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Few have seen a return on their AI investments. It’s still early, trade group says. Plus: New quantum-computing lab in Boulder, small business certification program and Grand Lake’s new makerspace.
This section provides a roundup of recent economic news from The Colorado Sun. It highlights 101 legislative bills impacting Coloradans, a resolution in the San Luis Valley livestock vs. billionaire ranch owner dispute, the expansion of invisible fencing technology for Colorado ranchers using satellites, a proposed ballot measure for TABOR refunds to fund K-12 and kids' programs, an update on the Western Slope peach crop after a freeze, the failure of bills aiming to rollback business tax breaks, and the final outcome of Colorado's AI regulation fight. This serves as a comprehensive digest of key economic and policy developments in the state.
This section offers additional business and technology updates specific to Colorado. It announces Boulder as the new location for a 22,000-square-foot quantum research and development lab by Maryland-based IonQ Inc., detailing its plans for installing the first quantum computer this year and its expansion of quantum technology operations in the state, supported by state incentives. It also introduces "Certify Colorado," a new state program by the Minority Business Office that provides up to $2,000 to help small businesses cover national certification costs for government and corporate contracts. Lastly, it reports on the grand opening of the "Grand Spirit Makerspace" in Grand Lake, a 3,000-square-foot facility offering tools for various crafts and including live/work rentals for artists, highlighting a community-driven project that started in 2019.
This segment provides a curated list of links to past editions of the "What’s Working" column. It enables readers to catch up on previous discussions, including topics such as the impact of swipe fees and AI legislation on Colorado businesses, the legacy of Colorado's Black Sunday and a related business incubator, an analysis of Denver metro's average rent, legislation aiming to help creatives retain control over their work, concerns from tech and business leaders about Colorado's competitive edge, and an update on job openings within the state. This acts as a valuable archive for ongoing economic and business insights.