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Governor Polis and Department of Agriculture Announce Launch of Support For Small Retailers and Farms to Increase Access to Healthy Foods Across Colorado
Governor Polis and the Department of Agriculture announced a new tax credit for Colorado’s small food retailers and small family farms to help increase access to healthy groceries in communities across the state. Eligible businesses who have made equipment...
High Altitude Geothermal, LLC becomes first Rural Jump-Start Participant in Moffat County
Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that High Altitude Geothermal, LLC is the first Moffat County business and the first geothermal...
Colorado State Demographer Elizabeth Garner Announces Retirement After Two Decades of Service
After two decades of dedicated service, Elizabeth Garner, Colorado's State Demographer, has announced her retirement effective November 29, 2024. Garner’s work and commitment have significantly shaped the state’s demographic understanding and planning, leaving...
Past Events
Under Polis Administration, Colorado Secures official Federal Designation as Tech Hub, Positions State as Global Quantum Leader
This year, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced a new public-private initiative, TechHubNow!, to strategically position Colorado for designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub)...
Costco Chooses Grand Junction as Newest Location
This month, it was announced that Costco Wholesale, one of the nation’s leading retailers, has selected Grand Junction as the site for its newest location, marking a significant investment in the area. The facility will be located on the north side of 24 Road and...
Colorado and Wyoming Partnering to Become National Leader in Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Technologies
Colorado and Wyoming are collaborating to support a regional team working to power innovative pathways toward climate resiliency by utilizing data, predictive modeling and cutting edge technology to address key challenges. The Colorado-Wyoming Regional...
Creating Housing and New Jobs: Manufacturer of 3D Printed Homes to Expand in Greeley, Company Moving Headquarters to Colorado
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) joined the City of Greeley to announce today that Alquist 3D (Alquist), a manufacturer of 3D printed homes and...
Colorado Leaders Push for State to Continue Growing as a Quantum Hub to Support Jobs, Innovation & the Economy
Governor Jared Polis, Speaker Julie McCluskie, House Majority Leader Monica Duran, House Minority Leader Mike Lynch, House Assistant Majority Leader Rose Pugliese, Senate President Steve Fenberg, Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, Senate Minority Leader...
Preserving Communities Across Colorado: Polis Administration Announces Community Business Preservation Program
Today, the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Community Business Preservation Program to help Colorado communities preserve the characteristics that make them...
The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is set to bring the largest statewide contingency of Economic Development stakeholders to Grand Junction, October 18-20, 2023
Grand Junction, CO – October 2, 2023 – On October 18th, economic development stakeholders from across the state, elected officials, and local business leaders, will gather at the Grand Junction Convention Center for the Economic Development Council of...
Bolstering Colorado’s Economy: Polis Administration Secures Modeling & Simulation, Cybersecurity Firm for Expansion in Colorado Springs
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Infinity Labs, a firm that specializes in modeling and simulation, cyber security and advanced research and...
Governor Polis Takes Executive Action to Expand Access to Work-Based Learning Opportunities and Grow the Workforce
Last year, Governor Polis took executive action to create apprenticeship programs throughout his administration, and during his 2023 State of the State address, the Governor highlighted investments in the workforce taken by his administration including Care...
U.S. Small Business Administration Awards Colorado $700,000 STEP Grant to Spur Small Business Exports
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) a $700,000 State Trade and Expansion Program (STEP) grant to promote international exports for small businesses. This is a $200,000...