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Report: Colorado Continues to Outperform National Economy, Though Strong Headwinds Persist | Leeds School of Business

The state remains a leader on employment, but recovery remains uneven. ​​

Like so much else in this uneven economic recovery, the latest report from Leeds’ Business Research Division and the Colorado secretary of state’s office is a case of stepping sideways, as opposed to forward or back. 

For instance, when it comes to business formations, Colorado saw an increase in new entities year over year and, notably, quarter over quarter—a rarity, given that third-quarter filings tend to trail second-quarter activity. But delinquencies and dissolutions also rose, showing signs of underlying strain. 

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“Colorado has had a strong recovery from the pandemic recession, especially when it comes to employment,” said Brian Lewandowski, BRD executive director. “But we are eyeing some economic headwinds that could produce slower growth in early 2023.”

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