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EDCC in the News
Nov 6, 2023
Sen. Janice Rich was selected as this year’s Legislator of the Year by the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) at its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference at Grand Junction Convention Center last month. “The most recognized award in economic development in...
Stacy Brown, Town of Windsor, selected as the 2023 ‘Economic Development Achievement Award’
Nov 2, 2023
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLORADO ANNOUNCES 2023 EDIE AWARD RECIPIENTS Top people, places and projects in economic development honored at annual awards dinner & ceremony GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO (Oct. 19, 2023) - The Economic Development Council of...
Bonnie Petersen selected as the 2023 ‘Chairman’s Choice Award’
Nov 1, 2023
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLORADO ANNOUNCES 2023 EDIE AWARD RECIPIENTS Top people, places and projects in economic development honored at annual awards dinner & ceremony GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO (Oct. 19, 2023) - The Economic Development Council of...
Past Events
New High Tech Jobs: Polis Administration Announces Scythe Robotics Expansion in Colorado
Mar 14, 2024
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Scythe Robotics, a producer of advanced, commercial-grade autonomous solutions for the landscape industry,...
Supporting Colorado Students: Opportunity Next Connects Class of 2024 to Postsecondary Education and Workforce Training
Mar 12, 2024
Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced Opportunity Next Colorado to increase enrollment in Colorado-based postsecondary education and training programs. This program will provide one-time...
Strengthening Local Economies: Gov. Polis Announces Colorado State Outdoor Recreation Grant Recipients
Mar 6, 2024
Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the final 15 recipients of the Colorado State Outdoor Recreation grant (COSORG). Since October...
Growing Colorado’s Aerospace and Defense Industry: Polis Administration Secures Cyber Security Leader for Expansion in Colorado Springs
Feb 29, 2024
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Invictus International Consulting, a Veteran-owned cybersecurity and technology integrator, has selected...
Governor Polis, OEDIT Announce 180 Small Business Accelerated Growth Program Grants
Feb 27, 2024
Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s (OEDIT) Business Support division announced 180 Small Business Accelerated Growth Programs grants to support small businesses in Colorado. Consisting of 113 Access to Capital grants...
Polis Administration Announces New SBDC Satellite Office to Support Business Development and Job Creation in Northwest Colorado
Feb 21, 2024
Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced Coal Transition Community funding to establish a Northwest Small Business Development Center (SBDC) satellite office in northwest Colorado. The new office will serve...
Creating Housing and Jobs: Polis Administration Announces Modular Housing Loans to Create Up to 4,755 More Housing Units Per Year
Feb 14, 2024
Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced funding to support the growth of eight modular housing manufacturers across Colorado. Collectively, these...
Goose Gear Chooses Grand Junction
Feb 7, 2024
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) is pleased to announce that Goose Gear, a leading outdoor recreation and overland manufacturer, has selected Grand Junction, Colorado, as the site for its new headquarters. Family-owned and operated, Goose Gear...
Celebrating Colorado’s Unparalleled Outdoor Recreation: Governor Polis Announces Outside Festival
Feb 6, 2024
Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the inaugural Outside Festival at Denver’s Civic Center Park, June 1-2, 2024. This flagship event...
Colorado Leads All 50 states in Educational Attainment
Feb 5, 2024
Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announced that Colorado leads the nation in postsecondary educational attainment. The Lumina Foundation released its latest A Stronger Nation: Learning Beyond High School Builds American...