DBI pushes fiber-optics to keep downtown desirable for business

BOULDER — Keeping downtown Boulder competitive as a place to do business wouldn’t seem too tough. A beautiful setting, beautiful people and dozens of shops and restaurants all make it a desirable place to do deals.

But technology is changing rapidly, and one group wants to make sure downtown keeps up with the times and in doing so, stays competitive. Downtown Boulder Inc., which represents center city merchants and businesses, is pushing installation of fiber-optic lines as a way to keep downtown desireable for business.

Jess Watkins, co-owner of Rocky Net, is…