Author: Bill Craighead

Data we track at the UCCS Economic Forum indicates that the Pikes Peak region’s economy is coming out of a recent soft patch. We’re not seeing…

Openness to talent has been a key pillar of America’s economic success. The country’s appeal to people with exceptional drive and ability has fueled American entrepreneurship…

While the economy of the Pikes Peak region remains a prosperous and successful one, with median household income 11.2% above the national figure, the last couple…

While the economy of the Pikes Peak region remains a prosperous and successful one, with median household income 11.2% above the national figure, the last couple…

If I were to pick a single phrase to describe the U.S. economy in 2025, it would be “bend but don’t break.” However, that description is…

Higher interest rates have contributed to a slowdown in growth for the Pikes Peak Region. After a surge in 2021 and 2022, the pace of building…

Courtesy UCCS Changes in U.S. healthcare policy will be a source of strain for Colorado in coming years. Cuts to Medicaid in the recent budget reconciliation…

The Pikes Peak region faces a substantial shortfall in the availability of early childhood education. The Colorado Department of Early Childhood reports a little more than…

Housing affordability remains a central concern in Colorado and nationwide. Unfortunately, at a time when additional supply is sorely needed, the homebuilding industry faces a particularly…

When comparing labor markets among the states, Colorado is usually a star; so, the recent weakness of the state’s employment picture stands out. Over the past…