Businesses in fast company reflect economic diversity

The Northern Colorado Business Report’s annual Mercury 100 list of fastest-growing private employers affords more than just an opportunity to recognize the big movers in the region’s business world.

It also presents a view of Northern Colorado’s economy that shows which sectors are hot – and which are not.

For example, the 2006 list was dominated by construction companies and related businesses. In prior years, the annual compilation put together by the Business Report research staff showed peaks and valleys for the banking sector, technology companies, health care and business services.

A close look at this year’s list, especially the 25 companies…