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Today, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) named Conor Hall as the new Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) Director. “Outdoor recreation is not only a key pillar of Colorado’s economy but also a major contributor to our quality of life, mental health and physical health. I…

With its recent acquisition of its own facilities and property at 19750 Weld County Road 7, rocket engine manufacturer Ursa Major Technologies Inc. is set to expand and ramp up production for the budding private aerospace industry. Ursa Major had leased space at the property — a 90-acre former Ball…

The Polis administration announced today that Edge R&D, a business intelligence, data management and technology solutions company, has selected Colorado to focus its expansion and growth for future talent/hires. “Colorado is on a mission to grow our thriving technology sector with high-paying jobs by attracting new businesses and out-competing other…

The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), has been accepted as a member of the United Nations Global Mountain Partnership. The Mountain Partnership is a voluntary alliance of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses committed to…

Governor Jared Polis announced the appointment of former State Treasurer Walker Stapleton as the Governor’s Designee on the Economic Development Commission. Walker Stapleton is a businessman who previously served two terms as Colorado State Treasurer and was the 2018 Republican nominee for Governor. Governor Polis is committed to accelerating Colorado’s…

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that SheFly, a women-owned, early-stage outdoor clothing company, has selected Gunnison, CO for its company headquarters. SheFly pants include a patented zipper design. In addition to the regular zipper fly that allows women to take the pants on…

The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (EDC) today named Laura Rodriguez as the organization’s director of economic competitiveness and corporate attraction. The Metro Denver EDC, a part of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce family, oversees economic development for the broader Metro Denver region and manages a service territory of…

The Employee Ownership Office, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), will launch the application process for the Employee Ownership Tax Credit on January 1, 2022. The tax credit will be available to Colorado-headquartered businesses that want to convert to an employee ownership model…

The Colorado Creative Industries office announced today the latest five recipients of the Community Revitalization Grant program, reported Margaret Hunt, Director of the Creative Industries Division in the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Established by SB21-252, the Colorado Community Revitalization Grant provides gap funding for projects in…

The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast today. “Colorado’s economy is coming back strong. Over 80% of adult Coloradans have received the life saving vaccine and Colorado is a leading state for vaccinating 5-11 years olds. Coloradans doing their part to end this…

The Colorado Coalition, the regional stakeholder group led by Innosphere Ventures in partnership with organizations from government, business, academia, and nonprofits named below, was named by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as a finalist in the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge. The Colorado Coalition will now advance to…

Today, the City of Westminster selected Lindsey Kimball to serve as the city’s new Economic Development Director. Kimball is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in a diverse range of economic development functions, locations, and organizations. Kimball will oversee business relationships and economic development for the city…