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TC Modular, LLC Becomes First Rural Jump-Start Participant in Phillips County
Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that construction company TC Modular, LLC has become the first Phillips County business to join the...
Governor Polis, OEDIT Welcome Release of Federal Funding for Colorado Small Business Development Network
Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) welcomed the release of $1,809,596 million in federal funding for the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC). “For years, this federal funding routinely...
Celebrating Colorado Artists and Community Impact: Gov. Polis Announces Recipients of 2026 Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards
Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the 2026 recipients of the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards. This year’s honorees from Colorado Springs,...
Past Events
Strengthening our Aerospace Industry: Governor Polis and Office of Economic Development and International Trade Celebrate Boom Supersonic Expansion in Colorado
Governor Polis joined the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and Boom Supersonic to celebrate the company's decision to further expand operations in Colorado, supporting jobs, growing Colorado’s aerospace industry and boosting...
BAE Systems to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities in Weld County, 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 aerospace, defense and security company BAE Systems will expand in Colorado. BAE...
EDCC Announces 2026 EDIE Award Winners
Thirteen honorees recognized for leadership, collaboration and economic development across Colorado. CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) announced the recipients of its 2026 EDIE Awards during the...
Governor, OEDIT Receive Competitiveness Council’s Roadmap, Will Review Recommendations to Enhance Colorado’s Business Competitiveness
In July 2026, Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and members of the business and innovation communities announced the formation of a new public-private partnership, the Governor’s Competitiveness...
Colorado Lands Lockheed Martin Expansion, Reinforcing State’s Aerospace Leadership
Aerospace is growing in Colorado after Governor Jared Polis announced hundreds of new jobs coming to Lockheed Martin, a leading global security, defense and aerospace contractor. Lockheed’s announcement was shared at the Site Selector Feedback Dinner at the...
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...