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City of Durango Named 2024 ‘Small Community of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO (Oct. 16, 2024) – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) has awarded the City of Durango the title of 'Small Community of the Year' during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference held in Beaver Creek, Colorado, from October 13 to...
State Economic Development Leaders Sign MoU
State Economic Development Leaders Sign MoU to Enhance Economic Development Coordination Across the State Monday, October 14, 2024 DENVER – Today, at the EDCC Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference, state leaders celebrated an agreement to build a unified economic development...
The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is set to bring the largest statewide contingency of Economic Development stakeholders to Beaver Creek, October 13-16, 2024
On October 13th, economic and workforce development stakeholders from across the state, elected officials, and local business leaders, will gather at The Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek for the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) 2024 Drive|Lead|Succeed...
Past Events
Governor Polis Celebrates Historic Investments in Colorado’s Water Future, Including $40M for Shoshone Water Rights
Governor Polis celebrated a historic round of grants from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for projects in Colorado totaling $176.8M from the Inflation Reduction Act, including up to $40M for the Colorado River Water Conservation District’s acquisition of the...
Powering the Future: Stored Energy Systems Expands in Longmont, Colorado
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Stored Energy Systems (SENS), a provider of nonstop direct current (DC) power for critical infrastructure,...
Colorado Accelerates Quantum Leadership: Governor Polis, State Officials Celebrate New Quantum Facility
Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) joined members of Elevate Quantum, CU Boulder, Colorado Mesa University, and Colorado School of Mines to celebrate the ribbon cutting of a new 13,000-square-foot...
ExoPower Approved for Rural Jump-Start Program
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) has announced that ExoPower Inc., developers of an in-motion capacitive wireless charging technology, has been approved for the state’s Rural Jump-Start Program. ExoPower has developed an in-motion capacitive wireless...
Desert Harvest Chooses Colorado Springs for Expansion
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Desert Harvest, a leading provider of women’s health products and supplements, has selected Colorado...
Governor Polis, Colorado Energy Office, and the Department of Local Affairs Release Microgrid Roadmap, Guidance to Support Grid Resilience and Reliability Projects in Colorado
The Polis Administration released the Colorado Microgrid Roadmap, which outlines opportunities to improve power grid resilience in Colorado through innovative microgrid solutions. Microgrids are local energy systems that can operate independently from the main power...
U.S. Economic Development Administration Reauthorized by Congress for First Time in 20 Years
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) celebrates its historic reauthorization by Congress, allowing it to continue its legacy of promoting American innovation and competitiveness by providing grants and support to communities...
Colorado Aerospace Industry Continues to Grow: Astro Digital Announces Expansion in Colorado
Governor Polis, the Metro Denver EDC, the Colorado Space Coalition and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Astro Digital, a developer of micro-satellite systems and...
Powering Renewable Energy and Creating New Jobs: Peak Energy Announces Expansion in Colorado
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Peak Energy, the first American venture to advance...
Increasing Access to Colorado’s Iconic Slopes: Polis Administration Supports Reopening of Cuchara Mountain Park in Huerfano County
Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the largest infrastructure project to receive funding through the Colorado State Outdoor...