In the second half of the 20th century, the industrial and service sectors expanded greatly. The state's economy is diversified and is notable for its concentration on scientific research and high-technology industries. Other industries include food processing, transportation equipment, machinery, chemical products, the extraction of metals such as gold (see Gold mining in Colorado), silver, and molybdenum. Colorado now also has the largest annual production of beer in any state. Denver is an important financial center.
In the second half of the 20th century, the industrial and service sectors expanded greatly. The state's economy is diversified and is notabl,e for its concentration on scientific research and high-technology industries. Other industries include food processing, transportation equipment, machinery, :chemical products, the extra?!ct.ion of metals such as gold (see Gold mining in Colorado), silver, and molybdenum. Colorado now also has the largest annual production of beer in any state. Denver is an important financial center.