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Colorado Creative Industries has been approved for an $867,500 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Fiscal Year 2022 Partnership Agreement to address priorities identified at the state level. These funds will support the arts in areas such as cultural tourism, community revitalization, economic development, education, and health and human services.…

Governor Jared Polis has been awarded the inaugural Torchlight Award for his leadership in advancing employee ownership and employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), an honor that comes from The ESOP Association. The Governor was recognized with the Torchlight Award during the 2022 TEA National Conference, hosted by The ESOP Association…

Two documentaries produced through the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media (COFTM) will air on PBS12 this Friday, May 13, 2022: Farm to Faucet at 7 p.m. Hemp: Colorado’s Next Green Rush at 7:30 pm Farm to Faucet focuses on water rights in Colorado and the impacts of diverting…

The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is accepting applications for the Reimagine Destinations Program until June 7. The Reimagine Destinations Program assists Colorado tourism destinations to advance projects that foster the long-term resilience of the Colorado tourism industry. The CTO seeks to partner with awarded Colorado destination organizations by serving as…

Today, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera and the Governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two states intended to deepen cultural ties and encourage scientific and technological collaboration that prioritizes climate protection and the sustainable use of resources. “The effects of climate change are…

In a move that will accelerate the funding knowledge and business- building skills of Colorado startups, Rockies Venture Club today announced it is offering its HyperAccelerator® program at no cost to Colorado-based entrepreneurs developing companies in the state’s seven Advanced Industries. These industries include advanced manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, electronics, energy…

Today, the Polis Administration was recognized for Colorado’s nation-leading rapid-response to provide real relief to Coloradans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Business Support division at the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) with the District Director’s Diamond Award for their work…

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) is pleased to announce the launch of the 42nd annual Governor’s Summer Job Hunt (GSJH), Colorado’s longest running and most successful youth employment program. Youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are encouraged to contact their local Workforce Center to learn…

Developing solar resources creates local economic opportunities, boosts resilience, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Local government staff can utilize the SolSmart program as a free resource to gain guidance, technical assistance, and national recognition for their achievements. The SolSmart program helps governments take high-impact steps to streamline solar adoption processes,…

The Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation (Jeffco EDC) is proud to announce that Hestra Gloves, located in Arvada, Colorado, has become the first approved site for the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #298. This approved status gives Hestra Gloves the ability to defer, reduce, and even eliminate certain custom duties on…

The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced today the recipients of its Tourism Management Grant. The Tourism Management Grant provides funding for tourism-related projects that develop, enhance or manage visitor experience in Colorado. “Colorado provides an unparalleled experience…

The Colorado Secretary State’s Office, in conjunction with the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business, has launched a new online resource that will provide updated monthly information on key economic statistics and trends that impact the State. The Colorado Business and Economic Indicator Dashboard (CBEI Dashboard) provides monthly summaries…