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Denver Infrastructure Investment Expected to Generate $230M Annual Economic Impact

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 8

The latest in this situation

Soulcraft Brewing, which is connected to LaCroix, operates in Colorado amidst ongoing drought cycles impacting the local economy.Oct 8
CSU establishing executive committee for Denver engagementSep 21
Kat Hess, head brewer at Wynkoop, works in Colorado as drought impacts industries in the state.Sep 8

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Jul 26. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Some supportReported by 1 outlet

The National Western’s capital campaign, which began in late 2016, is concluding on July 31. The campaign successfully raised $148 million toward its $150 million goal. Additionally, the City and County of Denver invested an estimated $637 million through Bond Measure 2C in 2015 to fund the overall redevelopment of the National Western Center.

From thefencepost.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

These investments are projected to generate an estimated $230 million in annual economic impact for the region. The redevelopment is also expected to more than double projected annual attendance to 2.3 million visitors.

From thefencepost.com

Who's involved

DenverThe City and County of Denver provided major funding for the National Western Center’s redevelopment.
ColoradoThe state of Colorado is the geographic context for the regional economic impact.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

Colorado Office of Economic Development and International TradeSpeculative
The regional economic activity could increase the mandate of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.

Sep 21CSU establishing executive committee for Denver engagementSub-event
Sep 8Kat Hess, head brewer at Wynkoop, works in Colorado as drought impacts industries in the state.Sub-event
Aug 6The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is tracking hiker use on various peaks in Colorado, utilizing studies conducted by economists from Colorado State University.Sub-event
Jul 26CSU is involved in a new Denver Landmark Agreement.1 source
- thefencepost.com

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The entities involved

Colorado State University
public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
- Van der Pol is conducting research projects in Salina, Kansas, partnering with Colorado State University.16:17
- NOAA and Colorado State University observed warmer-than-usual water off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean.Mon 17:28
Denver
consolidated city-county and capital of Colorado, United States
- Pivot Energy, based in Denver, is operating in Rockville, Maryland, utilizing the state's community solar program for Project Catherine.20:27
- Mayor of Denver resigned from office to accept a job at Continental Airlines.20:00
Colorado
state of the United States of America
- Cooper, through Energy Outreach Colorado, is serving the Denver Metro area and accepting donations of $5 per membership.20:55
- Canadian officials, including Doug Ford, are lobbying against U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump due to potential negative economic impacts.20:22

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Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped

Jul 26thefencepost.comNational Western to end capital campaign on July 31