The latest from the Boulder Economic Council
Part 1: Introduction This report centers around AI and its effects on employment and labor markets. Both the risk and opportunities AI presents are considered. Part one introduces AI and explores the ways it can affect the job market. Part two explores Boulder’s exposure to AI through labor market data. In part three competing …
Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council Three years ago, during the height of the pandemic, The Boulder Chamber and the Boulder Economic Council (BEC) were actively engaged in connecting business and community leaders via online forums to align around strategies for maintaining our economic vitality and, frankly, to save many of our businesses …
On August 17, the Boulder Area Manufacturing Sector Partnership convened the group’s supply chain action-team at Veolia Water Technologies, located at 6060 Spine Rd, in Boulder. The partnership meets on a monthly basis and tackles topics related to workforce development, public policy, and overall operations. Veolia Water Technologies designs and delivers standardized water treatment equipment …
Manufacturers are finding value in regular conversations Read More »
Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council As executive director of the Boulder Economic Council, you’ll often hear me highlight the success of local businesses and research activities in terms of rewarding local job opportunities, higher sales tax returns and the pride of global attention on our life-enhancing breakthroughs. But there’s a broader story …
The Chamber View: Big news for Colorado — big ties to Boulder Read More »
Introduction Using the Colorado Chamber of Commerce with Aspen Tech Labs second quarter jobs report and augmenting it with region specific data powered by Lightcast this report intends to provide granular data (augmented with analysis) on Boulder’s job market as of June 2023. Summary Boulder’s job market remains strong in a time of great …
Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council In my position with the Boulder Chamber, it is my privilege to interact with our regional businesses to learn about their future development plans and support needs. While there are many important concerns business leaders highlight, from high housing costs to commute challenges, inevitably the conversation gravitates …
Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council In the face of a bleak forecast for employee retirement savings, there is no question we all have a stake in addressing a potential calamity. While personal responsibility certainly should be a hallmark of any solution, like it or not, a new state law places the administrative …
Introduction The rapid aging of populations is a global phenomenon that has far-reaching implications for societies and communities worldwide. Boulder is not immune to this demographic shift. The purpose of this report is to delve into the dynamics of Boulder’s aging population, shedding light on the key trends, challenges, and opportunities that arise as the …
Aging Boulder: Demographic Change and Workforce Needs Read More »
Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council In preparation for this month’s article, I thought I would conduct a small experiment. I gave ChatGPT the task — “Define R&D.” Within a millisecond or two, it offered the following: “R&D stands for Research and Development. It refers to the activities undertaken by organizations or individuals …
Scott J. Sternberg Executive Director, Boulder Economic Council When it comes to climate research, protection, activism and solutions, Colorado has few peers, with Boulder at the epicenter. It’s not surprising that, amidst this climate aware and activated environment, we have a wealth of climate-related businesses. Yes, this is an interesting economic study, but it’s really …
The Chamber View: Our Climate is Right for Business Read More »
