Richard Wobbekind, Leeds School, 303-492-1147
richard.wobbekind@colorado.edu
Brian Lewandowski, Leeds School, 303-492-3307
brian.lewandowski@colorado.edu
Elizabeth Lock, CU-Boulder media relations, 303-492-3117
elizabeth.lock@colorado.edu
Tim Griesmer, Colo. Dept. of State, 303-860-6903
tim.griesmer@sos.state.co.us
April 23, 2015
Continued business growth anticipated for Colorado in upcoming quarters, says CU-Boulder report
With an increase in business filings in Colorado through the first quarter of 2015 -- including new and renewing entities and trade names -- employment in the state is expected to keep growing during the second and third quarters of the year, according to a University of Colorado Boulder report released today by Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams.
The quarterly indicators report, prepared by CU-Boulder’s Business Research Division at the Leeds School of Business, uses data from the secretary of state’s central business registry.
During the first quarter of 2015 a total of 28,115 new businesses formed, up from 26,523 during the same period in 2014.
“Coloradans continue to drive our economy upward by adding their ideas to the marketplace,” said Williams. “Our small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities and their growth is encouraging.”
Colorado recorded 103,719 new entities during the 12-month period ending in March, up from 102,127 new entities recorded in the 12-month period ending in December 2014.
“Despite a drop in employment in Colorado from February to March, other indicators continue to point to a very healthy economy,” said economist Richard Wobbekind, executive director of CU-Boulder’s Business Research Division.
“While new business filings remain impressive, the employment outlook is dampening slightly for 2015.”
Existing entity renewals spiked in the first quarter of 2015 at a record 126,282, up from 107,848 in the fourth quarter of last year. Domestic limited liability companies represented the greatest increase in renewals among existing entities.
The number of Colorado entities in good standing went up in the first quarter to 571,386, a 7 percent increase compared with the same time in 2014.
Visit the secretary of state’s website at
http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/business/quarterlyReports/index.html to view
current and past reports or to sign up to receive reports by email.
-CU-
This document provides a weekly media update for Balmer Lawrie, summarizing news related to the company, PSEs, and industries Balmer Lawrie operates in. It includes news clips from various media sources between May 31 and June 4, 2018. Key topics covered include the Indian economy growing at 7.7% in Q4 FY2018, forecasts for 7-7.5% GDP growth in FY2019, and updates on PSE policies regarding promotions, sabbaticals, and reducing government stakes in CPSEs.
The document provides a weekly media update comprising news clips from various media sources related to Balmer Lawrie and other public sector enterprises (PSEs). It includes news on the Indian economy, industries that Balmer Lawrie operates in, earnings of companies, policy changes impacting PSEs, and investments in oil and gas exploration. The update is intended to be uploaded on the intranet and website of Balmer Lawrie every Monday.
John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2008 3rdfinance11
Deere reported higher third-quarter earnings, with net income reaching a record $575 million. Sales increased 17% globally and 38% outside the US and Canada, driven by continued strength in the global farm sector. While commodity prices have moderated, farm incomes and machinery demand remain high. Deere expects full-year equipment sales to increase 21% and projects fourth quarter net income of $425 million, though rising material costs may impact margins.
John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2008 2ndfinance11
Deere reported record second-quarter earnings of $763.5 million, up 28% from the previous year. Net sales also reached a quarterly record, increasing 18% to $8.097 billion. Strong global demand for agricultural equipment, especially outside the US and Canada, drove the financial results despite a slowing US economy. Deere expects continued growth in earnings and forecast full-year net income of around $2.2 billion on projected sales increases of 20% for equipment.
This document provides a weekly media update from Balmer Lawrie with news clips from September 3, 2018 related to the Indian economy and Balmer Lawrie's business sectors. Key points include:
- The RBI expects India's GDP growth to reach 7.4% in the current fiscal year due to increased industrial activity and a good monsoon.
- GDP growth accelerated to an over two-year high of 8.2% in the first quarter of 2018-2019, driven by expansion in manufacturing, agriculture, and consumer spending.
- India is projected to become the world's fifth largest economy in 2019 by overtaking Britain.
India's GDP growth slowed to 4.7% in the December quarter, its slowest pace in nearly seven years, undermining suggestions that the slowdown may have bottomed out. The fiscal deficit touched 128.5% of the revised budget estimate in the first ten months of the fiscal year. India's core sector grew at a mild 2.2% in January, aided by growth in five of the eight core industries. The US has become India's sixth largest supplier of crude oil, and India and the US are looking to increase energy cooperation and trade to bridge the bilateral trade deficit.
Industrial growth in India recovered in April, with industrial production growing 4.9% compared to 4.5% in March. All major sectors - manufacturing, mining, and electricity - contributed to the recovery. Nomura expects GDP growth to be faster in the first half of the current fiscal year but may face pressure in the second half, ending at 7.5%. Retail inflation rose to a 4-month high of 4.9% in May due to higher fuel, housing, and food prices, while industrial output growth remained steady in April.
This document provides a weekly media update for Balmer Lawrie, summarizing news related to the company, PSEs, and industries Balmer Lawrie operates in. It includes news clips from various media sources between May 31 and June 4, 2018. Key topics covered include the Indian economy growing at 7.7% in Q4 FY2018, forecasts for 7-7.5% GDP growth in FY2019, and updates on PSE policies regarding promotions, sabbaticals, and reducing government stakes in CPSEs.
The document provides a weekly media update comprising news clips from various media sources related to Balmer Lawrie and other public sector enterprises (PSEs). It includes news on the Indian economy, industries that Balmer Lawrie operates in, earnings of companies, policy changes impacting PSEs, and investments in oil and gas exploration. The update is intended to be uploaded on the intranet and website of Balmer Lawrie every Monday.
John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2008 3rdfinance11
Deere reported higher third-quarter earnings, with net income reaching a record $575 million. Sales increased 17% globally and 38% outside the US and Canada, driven by continued strength in the global farm sector. While commodity prices have moderated, farm incomes and machinery demand remain high. Deere expects full-year equipment sales to increase 21% and projects fourth quarter net income of $425 million, though rising material costs may impact margins.
John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2008 2ndfinance11
Deere reported record second-quarter earnings of $763.5 million, up 28% from the previous year. Net sales also reached a quarterly record, increasing 18% to $8.097 billion. Strong global demand for agricultural equipment, especially outside the US and Canada, drove the financial results despite a slowing US economy. Deere expects continued growth in earnings and forecast full-year net income of around $2.2 billion on projected sales increases of 20% for equipment.
This document provides a weekly media update from Balmer Lawrie with news clips from September 3, 2018 related to the Indian economy and Balmer Lawrie's business sectors. Key points include:
- The RBI expects India's GDP growth to reach 7.4% in the current fiscal year due to increased industrial activity and a good monsoon.
- GDP growth accelerated to an over two-year high of 8.2% in the first quarter of 2018-2019, driven by expansion in manufacturing, agriculture, and consumer spending.
- India is projected to become the world's fifth largest economy in 2019 by overtaking Britain.
India's GDP growth slowed to 4.7% in the December quarter, its slowest pace in nearly seven years, undermining suggestions that the slowdown may have bottomed out. The fiscal deficit touched 128.5% of the revised budget estimate in the first ten months of the fiscal year. India's core sector grew at a mild 2.2% in January, aided by growth in five of the eight core industries. The US has become India's sixth largest supplier of crude oil, and India and the US are looking to increase energy cooperation and trade to bridge the bilateral trade deficit.
Industrial growth in India recovered in April, with industrial production growing 4.9% compared to 4.5% in March. All major sectors - manufacturing, mining, and electricity - contributed to the recovery. Nomura expects GDP growth to be faster in the first half of the current fiscal year but may face pressure in the second half, ending at 7.5%. Retail inflation rose to a 4-month high of 4.9% in May due to higher fuel, housing, and food prices, while industrial output growth remained steady in April.
Highlights
• As last newsletter predicted, manufacturing recovery has begun.
• Yet, exports will continue to stay depressed, SMEs will take a while to feel the positive swing.
• Prospects for emerging economies brighten, capital flows in.
• Inflows are notoriously fickle, so watch out for any turnaround if political factors disappoint.
India: Kal, aaj aur kal
The numbers are coming in clearer every month as Indian manufacturing recovers, thanks to strong domestic demand, due in large part to money from the pay commission, NREGS, high support prices for agri products last year etc. The fiscal stimulus began much before the global crisis hit India. We are not in anyway close to double digit growth, but the slump does seem to be over. Meanwhile, the stock market believes that all is well with the world, which isn’t true, of course, and if the election outcome disappoints in a fractured mandate, expect a rude shock once again.
JPM Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance ConferenceJustine Carlson
This document provides an overview of Ryerson Holding Corporation and its business. It begins with important legal disclaimers about the information presented. It then discusses Ryerson's business, current market conditions, key performance drivers for 2019, recent financial highlights showing improved metrics, the acquisition of Central Steel & Wire, Ryerson's product mix compared to the industry, growing market share in diversified end markets, and targets for higher adjusted EBITDA through focusing on value-added processing and industry-leading expense management.
The document is an investor presentation by TRC Companies, Inc. for Q2 Fiscal 2017. It provides the following key information:
1) Net service revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $127.4 million. Infrastructure revenue grew 7% while Environmental declined 2% and Oil & Gas was flat.
2) Net income increased 2% to $4 million. Strong performance in Infrastructure offset increased amortization expenses.
3) EBITDA grew 20% to $11.4 million and adjusted EBITDA increased 6% reflecting continued profitable growth.
4) The company refinanced its credit facility with an all-revolver $250 million structure to support working capital
This document is Textron Inc.'s first quarter 2016 earnings call presentation which provides key financial data and discusses strategies. It notes revenues of $3.2 billion and segment profit of $280 million for Q1 2016. While manufacturing cash flow declined before pension contributions, earnings per share and revenues increased from Q1 2015. The presentation discusses quarterly sales growth across business segments and credit statistics for the finance segment.
John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2007 3rdfinance11
Deere reported record third quarter earnings of $537 million, a 28% increase in EPS from continuing operations. Net sales increased 6% to $6.634 billion for the quarter driven by strong performance in agricultural, commercial, and consumer equipment businesses globally. The company expects equipment sales to increase 16% in the fourth quarter and 7% for the full year.
Cincinnati JLL Industrial Employment Update February 2015cybrooks
Cincinnati’s industrial sector enjoyed strong growth as seen in the latest data from the BLS, with all supersectors enjoying year-over-year employment gains. Trade, transportation and utilities fared best, adding 3,800 jobs annually. Following closely behind, manufacturing and mining, logging and construction posted annual net gains of 2,900 and 2,500 new jobs, respectively. Meanwhile, other services trailed the pack, adding 1,100 jobs, year-over-year.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document comprises various news clips from media about topics related to the Indian economy, including GDP growth rates, impact of demonetization, cuts to growth forecasts, fiscal deficits, core sector growth, and services PMI growth. It also includes articles on GST rates, stock options for PSU chiefs, central PSU pay revisions, and Dharmendra Pradhan showcasing India's oil and gas discoveries in the US. The majority of the articles discuss recent economic indicators and statistics coming out of India along with some policy decisions around topics like GST rates and PSU compensation.
2014 Q4 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HIGHLIGHTSCoy Davidson
The North American industrial market continued strengthening in Q4 2014:
- Vacancy rates decreased to 6.8%, with the U.S. rate falling to 7.2% and the Canadian rate remaining flat at 4.0%.
- Net absorption was robust at 70.7 million square feet, with U.S. absorption at 67 million square feet.
- Construction accelerated, totaling 178.2 million square feet, up from 155.9 million square feet in Q3 2014. However, absorption still exceeded new supply.
- Strong economic and e-commerce growth have expanded demand in distribution and intermodal markets beyond the recovery phase.
- The company reported third quarter 2017 results on October 25, 2017
- Q3 revenue was $3.671 billion, up 3% year-over-year, with organic revenue growth of 2%
- Adjusted EPS was $1.44, up 2% year-over-year, though negatively impacted by natural disasters which reduced EPS by $0.04 to $0.05
- The company maintained its full-year 2017 guidance for revenue, adjusted EPS, free cash flow, and capital deployment
The job market increased globally in Q1 2014, with significant growth in key regions like South America, Asia, and the Middle East. The oil and gas industry still faces shortages of skilled workers. If oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, strong growth in jobs is expected through the second half of 2014. Hiring increased in many areas including Argentina, Africa, Australia, and parts of the US and Canada, while Europe saw slower hiring. Overall the outlook for 2014 remains positive if oil prices and investment levels stay high.
- The document discusses predictions for the US economy in 2014 made by Fed Chair Ben Bernanke and other economists, who predict stronger growth compared to recent years.
- However, the document argues these predictions may be overly optimistic given continued government policies of low interest rates and money printing, as well as other risks on the horizon like healthcare costs and slowing global growth.
- The recovery so far has not made up for job and production losses from the recession, and growth in 2014 is expected to continue at a slow pace with risks of further weakening in the second half of the year.
This document provides a weekly media update with news articles from August 20th, 2018 related to the Indian economy and key industries. Several articles discuss India's trade deficit widening to over a five-year high in July due to higher oil and gold imports. Other articles report on the government's plans to meet its divestment target through share buybacks in 6-8 public sector companies and potential sales of stakes in Coal India and other power sector firms. Inflation rates declined in July while the weakening rupee is expected to increase India's oil import bill.
This document provides a weekly media update from various news sources covering topics related to Balmer Lawrie and other Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) in India. Some of the key articles summarize Balmer Lawrie's quarterly financial results, inflation rates in India falling to multi-year lows, PSEs increasing spending on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, and the government working to list more profitable PSEs on stock exchanges in the next 2-3 years as it privatizes more state-owned businesses.
Investor roadshow presentation july 2017 final (1)TrueBlueInc
This document provides a 3-page summary of TrueBlue, Inc. It includes key facts about the company such as its annual revenue, number of clients served, industries served, and specialized service offerings. The summary highlights TrueBlue's growth strategies such as the PeopleReady transition, expanding scope of services, and new mobile app technology. Financial information is also presented, including adjusted EBITDA and net income figures from 2012-2016.
The analysis of corporate performance for the second
quarter of FY18 signals mixed trends, with the top-line
growing at a respectable rate even as the bottom-line
of firms is getting crimped due to the rising operating
costs and GST related uncertainty.
John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2006 3rd finance11
Deere reported higher third quarter net income of $436 million, a 13% increase over the same period last year. Equipment sales increased for construction and commercial divisions but declined for agriculture. The company expects full year net income of around $1.625 billion and forecasts equipment sales to increase 2-3% for the full year.
M&A dealscape highlights the M&A deal activity in India over the last 4 quarters (July 2017 to June 2018), together with insights on macro-economic scenario and key deal rationales by sector.
This document provides a summary of Stantec's Q4 and full year 2017 earnings presentation. Some key points:
- Q4 2017 revenue was slightly higher than Q4 2016 but net income declined due to cost overruns on several construction projects. Adjusted net income also declined.
- For the full year 2017, gross revenue increased significantly due to acquisitions but net income declined. Several one-time items impacted results, including US tax reform.
- The presentation discusses financial performance by region and business unit. Most regions saw growth except the US which had declines due to a project adjustment.
- 2018 targets are provided including goals for margins, expenses as a percentage of revenue, and net income
- The FICCI Economic Outlook Survey estimates India's GDP growth for 2016-17 at 6.8%, lower than the previous estimate of 7.3%.
- Key factors include a projected slowdown in growth for the industry and services sectors due to demonetization's impact on cash-dependent informal sectors.
- Agriculture is expected to see growth of 3.2% for 2016-17 due to good monsoons, while industry and services are forecast to grow 5.7% and 8.5% respectively.
- Inflation is projected to remain benign with WPI at 3.4% and CPI at 4.7% for 2016-17.
Ball Corporation reported solid first quarter earnings for 2008. Earnings per share were 80 cents, up from the record 86 cents in the first quarter of 2007. Higher earnings in European beverage cans and food and household products offset lower earnings in North American beverage cans and aerospace. The company expects full-year free cash flow of $300 million and continued strong performance in European beverage cans. Operational improvements and focus on costs also drove better results in food and household products in the first quarter.
2015 Sustainability Report - Business RoundtableKeenan Brugh
CEOs are leading their companies to adopt effective environmental and sustainable business practices. This report details how companies are pursuing innovative strategies to create jobs, grow the U.S. economy and sustain and enhance the quality of life in America and around the world.
Highlights
• As last newsletter predicted, manufacturing recovery has begun.
• Yet, exports will continue to stay depressed, SMEs will take a while to feel the positive swing.
• Prospects for emerging economies brighten, capital flows in.
• Inflows are notoriously fickle, so watch out for any turnaround if political factors disappoint.
India: Kal, aaj aur kal
The numbers are coming in clearer every month as Indian manufacturing recovers, thanks to strong domestic demand, due in large part to money from the pay commission, NREGS, high support prices for agri products last year etc. The fiscal stimulus began much before the global crisis hit India. We are not in anyway close to double digit growth, but the slump does seem to be over. Meanwhile, the stock market believes that all is well with the world, which isn’t true, of course, and if the election outcome disappoints in a fractured mandate, expect a rude shock once again.
JPM Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance ConferenceJustine Carlson
This document provides an overview of Ryerson Holding Corporation and its business. It begins with important legal disclaimers about the information presented. It then discusses Ryerson's business, current market conditions, key performance drivers for 2019, recent financial highlights showing improved metrics, the acquisition of Central Steel & Wire, Ryerson's product mix compared to the industry, growing market share in diversified end markets, and targets for higher adjusted EBITDA through focusing on value-added processing and industry-leading expense management.
The document is an investor presentation by TRC Companies, Inc. for Q2 Fiscal 2017. It provides the following key information:
1) Net service revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $127.4 million. Infrastructure revenue grew 7% while Environmental declined 2% and Oil & Gas was flat.
2) Net income increased 2% to $4 million. Strong performance in Infrastructure offset increased amortization expenses.
3) EBITDA grew 20% to $11.4 million and adjusted EBITDA increased 6% reflecting continued profitable growth.
4) The company refinanced its credit facility with an all-revolver $250 million structure to support working capital
This document is Textron Inc.'s first quarter 2016 earnings call presentation which provides key financial data and discusses strategies. It notes revenues of $3.2 billion and segment profit of $280 million for Q1 2016. While manufacturing cash flow declined before pension contributions, earnings per share and revenues increased from Q1 2015. The presentation discusses quarterly sales growth across business segments and credit statistics for the finance segment.
John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2007 3rdfinance11
Deere reported record third quarter earnings of $537 million, a 28% increase in EPS from continuing operations. Net sales increased 6% to $6.634 billion for the quarter driven by strong performance in agricultural, commercial, and consumer equipment businesses globally. The company expects equipment sales to increase 16% in the fourth quarter and 7% for the full year.
Cincinnati JLL Industrial Employment Update February 2015cybrooks
Cincinnati’s industrial sector enjoyed strong growth as seen in the latest data from the BLS, with all supersectors enjoying year-over-year employment gains. Trade, transportation and utilities fared best, adding 3,800 jobs annually. Following closely behind, manufacturing and mining, logging and construction posted annual net gains of 2,900 and 2,500 new jobs, respectively. Meanwhile, other services trailed the pack, adding 1,100 jobs, year-over-year.
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document comprises various news clips from media about topics related to the Indian economy, including GDP growth rates, impact of demonetization, cuts to growth forecasts, fiscal deficits, core sector growth, and services PMI growth. It also includes articles on GST rates, stock options for PSU chiefs, central PSU pay revisions, and Dharmendra Pradhan showcasing India's oil and gas discoveries in the US. The majority of the articles discuss recent economic indicators and statistics coming out of India along with some policy decisions around topics like GST rates and PSU compensation.
2014 Q4 NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HIGHLIGHTSCoy Davidson
The North American industrial market continued strengthening in Q4 2014:
- Vacancy rates decreased to 6.8%, with the U.S. rate falling to 7.2% and the Canadian rate remaining flat at 4.0%.
- Net absorption was robust at 70.7 million square feet, with U.S. absorption at 67 million square feet.
- Construction accelerated, totaling 178.2 million square feet, up from 155.9 million square feet in Q3 2014. However, absorption still exceeded new supply.
- Strong economic and e-commerce growth have expanded demand in distribution and intermodal markets beyond the recovery phase.
- The company reported third quarter 2017 results on October 25, 2017
- Q3 revenue was $3.671 billion, up 3% year-over-year, with organic revenue growth of 2%
- Adjusted EPS was $1.44, up 2% year-over-year, though negatively impacted by natural disasters which reduced EPS by $0.04 to $0.05
- The company maintained its full-year 2017 guidance for revenue, adjusted EPS, free cash flow, and capital deployment
The job market increased globally in Q1 2014, with significant growth in key regions like South America, Asia, and the Middle East. The oil and gas industry still faces shortages of skilled workers. If oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, strong growth in jobs is expected through the second half of 2014. Hiring increased in many areas including Argentina, Africa, Australia, and parts of the US and Canada, while Europe saw slower hiring. Overall the outlook for 2014 remains positive if oil prices and investment levels stay high.
- The document discusses predictions for the US economy in 2014 made by Fed Chair Ben Bernanke and other economists, who predict stronger growth compared to recent years.
- However, the document argues these predictions may be overly optimistic given continued government policies of low interest rates and money printing, as well as other risks on the horizon like healthcare costs and slowing global growth.
- The recovery so far has not made up for job and production losses from the recession, and growth in 2014 is expected to continue at a slow pace with risks of further weakening in the second half of the year.
This document provides a weekly media update with news articles from August 20th, 2018 related to the Indian economy and key industries. Several articles discuss India's trade deficit widening to over a five-year high in July due to higher oil and gold imports. Other articles report on the government's plans to meet its divestment target through share buybacks in 6-8 public sector companies and potential sales of stakes in Coal India and other power sector firms. Inflation rates declined in July while the weakening rupee is expected to increase India's oil import bill.
This document provides a weekly media update from various news sources covering topics related to Balmer Lawrie and other Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) in India. Some of the key articles summarize Balmer Lawrie's quarterly financial results, inflation rates in India falling to multi-year lows, PSEs increasing spending on corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, and the government working to list more profitable PSEs on stock exchanges in the next 2-3 years as it privatizes more state-owned businesses.
Investor roadshow presentation july 2017 final (1)TrueBlueInc
This document provides a 3-page summary of TrueBlue, Inc. It includes key facts about the company such as its annual revenue, number of clients served, industries served, and specialized service offerings. The summary highlights TrueBlue's growth strategies such as the PeopleReady transition, expanding scope of services, and new mobile app technology. Financial information is also presented, including adjusted EBITDA and net income figures from 2012-2016.
The analysis of corporate performance for the second
quarter of FY18 signals mixed trends, with the top-line
growing at a respectable rate even as the bottom-line
of firms is getting crimped due to the rising operating
costs and GST related uncertainty.
John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2006 3rd finance11
Deere reported higher third quarter net income of $436 million, a 13% increase over the same period last year. Equipment sales increased for construction and commercial divisions but declined for agriculture. The company expects full year net income of around $1.625 billion and forecasts equipment sales to increase 2-3% for the full year.
M&A dealscape highlights the M&A deal activity in India over the last 4 quarters (July 2017 to June 2018), together with insights on macro-economic scenario and key deal rationales by sector.
This document provides a summary of Stantec's Q4 and full year 2017 earnings presentation. Some key points:
- Q4 2017 revenue was slightly higher than Q4 2016 but net income declined due to cost overruns on several construction projects. Adjusted net income also declined.
- For the full year 2017, gross revenue increased significantly due to acquisitions but net income declined. Several one-time items impacted results, including US tax reform.
- The presentation discusses financial performance by region and business unit. Most regions saw growth except the US which had declines due to a project adjustment.
- 2018 targets are provided including goals for margins, expenses as a percentage of revenue, and net income
- The FICCI Economic Outlook Survey estimates India's GDP growth for 2016-17 at 6.8%, lower than the previous estimate of 7.3%.
- Key factors include a projected slowdown in growth for the industry and services sectors due to demonetization's impact on cash-dependent informal sectors.
- Agriculture is expected to see growth of 3.2% for 2016-17 due to good monsoons, while industry and services are forecast to grow 5.7% and 8.5% respectively.
- Inflation is projected to remain benign with WPI at 3.4% and CPI at 4.7% for 2016-17.
Ball Corporation reported solid first quarter earnings for 2008. Earnings per share were 80 cents, up from the record 86 cents in the first quarter of 2007. Higher earnings in European beverage cans and food and household products offset lower earnings in North American beverage cans and aerospace. The company expects full-year free cash flow of $300 million and continued strong performance in European beverage cans. Operational improvements and focus on costs also drove better results in food and household products in the first quarter.
2015 Sustainability Report - Business RoundtableKeenan Brugh
CEOs are leading their companies to adopt effective environmental and sustainable business practices. This report details how companies are pursuing innovative strategies to create jobs, grow the U.S. economy and sustain and enhance the quality of life in America and around the world.
Transatomic Power (TAP) is developing an advanced molten salt reactor that generates clean, passively safe, proliferation-resistant, and low-cost nuclear power. This reactor can consume the spent nuclear fuel (SNF) generated by commercial light water reactors or use freshly mined uranium at enrichment levels as low as 1.8% U-235. It achieves actinide burnups as high as 96%, and can generate up to 75 times more electricity per ton of mined uranium than a light-water reactor.
Source: http://transatomicpower.com/white_papers/TAP_White_Paper.pdf
Colorado Secretary of State Q3 2015 Indicators ReportKeenan Brugh
New business filings recorded by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office slipped in Q3 2015. This coincides with slowing Colorado employment growth recorded for the last 7 months, effectively leaving Colorado to resemble the nation in terms of year-over-year employment growth—a place Colorado hasn’t been in a while. Despite the lower filings activity, Colorado is expected to continue to add jobs in Q4 2015 and Q1 2016.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in November 2014 there were 5.0 million job openings, little changed from October. Hires were also little changed at 5.0 million, while separations declined slightly to 4.6 million. The job openings rate was 3.4% and rates for hires and separations were 3.6% and 3.3%, respectively. Over the past year, total nonfarm job openings, hires and separations all increased, resulting in a net employment gain of 2.7 million.
Accelerating U.S. Advanced Manufacturing -- AMP2.0 Steering Committee ReportKeenan Brugh
The United States has been the leading producer of manufactured goodsfor more than 100 years, and the manufacturing sector is once again adding jobs and opening new factories at its fastest rate in two decades. The United States has long thrived as a result of its ability to manufacture
goods and sell them to global markets. Manufacturing drives knowledge production and innovation in the United States by supporting two‐thirds of private sector research and development and by employing the vast majority of U.S. scientists, engineers, and technicians to invent and produce new products. Yet, in the 2000’s, manufacturing faced major employment declines as factories were shuttered. U.S. strengths in manufacturing innovation and technologies that have sustained American leadership in manufacturing are under threat from new and growing competition abroad.
2014 Report to Congress on China's WTO ComplianceKeenan Brugh
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
Thirteen years ago, on December 11, 2001, China
acceded to the World Trade Organization. The terms
of its accession called for China to implement
numerous specific commitments over time, with all
key commitments phased in by December 11, 2006.
The data confirm a dramatic expansion in trade and
investment among China and its many trading
partners, including the United States, since China
joined the WTO:
U.S. exports of goods to China totaled $122
billion in 2013, representing an increase of 535
percent since 2001 and positioning China as the
United States’ largest goods export market
outside of North America.
U.S. services exports reached $38 billion in
2013, representing an increase of 603 percent
since 2001. Services supplied through majority
U.S.-invested companies in China also have been
increasing dramatically, totaling an additional
$39 billion in 2012, the latest year for which
data is available.
Despite these results, however, the overall picture
currently presented by China’s WTO membership
remains complex, largely due to the Chinese
government’s interventionist policies and practices
and the large role of state-owned enterprises and
other national champions in China’s economy.
In 2014, as in past years, when trade frictions have
arisen, the United States pursued dialogue with
China to resolve them. However, when dialogue
with China has not led to the resolution of key trade
issues, the United States has not hesitated to invoke
the WTO’s dispute settlement mechanism. Since
China’s accession to the WTO, the United States has
brought 15 WTO cases against China, more than
twice as many WTO cases as any other WTO
member has brought against China. In doing so, the
United States has placed a strong emphasis on the
need for China to adhere to WTO rules, holding
China fully accountable as a mature participant in,
and a major beneficiary of, the WTO’s global trading
system.
The United States recognizes the tremendous
potential of the U.S.-China trade relationship for
both the United States and China, and it therefore
has sought to underscore the importance of China’s
economic reform. The United States views
economic reform in China as a win-win for the
United States and China. If China is going to deal
successfully with its economic challenges at home, it
must allow market forces to operate, which requires
altering the role of the state in planning the
economy. It likewise must reform state-owned
enterprises, eliminate preferences for domestic
national champions and remove market access
barriers currently confronting foreign goods and
services. Economic reform in China is also strongly
in the United States’ interest, not only because the
Chinese government’s interventionist policies and
practices and the large role of state-owned
enterprises in China’s economy are principal drivers
of trade frictions, but also because a sustainab
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The Business Research Division
(BRD) in the Leeds
School of Business is proud
to present our 50th annual
Colorado Business Economic
Outlook. In commemorating
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acknowledge the vision of Dean
William Baughn in 1964 of a
consensus forecast developed by
our College of Business at the
time, the business community,
and the state government. We celebrate this partnership
that relies on research conducted by our students and
staff, and members of the public and private sectors in
service and outreach to the state of Colorado.
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opportunities and challenges that will shape population,
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year. The information in this book is initially presented
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Forum in Denver, followed by roughly 50 forecast
speeches that are held throughout the state during the
year, ranging from presentations to industry associations
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of Kansas City Regional Economic Roundtable.
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COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE QUARTERLY BUSINESS & ECONOMIC INDICATORS First Quarter 2015
1. Note: Solid line displays actual seasonally adjusted employment numbers; dotted line reflects calculated forecasts.
Source: Seasonally adjusted. Colorado total nonfarm employees from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics (CES),
calculations by BRD research team.
Employment and New Entity Filings
• New business filings continue to increase, albeit at a slower pace following the filing fee reduction in Q3 2014.
• Employment projected to continue expanding in Q2 2015 and Q3 2015 overall, but at a slightly slower pace.
• Current Colorado economic indicators continue to show strong growth.
• National growth slowed in the latest data for employment and GDP.
• Year-over-year new business filings, existing entity renewals, and trade names all increased.
COLORADO SECRETARY O F STATE
QUARTERLY BUSINESS & ECONOMIC INDICATORS
First Quarter 2015
Secretary of State Business Filings Q1 2015 Data Analysis Summary
INDICATORS
Employment (SA)
vs. prior quarter vs. prior year
New Entity Filings
EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS
Q2 2015 vs. Q1 2015
Q2 2015 vs. Q2 2014
Q3 2015 vs. Q3 2014
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vs. prior quarter vs. prior year
Unemployment
vs. prior quarter vs. prior year
Existing Entity Renewals
vs. prior quarter vs. prior year
3. COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE QUARTERLY BUSINESS & ECONOMIC INDICATORS Q1 2015
Business Filings Overview
Colorado sees steady growth in business
formation in Q1. A total of 28,115 businesses
were formed in the state in Q1 2015 compared
to 26,523 in Q1 2014 (6%). A 12-month
trailing sum of new entity filings increased by
15.7%, buoyed by particularly strong growth in
January (10,247 filings).
Existing entity renewals picked up slightly in
the first quarter, expanding by 6.9%, to 126,282,
after slowing in Q4 with a total of 107,851
filings. A 12-month trailing sum of renewals
increased at a rate of 7.4%.
Dissolution filings increased 11.6% year-over-
year following a 6% rise last quarter.Trademark
filings fell 5.8% in Q1, while trade name filings
inched forward 0.7%.The total number of
entities in good standing stood at 571,386 in
Q1 2015.
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Existing Entity Renewals and New Entity Filings
4. New Entity Filings &
Existing Entity Renewals
Business formation expands in Q1. A
total of 28,115 establishments were formed
in Q1 2015. While new business filings
exhibit seasonal fluctuation, a 12-month
trailing total of new entity filings increased
by 15.7% year-over-year and 1.6% over the
prior quarter.The two largest increases were
in other entity types, up 7.1% year-over-year,
and domestic limited liability companies, up
6.3% year-over-year.
Record number of existing entity
renewals. Examining data back to 1990,
the state reached a record high in the total
number of existing entity renewals in Q1
2015 (126,282). Business renewals increased
at an annual rate of 6.9% and over the past
five years rose at a compound annual growth
rate of 4.8%.The number of nonprofit
corporations that filed renewals in Q1
increased to 11,605 compared to 9,703 the
previous quarter.
The number of entities in good
standing holds steady. Annual growth
in the number of Colorado entities in good
standing increased in the first quarter to
a total of 571,386 (7% year-over-year).
Limited liability companies and foreign
entities recorded the largest annual gain
in good standing—up 9.3% and 7.1%,
respectively.
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COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE QUARTERLY BUSINESS & ECONOMIC INDICATORS Q1 2015
New Entity Filings
Existing Entity Renewals
Entities in Good Standing
5. Dissolutions,Trade Names,
& Trademarks
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COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE QUARTERLY BUSINESS & ECONOMIC INDICATORS Q1 2015
Moderated growth in dissolution
filings. Dissolution filings rose 11.6%
year-over-year as a total of 6,474 business
dissolved in the quarter ending in March.
This figure is subject to the fact that
businesses do not always voluntarily dissolve
without delay, and dissolution filings often
lag the actual business dissolution.The
five-year compound annual growth rate for
dissolution filings increased 5.5%, while the
12-month rolling sum rose at an annual rate
of 9.9%.
Trade name filings remain in positive
territory in Q1. A total of 12,277 trade
names were filed in Q1 2015, continuing
a positive but slowing pace of growth.The
12-month trailing sum of new trade name
filings rose 1.2% year-over-year, though
filings did tick up 25.4% from 9,792 in the
prior quarter. Entities must file a statement
of trade name when operating under any
name other than their true name.
Trademark filings stagnate following
spike in Q4. Protecting the symbols and
words used by businesses, the number of
trademark filings in Colorado totaled 776 in
Q1 2015. While new trademark filings were
down 5.8% over the prior year, when they
totaled 824, the five-year compound annual
growth rate was 3.3% for first quarter.The
12-month trailing sum of trademark filings
compounded at an annual rate of 7.5% from
Q1 2010 to Q1 2015.
Dissolution Filings
Trade Name Filings
Trademark Filings
6. Colorado Economic Indicators
Colorado’s healthy economy continues to post gains.
Job growth in 2014 proved to be the largest since
2000 according to revised data from the Bureau of
Labor Statistics. State employment grew 3.3% in
2014, ranking Colorado third nationally. Job growth
continued in 2015, with Colorado adding 67,700
jobs year-over-year in March. Job growth continues
despite the troubled oil and gas industry, although
energy-producing areas of the state showed wavering
employment growth in February and March. Personal
income continues to trek upward, reaching $265.7
billion in Q4 2014. Building activity slipped across the
state in Q1 2015, and the 12-month trailing total of
building permits was valued at $6.5 billion in February
2015. Colorado business leaders’ perceptions of the
state economy improved ahead of Q2 2015 according
to the Leeds Business Confidence Index.
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COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE QUARTERLY BUSINESS & ECONOMIC INDICATORS Q1 2015
Colorado Employment Growth
7. National Economic Indicators
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COLORADO SECRETARY OF STATE QUARTERLY BUSINESS & ECONOMIC INDICATORS Q1 2015
Energy prices depress U.S. energy economy.
The sharp decline in energy prices has begun to
impact energy employment, but analysts contend
that the price decline is a net positive for the national
economy due to consumer savings. West Texas
Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices stood at $52.08
per barrel in early April, and according to the Energy
Information Administration are expected to average
$52.48 per barrel in 2015 and $70.00 in 2016.
Both GDP and employment grew, but at a slower
rate, in the latest metrics. GDP ticked up 2.2% in Q4
2014 after growing 5% in Q3. Employment grew by
126,000 in March compared to 264,000 in February
and 201,000 in January. Personal income and average
annual pay both increased for the quarter, residential
building permits and home values improved, and the
S&P 500 rose 12.2% year-over-year.
WTI Price Percentage Change,
Year-over-Year
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8. COLORADO SECRETARY O F STATE
QUARTERLY BUSINESS & ECONOMIC INDICATORS
PUBLISHED BY BUSINESS RESEARCH DIVISION, LEEDS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER
First Quarter 2015
Overview of Business Types
Businesses are established under several
different entity types.The most commonly
formed is a domestic limited liability
company (DLLC), blending structures from
both corporations and partnerships/sole
proprietorships. DLLCs provide owners with
protection from personal liability and also offer
benefits from the effects of pass-through income
taxation. As an example, Fate Restaurants, LLC
began operating Boulder-based Fate Brewing
Company in 2012.
Domestic corporations (DCs) are the second-
most popular business filing received by the
Secretary of State. DCs provide owners limited
liability, similar to DLLCs, and business must be
conducted in the state in which it was formed.
Comcast is a well-known DC in Colorado.
A third entity type is a domestic nonprofit
corporation (DNC). DNCs differ from DLLCs
and DCs in that they are formed not for profit
and pursue an agenda of social responsibility.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Colorado operates as a
DNC with the mission to provide at-risk youth
with professionally supported relationships.
Public benefit corporations create a framework
for companies that seek to solve social and
environmental problems while benefiting their
shareholders.ThinkImpact of Denver, which
provides global experiential education programs
with offices in Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and
South Africa, is an example of this type of
corporation in Colorado.
Foreign entities, or business entities registered in
a different state, are authorized to transact business
or conduct activities in the state of Colorado.
According to the Colorado Secretary of State, all
foreign entity types are functionally equivalent to
their domestic counterparts.The Girls Athletic
Leadership School of Denver (GALS) is an
example of a foreign entity in Colorado.
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