Fort Collins Econony Coming Back.

According to Moody's, the economy in Fort Collins is swinging back. The Coloradoan article states the reason is that our economy is supported by the region's largest employer - CSU - and a steady stream of college students, cutting-edge "green" companies and federal research dollars. Sales-tax collections are ticking up, residential and commercial construction is more than double the 2009 level, and new restaurants are opening. Moody's Economy.com classifies Fort Collins as one of about 200 metro areas nationwide in economic recovery. Moody's cites the city's skilled work force, relatively lower business costs and an emphasis on "innovation and budding solar energy."

Fort Collins and Other Colorado Towns Rank Again.

According to the Northern Colorado Business Report, Fort Collins was rated No. 4 on the Forbes annual list of "Best Places for Business and Careers" in a special report released April 14.

The 12th annual list looks at such things as the cost of doing business, taxes, education, crime, projected job growth, household income, unemployment, home prices and other factors. Fort Collins ranked No. 34 in cost of doing business, No. 21 in projected job growth and No. 11 in educational attainment.

Fort Collins was the top Colorado city on the national list, followed by Denver at No. 6, Colorado Springs at No. 12, Boulder at No. 14 and Greeley at No. 29.