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Colorado-Wyoming Partnership Awarded $45 Million in Federal Funding for ASCEND Engine
Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) celebrated the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) funding awarded to the Colorado-Wyoming Advanced Sensing and Computation for Environmental Decision-making...
Colter Backcountry Selects Steamboat Springs for Expansion with Support from Rural Jump-Start
Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Colter Backcountry LLC, a flyfishing apparel and gear company, has joined the Rural...
New Aerospace Company Launches in Fremont County with Support from the Rural Jump-Start Program
Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Narravity, Inc., an aerospace research and technology company, will expand in Fremont County...
Past Events
Accu-Precision Selects Colorado Springs for $68.15 Million Manufacturing Expansion, Creating 123 New Jobs
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Accu-Precision, a Colorado-based precision manufacturer serving aerospace and industrial customers, has...
Kim Woodworth Honored for 10 Years of Service and Statewide Leadership at EDCC
Surprise recognition celebrates a decade of connecting communities, supporting professionals and advancing economic development across Colorado CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo., October 1, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) honored Executive Director Kim...
Clif Harald Wins 2026 ‘Economic Development Achievement’ Award at EDIE Awards
Front Range leader honored for decades of employer growth, entrepreneurship and mentorship CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented its 2026 Economic Development Achievement Award to Clif Harald at the...
Veronica Mata Named 2026 ‘Rookie of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Centennial economic development professional recognized for business support and regional initiative CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Veronica Mata its 2026 Rookie of the Year at the EDIE Awards...
Senator Matt Ball Wins 2026 ‘Legislator of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Senator recognized for work on business growth, housing and transportation CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Senator Matt Ball a 2026 Legislator of the Year at the EDIE Awards during the...
Senator Cleave Simpson Wins 2026 ‘Legislator of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Rural leadership on water, housing and small business policy earns recognition CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Senator Cleave Simpson a 2026 Legislator of the Year at the EDIE Awards during the...
Representative Rick Taggart Wins 2026 ‘Legislator Lifetime Achievement’ at EDIE Awards
Grand Junction legislator recognized for sustained service to businesses and communities CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented its 2026 Legislator Lifetime Achievement Award to Representative Rick...
TFP Nutrition Named 2026 ‘Workforce Colorado Partnership of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
TFP Nutrition Wins 2026 Workforce Colorado Partnership Award at EDIE Awards Platteville employer recognized for working with regional partners to connect residents with jobs CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado...
Region 3 Economic Development Resilience Team Named 2026 ‘Partnership of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Region 3 Economic Development Resilience Team Wins 2026 Partnership of the Year Cross-sector team coordinates practical solutions for mountain communities CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named the Region...
Tim Funk, CDOT Region 5 Named 2026 ‘Volunteer of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Durango Running Club leader recognized for visitor impact, local giving and inclusive recreation CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Tim Funk of CDOT Region 5 its 2026 Volunteer of the Year at...