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2013: Good Year for Several Colorado Agencies

by KREX News Room
by Kristina Kuestner

Story Created: Jan 2, 2013 at 10:26 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 3, 2013 at 12:14 AM MDT

DENVER- Economists believe 2013 should be a strong year for Colorado's construction, natural resources, health care and staffing agencies.

According to the Denver Post, the University of Colorado Boulder's Economic Forecast shows the state should add roughly 42,000 jobs this year.

Economists say construction will add 15 percent of the new jobs created in 2013.

Natural resources and mining sector will add 1,000 jobs due to the surge in domestic drilling.

Health care and educational services are expected to add 7,600 jobs.

Professional and business services should add 7,400 jobs.

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