Tourism slowdown, rising inflation and steady consumer spending shape Breckenridge financial outlook, economist says

Tourism slowdown, rising inflation and steady consumer spending shape Breckenridge financial outlook, economist says

An economist with the University of Colorado Boulder told Breckenridge Town Council last week that the town’s tourism-driven economy is sending mixed signals heading into local budget season, with resilient consumer spending somewhat offset by slowing economic growth, a shrinking labor force and a nationwide rise in inflation.  At a work session Tuesday, April 28, Professor Brian Lewandowski of the Leeds School of Business outlined six key theme…