November 1, 2002

Publisher’s Notebook: Eaton a microcosm of regional economy

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EATON — Many people react with surprise when they learn that I live “way out in the boondocks” in Eaton. This town of about 2,700 people is located just six miles north of Greeley and about 20 miles east of Fort Collins.

Growth patterns mean that Eaton is not quite “out in the boondocks” anymore, and people who visit for the first time in quite awhile are amazed at the residential expansion that’s occurred here.

In fact, Eaton is a perfect example of the Northern Colorado economy in action. From high growth levels to a diverse business and population base, this town…

Christopher Wood
Christopher Wood is editor and publisher of BizWest, a regional business journal covering Boulder, Broomfield, Larimer and Weld counties. Wood co-founded the Northern Colorado Business Report in 1995 and served as publisher of the Boulder County Business Report until the two publications were merged to form BizWest in 2014. From 1990 to 1995, Wood served as reporter and managing editor of the Denver Business Journal. He is a Marine Corps veteran and a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. He has won numerous awards from the Colorado Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and the Alliance of Area Business Publishers.
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