Author: Bernadette Berdychowski
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Palantir moves HQ from Denver to Miami
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Palantir Technologies Inc., a large artificial intelligence and software company with many government contracts, including federal immigration forces and the U.S. military, is moving its headquarters out of Denver. “We have moved our headquarters to Miami, Florida,” the company posted on X on Tuesday. The location on the company’s profile is now shown as Miami.…
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Push to regulate high concession prices in Colorado could hurt vendors, critics warn
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High food and drink prices have long been a staple of going to a sports game, concert, festival or the airport. But as inflation has increasingly pinched people’s wallets, pushback against higher concession prices is growing. The issue has reached Colorado’s Capitol this year. A group of Democrat policymakers seeks to curb expensive game day…
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Colorado’s federal energy lab hit with another round of 100+ layoffs
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The National Laboratory of the Rockies, formerly known as the National Renewable Energy Lab, laid off 134 workers Monday, a spokesperson for the lab confirmed. The layoffs at the federal lab based in Golden hit both research and operations workers, said David Glickson, a lab spokesperson, in a statement. The National Laboratory of the Rockies…
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Colorado’s unemployment rate fell again in December
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Colorado’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in December, according to new data released Tuesday. The rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point, following a monthslong trend of declining unemployment in the state, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s report. The national average also fell by the same amount to 4.4%. Colorado’s unemployment…
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Colorado EDC approves nearly $6 million in tax incentives for 3 companies
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The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved a total of nearly $6 million in job growth tax incentives for three companies considering expansions in the state on Thursday. The largest incentive package went to an unnamed quantum company described as “Project Electron.” The EDC doesn’t disclose company names to protect the confidentiality of businesses that may…
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Colorado lawmakers grapple with how to help economy amid budget constraints
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As Colorado slipped in its economic competitiveness over the past few years, state lawmakers face a tough road ahead to improve the business environment. A day before the 2026 legislative session was set to begin, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted the state’s top lawmakers from both parties to discuss what new legislation and…
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As Denver Pavilions and Sports Castle start new eras, so does Gart Properties with next generation
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Gart Properties, a Denver real estate venture tied to a century-old family business, is entering a new era. The Gart Companies named Evan Gart, 34, as president of Gart Properties. Gart, who is the great-grandson of its founder Nathan Gart, has worked at the company for nine years. The Gart family business dates back to…
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Denver Summit to stay in city after council approves $70M stadium deal
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With an incredibly short timeframe to start construction on a major league women’s soccer stadium, Denver’s City Council dropped the biggest hurdle for Denver Summit FC. Now, the team plans to move forward with its stadium and stay in Denver’s urban core. “With Denver City Council voting the measure through, the club will proceed with…
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Denver office conversion being considered for downtown authority’s largest loan yet
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The plan to convert two office towers on 17th Street in downtown Denver is under consideration to get nearly $63 million from the Denver Downtown Development Authority, which could be the largest loan since the quasi-government organization expanded in 2025. The Luzzatto Co. bought the office towers at 621 and 633 17th St. at a…
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Colorado unemployment fell to 4.1% in September, delayed data shows
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Colorado’s unemployment rate is improving, according to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The state recorded 134,000 unemployed people in September, 4,800 fewer people compared to August. The state’s unemployment rate fell from 4.2% to 4.1%. The national unemployment rate was 4.4%. The state released September’s data on Thursday, which was delayed by more…