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Colorado Among the First to Implement Historic Broadband Investment
Coloradans are closer to universal high-speed broadband coverage. Governor Polis and the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) are excited to announce that Colorado is among the first states to open a state-managed grant program, Advance Colorado Broadband, to accept...
DCI ANNOUNCES RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO STRENGTHEN RURAL BUSINESS NETWORKS
Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is honored to announce that we will partner again to bring business support to rural communities through a Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). DCI’s approach with this work will...
The Department of Local Affairs Receives Nearly $10 Million From U.S. Department of Energy to Support Economic and Workforce Development in Southeast Colorado
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is proud to announce that its Southeast Economic Development Grant Program (SEED Grant Program) has been selected as one of 20 projects nationwide to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transmission...
Past Events
OEDIT Receives Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for Advanced Industries Accelerator Program
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has received two Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for the Global Business Development division’s Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program: “Best-in-Class Startup Programs” and...
Creating Jobs and Boosting Innovation: Polis Administration Announces Safran Electronics & Defense Expands in Colorado
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Safran Electronics & Defense, a global equipment supplier for defense and space, has selected Colorado...
Washington County Becomes a Rural Jump-Start Zone to Encourage Economic Development and Job Creation
The Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Washington County has been designated as a Rural Jump-Start (RJS) zone. This designation is intended to encourage...
Colorado Tourism Office Awards 16 Tourism Marketing Grants to Boost Statewide Marketing Efforts
The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced 16 new recipients of the Tourism Marketing Grant to enhance tourism marketing initiatives across the state. These grants are...
DOLA Executive Director De Cambra Appoints Kate Watkins as Department of Local Affairs New State Demographer
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is excited to announce the hiring of Kate Watkins as its new State Demographer. Watkins will join DOLA part time starting November 4, 2024 and will take over the role full-time starting Monday, December 2. Watkins comes to...
Governor Polis, Federal Delegation Celebrates $66.4 Million from U.S. Department of Transportation to Improve Safety and Expand Colorado Rail
Governor Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, Congressman Joe Neguse, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Lew, Longmont Mayor Joan Peck, Erik Davidson, RTD Board Chair and local officials celebrated funding from...
The EDCC Announces the 2024 EDIE Award Recipients
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO (October 16, 2024) – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) announced the 2024 EDIE award recipients, celebrating economic development excellence during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference held from October 13 to 16, 2024, in...
Elected Officials Recognized for their Impact in Economic Development at EDCC’S Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference
Beaver Creek, CO – October 15, 2024 – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) recognized legislators that have played an extraordinary role in shaping Colorado’s future by prioritizing economic development and advancing policies that strengthen our state....
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...