Economic Overview
Metro Denver has created a diverse economy with industries in aerospace, energy, the biosciences, and a strong small business community. This diversification has led to job growth in our region, adding over 100,000 new jobs from 2003-2007. The region also has a strong workforce, robust educational system, a comprehensive transportation system, and the amenities to attract workers from all over the world. We invite you to learn more about the economic conditions in our region by visiting the resources listed below.
Metro Economic Development Corporation
Find out more about our regional economy:
http://metrodenver.org/metro-denver-economy
Learn more about our workforce:
http://metrodenver.org/workforce-profiles
The Denver Office of Economic Development
http://www.milehigh.com/
The Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) operates to create a local environment that stimulates balanced growth through job creation, business assistance, housing options and neighborhood redevelopment through its four divisions:
The Division of Business Development
The Division of Small Business Opportunity
The Division of Housing and Neighborhood Development
The Division of Workforce Development
What is going on in Denver this month?
During the month of March, Global Denver observes the National Day of Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Ghana, Greece, Ireland, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Pakistan and Tunisia. Additionally, we commemorate the Irish-American Heritage Month. This month the City of Denver offers same great entertainment such as: 48th Annual Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 36th Annual Denver March PowWow, and Wines of South Africa presented by the International Wine Guild. Some great concerts include the Good Fortune Concert, Give Your Heart to Haiti Benefit Concert, and Marcus Tardelli Brazilian Guitar. The month of March also includes notable presentations such as: India- (Past, Present and Future), Doing Business with Japan- An Introduction, and Take Your Innovative Venture to France. There truly is something for everyone this month. For more information please visit our calendar.
View additional Denver events here.
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How to relocate to Denver
Consistently ranked one of the best places to live, Denver is a great place to consider settling down in. With nearly 300 days of sunshine and just miles away from the beautiful Rocky Mountains, Denver offers residents the perfect melody of outdoor bliss and urban excitement. Culture and arts are a particular priority to the city of Denver with a $1.4 billion economic impact. From performing arts centers and companies comparable to those found in New York City, to its exceptional fine arts galleries and museums, Denver is constantly booming with something new and interesting. Ranked as the second most popular destination for college graduates, and the sixth most migrated city in the nation, Denver has hundreds of business and educational opportunities to offer its residents. So make the move to one of the fastest growing cities in America! For more information on either moving yourself or your business to Denver please check out the Living in Denver and Business Resources section of this site.
