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Growing Colorado’s Semiconductor and Advanced Industry Ecosystems: Five New Market Study Grants Awarded Statewide
The Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced the latest market study grant recipients of the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program. These grants will support Colorado communities...
Colorado Airports Contribute $68.9 Billion Annually to State’s Economy
The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CEIS). This comprehensive study aims to quantify the economic contributions of airports across the state,...
Morgan Mining Announces Expansion in Grand Junction, CO Anticipated to Create up to 893 New Primary Jobs Over 8 Years
Governor Polis, the Global Business Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) announced that Morgan Mining, a leading interdisciplinary construction, mining, engineering,...
Past Events
CWDC Highlights Collaboration & Workforce Innovation at EDCCs Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference
Posted on CWDC's Website | November 14, 2025 The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) was proud to sponsor the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) annual Drive | Lead | Succeed Conference, held October 27–29 in Pueblo. The event brought together...
Terra Ferma Selects Colorado Springs for New LiFi Manufacturing Facility, Bringing 120 New Jobs to Colorado
Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Terra Ferma, which designs and manufactures new technologies for the...
EDCC Announces this years EDIE Award Winners!
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF COLORADO ANNOUNCES THE 2025 EDIE AWARD RECIPIENTS Top people, places, and projects in economic development honored at the annual awards dinner & ceremony PUEBLO, COLORADO (October 28, 2025) — The Economic Development Council of...
Stephan Weiler, Wins ‘Partnership of the Year’ Award at EDIE Awards
Dr. Stephan Weiler Honored with Partnership of the Year Award at EDCC’s 2025 EDIE Awards Pueblo, CO — October 28, 2025 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented the Partnership of the Year Award to Dr. Stephan Weiler, Professor of Economics at...
John Bristol Wins 2025 ‘Chairman’s Choice’ Award at EDIE Awards
John Bristol Honored with Chairman’s Choice Award at EDCC’s 2025 EDIE Awards PUEBLO, CO — October 28, 2025 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented the Chairman’s Choice Award to John Bristol, Executive Director of the Routt County Economic...
Town of Rico Named 2025 ‘Small Community of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Town of Rico Honored with Small Community of the Year Award at EDCC’s 2025 EDIE Awards Pueblo, CO — October 28, 2025 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented the Small Community of the Year Award to the Town of Rico during its annual...
City of Littleton Named 2025 ‘Medium Community of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
City of Littleton Honored with Medium Community of the Year Award at EDCC’s 2025 EDIE Awards Pueblo, CO — October 28, 2025 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented the Medium Community of the Year Award to the City of Littleton during its annual...
Senator Mark Baisley Wins 2025 ‘Legislator Lifetime Achievement’ at EDIE Awards
Elected Official Honored for Lifetime Commitment to Economic Development at EDCC’s Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference Pueblo, CO – October 28, 2025 – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented the 2025 Legislative Lifetime Achievement Award to Senator...
City of Thornton Economic Development Named 2025 ‘Large Community of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
City of Thornton Honored with Large Community of the Year Award at EDCC’s 2025 EDIE Awards Pueblo, CO — October 28, 2025 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented the Large Community of the Year Award to the City of Thornton during its annual...
Forge Campus Named 2025 ‘Company of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Forge Campus Honored with Company of the Year Award at EDCC’s 2025 EDIE Awards Pueblo, CO — October 28, 2025 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented the Company of the Year Award to Forge Campus during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference...