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Denver Industry Spotlight: ENERGY

The energy industry is divided into two sub-groups: fossil fuel energy and cleantech. In a region that ranks 5th in the nation for fossil fuel energy employment and 4th for cleantech employment, it is no wonder that the energy industry …

By Julia Uchiyama
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Denver Industry Spotlight: BROADCASTING & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

With a ranking as the 5th highest employment concentration for the industry out of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in 2017, it is clear why it is considered one of the largest broadcasting and telecommunications employment center in the entire …

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Denver Industry Spotlight: BIOSCIENCE

Totaling at $519 million in 2017, Colorado has ranked third in the nation for life science-related venture capital investments. It is important to note that the bioscience industry is divided into two groups: 1) medical devices/diagnostics and 2) pharmaceuticals/biotechnology. Combined, …

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Denver Industry Spotlight: BEVERAGE PRODUCTION

Since 2014, Colorado craft beer has grown to a $3 billion industry, achieving the highest economic impact per capita of any state in the nation. Colorado also places second in the highest number of craft breweries in the nation, topping …

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Denver Industry Spotlight: AEROSPACE

With a one-year employment growth of 4.7%, Colorado ranks as the nation’s second largest aerospace economy, thanks to its ideal location and close proximity to several colleges and universities including DU!

The Metro Denver and Northern Colorado region has attracted …

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