Place-based Economic Development Case Study: Boulder, Colorado
This is the second of three posts about the place-based approach to economic development. The first post highlighted strategies used by...
top of page
First Flatiron Consulting
Clif's Notes
Search
Jan 103 min read
An Introduction to Place-based Economic Development
Place-based economic development employs an array of strategies unique to a specific community, capitalizing on its distinctive attributes.
148 views0 comments
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Building a Vibrant Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Entrepreneurs and the ecosystems that support them are increasingly vital to the diversification and prosperity of local and state...
56 views0 comments
Apr 5, 20237 min read
ChatGPT Intro to Zoning for Affordable Housing
Colorado Governor Jared Polis recently announced a controversial, statewide affordable housing plan focused on local land use zoning. As...
139 views0 comments
Dec 19, 20224 min read
Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Economy
Outdoor recreation in Colorado accounts for 2.7% of our state’s economy, one of the highest levels in all states in the nation.
196 views0 comments
May 27, 20223 min read
The Best Job Market in History – If You Want One
There’s never been a better job market than right now – at least if you’re looking for a job. A new report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
54 views0 comments
Oct 2, 20212 min read
Despite WFH, Urbanists Champion the Resilience of Cities
From the beginning of the pandemic –and the move to work from home– pundits proclaimed the imminent death of big cities and their downtowns.
19 views0 comments
Jul 1, 20212 min read
How Competitive is Your Innovation Ecosystem?
For all the talk about innovation these days, it can still be a pretty nebulous concept – particularly when it comes to measuring it. But...
26 views0 comments
May 11, 20212 min read
Outdoor Recreation Industry Given Boost by CU Boulder
The economic clout of outdoor recreation is motivating more and more states and municipalities to elevate the industry as a high priority...
137 views0 comments
Apr 12, 20213 min read
How Vulnerable is Your Community to Natural Hazards?
Among the many challenges of 2020, historic wildfires, hurricanes, floods, and heat waves inflicted tens of billions of dollars in damage...
31 views0 comments
Mar 31, 20213 min read
Opportunities, Challenges Ahead for Post-Pandemic Employment Growth
As people look ahead to a post-COVID future, some see trends which could produce long-term structural changes in U.S. employment.
27 views0 comments
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Startups, Job Creation and Economic Recovery
As we begin looking ahead to economic recovery from the COVID recession, I’ll be watching new business formation and job creation in...
53 views0 comments
Feb 11, 20212 min read
CU Conference on World Affairs Shines Light on Alumni Entrepreneurs
2021 is the 73rd year for the University of Colorado Conference on World Affairs (CWA). The conference is known for bringing together...
9 views0 comments
Jan 20, 20214 min read
Pressure Grows to Regulate Tech in 2021
For many if not most of us, our professions, our networks, our ways of living are increasingly dependent upon large and small technology...
48 views1 comment
Dec 23, 20203 min read
America’s Evolving Workplaces – What’s Next?
Almost 40% of U.S. employees say they can do their job from home during the COVID pandemic, according to a new report by the Pew Research...
91 views0 comments
Dec 8, 20206 min read
Will Innovation and Entrepreneurship Speed Colorado’s Economic Recovery?
Colorado is often ranked within the top ten states for innovation and entrepreneurship. So, are we better positioned for economic recovery?
121 views0 comments
Dec 1, 20202 min read
Meet Generation Alpha
Some are just learning to talk. Many haven’t even been born yet. Generation Alpha – the successor to Gen Z – was named by Australian...
64 views0 comments
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Winter Brings New Business Challenges
Much is being written about the new challenges facing entrepreneurs and businesses as winter approaches. Gusto, the cloud-based HR...
57 views0 comments
Nov 2, 20201 min read
Colorado Business Economic Outlook
I'm looking forward to CU Boulder's 56th annual Colorado Business Economic Outlook event next month. I'm especially curious to learn...
18 views0 comments
Oct 18, 20201 min read
New Records Set for Deficit, e-commerce, and Early Voting
Notable records were set recently for federal budget deficits, e-commerce, and early voting in the U.S.
23 views0 comments
bottom of page