Look out for Weld County

Weld County will prosper as business mecca

A recent report by Ann Garrison, University of Northern Colorado economist, reveals an economy that stands to grow modestly during 1996, with overall economic performance not quite matching last year.

But look behind the decimal points and percentage marks, and you find an economy that’s well-equipped to continue luring new companies and facilitating expansion of existing businesses.

Garrison surveyed 147 local companies to gauge their impressions of the county, its business climate and its economic-development programs. What she found was a business community that’s pleased overall with Weld County’s business climate and with the level of…