Author: Bernadette Berdychowski
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Report: Palantir exit could deal $178M blow to Colorado economy
Palantir Technologies’ decision to move its headquarters from Colorado to Florida is raising fresh worries about the state’s business climate, with a new report warning the departure could shave hundreds of millions of dollars from Colorado’s economy and signal broader challenges for its technology sector. The artificial intelligence and software company, one of Colorado’s most…
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Potential clues? Palantir shares several risks of doing business in Colorado
When Palantir announced it moved its headquarters from Denver to Miami, it gave little reason for its decision. All it sent out was a short post on X. It came as a shock that the major company known for its federal contracts with U.S. military and immigration forces had been preparing a new place to…
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Palantir moves HQ from Denver to Miami
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…