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Drew Kramer Wins 2024 ‘Chairman’s Choice’ Award at EDIE Awards
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO (Oct. 16, 2024) – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) announced the recipients of the 2024 EDIE Awards during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference held in Beaver Creek, Colorado, from October 13-16, 2024. Each year, the EDCC...
Stephanie Gonzalez Wins 2024 ‘Economic Development Achievement’ Award at EDIE Awards
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO (Oct. 16, 2024) – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) proudly announced the recipients of the 2024 EDIE Awards during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference held in Beaver Creek, Colorado, from October 13-16, 2024. The EDIE...
Tommy Crosby Named 2024 ‘Rookie of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO (Oct. 16, 2024) – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) proudly announced the recipients of the 2024 EDIE Awards during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference held in Beaver Creek, Colorado, from October 13-16, 2024. The EDIE...
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The Economic Development Council of Colorado Announces the 2023 EDIE Award Recipients
Top people, places, and projects in economic development honored at the annual awards dinner & ceremony GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO (Oct. 19, 2023) - The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) announced the 2023 EDIE award recipients, recognizing economic...
Powering Progress: A New Era of Economic Development
Promoting better alignment in state and regional strategies to enhance communication, collaboration, and alignment of economic development strategies, reduce redundancies, and build capacity in pursuit of increased economic competitiveness for Colorado. Â In February...
Governor Jared Polis, State Lawmakers Announce More than $35 Million in Infrastructure Funding Awarded to Colorado
Governor Polis, House Speaker Julie McCluskie, Rep. Leslie Herod, Senator Chris Hansen, and Senator Rachel Zenzinger announced that local governments and state agencies have recently secured more than $35 million in funding through the Infrastructure Investment...
Polis Administration Announces Latest Round of IHIP Grant Recipients Supporting Creation of Over 600 New Housing Units
Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced three new recipients of the Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP) grant. This grant continues the...
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...