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EDCC in the News
WINDSOR — Multiple economic developers, their agencies and area organizations were recognized as part of this year’s EDIE Awards — a recognition program offered through the the Economic Development Council of Colorado. Among the winners was Stacy Brown,...
U.S. Economic Development Administration Announces Grantees Under 2023 University Center Competition
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the grantees of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) 2023 University Center Economic Development Program Competition. EDA is providing a total of $16.5 million in grants to 23 colleges and universities...
EDCC in the News
Sen. Janice Rich was selected as this year’s Legislator of the Year by the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) at its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference at Grand Junction Convention Center last month. “The most recognized award in economic development in...
Past Events
Boosting Colorado’s Workforce & Economy: Governor Polis, Bipartisan Legislators Announce Bold Workforce Investments to Save People Money & Open the Door to High-Demand, Good-Paying Jobs
Governor Polis, joined by bipartisan lawmakers including House Speaker Julie McCluskie, State Representatives Matthew Martinez, Rose Pugliese, Don Wilson, State Senators Janet Buckner and Perry Will, Senate Minority Leader Paul Lundeen, members of the Governor’s...
Community Revitalization Grants Foster Equitable Economic Recovery and Development
The Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that the Latino Cultural Art Center (LCAC) in Denver and Clear Creek Center for Arts and Education (CCCAE) in Idaho...
OEDIT Announces 27 Companies Selected to Receive the Innovative Cannabis Business Pilot Grant
The Cannabis Business Office (CBO) within the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced 27 businesses selected to receive the CBO’s Cannabis Business Grant. Launched in 2022 as a pilot program, the Cannabis Business Grant has...
Colorado Leadership Calls on President Biden to Keep U.S. Space Command in Colorado
Governor Jared Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera sent a letter to President Biden to reaffirm Colorado’s position as the premier home for U.S. Space Command and urging him to restore integrity to the basing decision process. Vice President Kamala...
Silverstone Marketplace Names King Soopers as Tenant
After nearly two years of site selection and negotiations, the Town of Frederick will be the future home to a 123K sq. ft. King Soopers Marketplace located at the northwest corner of Colorado Blvd. and Highway 52 in the Silverstone master-planned community. It...
Polis Administration Announces Amprius Technologies Inc. Chooses Brighton, Colorado for New Gigawatt-Scale Lithium-Ion Factory
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced today that Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:AMPX), a leader in lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode...
Morgan County Becomes a Rural Jump-Start Zone to Encourage Economic Development and New Jobs
The Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Morgan County has been designated as a Rural Jump-Start Zone. This designation is intended to encourage economic...
Colorado SBDC Announces New State Director
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT), announced today that Hannah Krieger has been named State Director of the SBDC Network. This position is...
Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Announces Recipients of the Outdoor Regional Partnerships Grant to Help Colorado’s Outdoors Thrive
Today, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced the recipients of the third round of the Outdoor Regional Partnership grants. These grants support coalitions that bring...
Governor Jared Polis, Department of Local Affairs, Office of Recovery, and Senators Bennet & Hickenlooper Announce Support for Local Governments
Governor Polis, in partnership with the Department of Local Affairs and Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, announced the creation and funding of 14 Regional Grant Navigator (RGN) positions within Colorado’s designated Planning and Management Regions. These...