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March 2023
NoCo’s first IMAX opens
MetroLux 12 Theatres at the Promenade Shops at Centerra in Loveland opened Northern Colorado’s first IMAX theater. The feat was accomplished by converting two auditoriums into one IMAX auditorium with a 70-foot premium large screen format, immersive sound and heated luxury recliners. You can check out all of the features and view current movies playing at: www.metrotheatres.com.
Boulderado ranked among nation’s best tea time
Historic Hotels of America recently released their rankings of the 25 best afternoon tea experiences in the U.S. and Hotel Boulderado made the list. The hotel opened in 1909 as the state’s first luxury hotel. They offer specialty experiences, including their annual Holiday Afternoon Tea, romantic afternoon tea on Valentine’s Day, springtime Fairy, Tulip & Elf Tea as well as a Halloween-themed Witch’s Brew Tea in October. Click here to read the full article from the Historic Hotels of America and book your next tea time at: www.boulderado.com.
Plans underway for new terminal at NoCo Regional Airport
Plans and funding are coming together for a new terminal at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport. The new terminal would be 19,000 square feet and designed for two airline gates. The goal is to attract commercial airline services that offer routes to places like Las Vegas and Mesa Arizona. The City of Loveland and City of Fort Collins are joint owners of the airport and are negotiating final terms for funding. You can visit terminal.flynoco.com to learn more.
February 2023
FRCC, Aims earn top rankings
Newsweek recently released their list of “America’s Best Online Learning Colleges 2023.” Northern Colorado’s Front Range Community College (FRCC) and Aims Community College both made the list, along with two other Colorado schools – Adams State University based on Alamosa and Colorado Christian University based in Lakewood. Click here to view the complete rankings.
Regional Launch of Education Pathways to Employment
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, and The Weld Trust, in partnership with Colorado Succeeds, recently launched the Education Pathways to Employment initiative. The goal of the regional collaboration is to support learners in Northern Colorado by helping them identify pathways to achieve career success. Explore these key resources shared at the launch event: Northern Colorado K20 Education Pathways to Employment Report, Report Presentation Slides and NoCo Works Executive Summary.
IRES 4th Quarter Report
Information and Real Estate Services (IRES) recently released their Q4 2022 MarketWatch Report and in Northern Colorado home prices were up or even across the board. In Larimer County, the median sales price was $565,000 for Q4-2022, an increase of 6.6% year-over-year. The number of closed sales was down 36.2% dropping to 1,140. In Weld County, the median sales price was $480,000 for Q4-2022, a 0.0% change year-over-year. The number of closed sales was down 37.8%, coming in at 1,327. In Boulder County, the median sales price was $777,500 for Q4-2022, a 1.2 year-over-year increase. The number of closed sales was down 38.8%, coming in at 654.
January 2023
Denver & Boulder MSA’s among nation’s Most Vibrant Art Cities
The Southern Methodist University DataArts & National Center for Arts Research recently released their 2022 Arts Vibrancy Index Report. Several Colorado Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) earned top rankings. In the category of Large Communities, the Denver MSA ranked in the Top 20 Arts-Vibrant Communities of 2022. In the category of Medium-sized Communities, the Boulder MSA ranked in the Top 10. Finally, in the category of Top 10 Small Communities, both Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs made the list. Click here to view the full Top 40 Arts-Vibrant Communities of 2022.
Colorado, CU hotspot for disruptive technology
At the recently held 2023 Colorado Business Economic Outlook summit, University of Colorado experts took the stage showcasing the “Future of Disruptive Technologies.” From quantum technology to interstellar advancements, Colorado has become a hub for disruptive technology. CU’s Cubit Quantum Initiative executive director Philip Makoty shared transformational impacts on the horizon as CU is a leader in quantum sensing. In addition, Colorado is home to 500 aerospace companies and has the nation’s second largest space economy. Click here to learn more.
Colorado Unemployment Rate continues to decline
The latest release from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment shows that Colorado’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5% in November, which is down from 4.4% a year ago. Larimer and Broomfield counties were both at 2.8%, and Weld was at 3.5%, down from 3.7% in October. Boulder County, recorded at 2.6% in November, down from 2.8% in October. Click here to read the full press release.
