After returning from studying abroad in London, MBA and undergraduate students from the University of Colorado Denver Business School note a definitive change. Some found a change in character, others found a change in skillset. CU Denver Business School MBA alumnus Anthony Malandra found both. “The trip was eye opening,” Malandra reminisced. “British companies were much more progressive and advanced than what I have experienced here in the US.  Read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy’s bounce-back last quarter from a dismal winter was even faster than previously thought, a sign that growth will likely remain solid for rest of the year. The economy as measured by gross domestic product grew at a 4.6 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, the Commerce Department said Friday. It was the fastest pace in more than two years and higher than the government’s previous estimate of 4.2 percent.  Read more

DENVER – Here’s something that could make your day: Colorado is one of the happiest states in the country, according to an analysis by WalletHub.com. Researchers took a look at state-specific figures about income, health, divorce rates and other factors to come up with the list, on which Colorado ranked fourth overall. The state did even better when researchers looked at emotional and physical well-being, said Jill Gonzalez, spokeswoman for WalletHub.  Read more

Phil Anschutz, whose initial success in the Wyoming oil fields enabled him to expand his holdings to include some 150 companies encompassing energy, transportation, communications, lodging, sports, entertainment and real estate, has been named Citizen of the West for 2015. He will accept the award at a Jan. 12 dinner to benefit the National Western Scholarship Trust.  Read more

Business Career Connections offers many services to undergraduates, graduates, and alumni. Some services are direct, like resume assistance and interview skills training. Other services are indirect, like online tools. An especially unique tool is Evisors. Evisors CEOs, entrepreneurs, innovators, successful investors, and leaders. At the Business School, students aspire to succeed and look up to those who have.  Read more

Metro Denver’s economy last year ranked 18th out of 381 metro areas in terms of the value of its goods and services produced, according to a Bureau of Economic Analysisreport released Tuesday. Led by the natural resources sector, metro Denver’s GDP (gross domestic product) was $178.8 billion in 2013, up from $168.7 billion in 2012, the BEA report said. That gave the metro area 4.3 percent GDP growth last year, ranking it 47th out of 381 in percent change.  Read more

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? “Keep yourself uncomfortable. The beaten path is boring and slow. Do things that no one else is doing. It’s exciting. It’s fun.” At the University of Colorado Denver Business School, executives from local businesses visit frequently. Usually they visit classes to provide real-world experiences relative to course materials or act as a client in experiential-learning courses.  Read more