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IonQ, World Leading Quantum Company Opens New Quantum Computing R&D Lab in Boulder
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) celebrated IonQ’s (NYSE: IONQ) new laboratory suite in Boulder, Colorado. The suite will house state-of-the-art Quantum...
Housing Victory During Affordable Housing Month: Grand Junction Becomes Largest City to Date to Complete All Proposition 123 Requirements
During Affordable Housing Month, Governor Polis, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) celebrated the City of Grand Junction becoming the largest city in Colorado to meet all Proposition 123...
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...
Past Events
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...
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...
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...