According to research reported in last week’s Denver Business Journal, Denver has the 3rd strongest economy in the nation — or at least the third strongest economy when compared to 365 other metro areas in the United States. It’s Denver’s best rating ever from Policom (the economics research firm that compiled the report). Last year Denver was in 7th place, the previous year it was in 17th, and in 2007 it was 19th.
You know what that means. That means Denver is headed for number one. At least that’s my interpretation of these results!
Policom’s data was based not only on how Denver did in 2009, but on trends that have been underway since 1989. Maybe I’m exaggerating when I say that Denver will be number one soon — and then again, maybe not! — but Denver certainly isn’t going to drop back down to number 19 by this time next year. The economic changes measured by Policom have been taking place for more than 20 years. You can’t just turn that steam engine around…
So if you are looking for a place to relocate where you stand a good chance of finding a job, or if you are looking for a livable, family-friend city to use as the headquarters for a small business (or a large one), look no further. Denver has everything you want — consistent growth, living wages, and — best of all — great self storage facilities with friendly, helpful staff.
Go Denver!