced candidate sourcing, concerns about bias, the reliability of automated screening, and the authenticity of applicant materials…
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Top Workplaces 2025: Special awards
Leadership Criteria: “I have confidence in the leadership team of this company.” Large: Gerry Agnes, Elevations Credit Union Midsize: Tom Lally, Bloom Healthcare Small: Leisle Chung, Vanguard Skin Specialists Direction Criteria: “I believe this company is going in the right direction.” Large: Progressive Insurance Managers Criteria: “My manager helps me learn and grow.” Midsize: Nextworld…
Read MoreTop Workplaces 2025: Elevations Credit Union builds a stronger community
As Elevations Credit Union adapts to the changing financial services landscape, it remains dedicated to its community, members, and employees. Many financial institutions face significant challenges during economic fluctuations and periods of high interest rates. However, Elevations Credit Union maintains a robust business model that enables it to weather these storms with minimal disruption, said…
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