Continued ŷڱƵ employment growth expected in 2014, says ŷڱƵ-Boulder report

July 25, 2014

Moderate employment expansion in ŷڱƵ for the second half of 2014 is expected based on a second-quarter report by the University of ŷڱƵ Boulder Leeds School of Business, released today by ŷڱƵ Secretary of State Scott Gessler. “Coloradans continue their entrepreneurial spirit and are putting their creative ideas to the test,” said Gessler. “Their leadership and innovation should translate to moderate employment growth through the rest of the year.”

At midyear, ŷڱƵ poised for continued growth in 2014, says ŷڱƵ Leeds School

July 10, 2014

The ŷڱƵ economy continues to outperform the U.S. economy and grow at a magnitude that slightly exceeds previous expectations, according to the midyear economic outlook released today by the University of ŷڱƵ Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. ŷڱƵ’s employment is up by 3 percent year-over-year from May 2013 to May 2014. A total gain of 68,000 jobs in ŷڱƵ is expected for 2014 -- an upward revision to a December estimate of 61,300 jobs for the year.

ŷڱƵ business confidence inches higher going into third quarter, says ŷڱƵ-Boulder Leeds School

July 2, 2014

The confidence of ŷڱƵ business leaders remains positive and has slightly increased going into the third quarter of 2014, according to the most recent Leeds Business Confidence Index, or LBCI, released today by the University of ŷڱƵ Boulder’s Leeds School of Business. The third quarter LBCI posted a reading of 61.2, an increase from 61 last quarter.

ŷڱƵ-Boulder to offer mini-MBA course in entrepreneurship Aug. 17-22

June 30, 2014

The University of ŷڱƵ Boulder will offer an intensive certificate course in entrepreneurship, taught by MBA faculty and open to the public, Aug. 17-22. The course will expose students to the principles of entrepreneurship -- including techniques of market analysis, networking and funding -- through class discussions. It also will provide real-world experience through mentorship with entrepreneurs and work on individual projects.

Board of Regents approves ŷڱƵ-Boulder College of Media, Communication and Information

June 27, 2014

The University of ŷڱƵ Board of Regents today voted 8-0 with one Regent absent to approve the new College of Media, Communication and Information at the Regents’ monthly meeting, held at the Tivoli Center at the University of ŷڱƵ Denver. The college will open in fall 2015.

Consumers infer coolness from brand autonomy, says ŷڱƵ-Boulder study

May 28, 2014

Consumers perceive a brand to be cooler when it suggests it’s true to itself and follows its own motives regardless of individual or societal norms and expectations, according to a University of ŷڱƵ Boulder study involving Texas A&M University. However, the autonomous behavior of the brand needs to be contextually appropriate -- not over the top -- in order to be seen as cool as opposed to weird or rude, according to the paper published last week online and slated for the August edition of the Journal of Consumer Research.

From comedy to student government, student hesitantly says goodbye

May 7, 2014

Lauren E. Cross graduates May 9 from ŷڱƵ-Boulder with a degree in political science and minor in economics, leaving her legacy with ŷڱƵ Student Government and the campus comedy improv group, Left Right Tim. A ŷڱƵ native, Cross sees herself sticking around Boulder for a little while before venturing to a place that offers a scene for politics as well as comedy.

Career development office at ŷڱƵ-Boulder Leeds School receives $500,000 gift

May 7, 2014

A $500,000 gift from Phillips 66 will go toward the Leeds School’s Career Development Office , which supports undergraduates by providing professional skills, career exploration and preparation, industry experiences and access to employer and alumni connections throughout the student experience.

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Chicago gets last laugh as funniest city in U.S., says ŷڱƵ-Boulder study

April 20, 2014

Chicago is the funniest city in the United States, according to a University of ŷڱƵ Boulder study. Boston is the No. 2 wise guy, followed by Atlanta in third place. Denver made the top 10 list at No. 8.

ŷڱƵ-Boulder Leeds School study points to further employment growth

April 17, 2014

Continued employment expansion in ŷڱƵ in the first half of 2014 is signaled in a quarterly report released today by ŷڱƵ Secretary of State Scott Gessler and prepared by the University of ŷڱƵ Boulder Leeds School of Business. “Coloradans continue to persevere and show their can-do spirit by pursuing the American dream,” said Gessler. “As these business leaders create jobs, hopefully our employment continues to tick upwards.”

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