Our diversified economy is attracting attention.

Over the past two decades, Metro Denver has successfully diversified its economy with industries from aerospace to energy. The region is faring better than the nation in the current recession with lower unemployement rates, and higher job growth and consumer confidence, according to Moody's Economy.com.

The Washington, D.C.-based Brookings Institution named Colorado's Front Range among five regions with growing business and social influence. The report described good infrastructure and growing population as key factors.