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ARVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the ARVADA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (AEDA) has once again been recognized as one of 68 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization...
OEDIT celebrates Employee Ownership Month with launch of new incentives and newly formed Employee Ownership Office
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced yesterday, in celebration of Employee Ownership Month, the establishment of a permanent Employee Ownership Office (EOO) and the launch of several new initiatives. “Much like our...
Office of Just Transition Solicits Feedback From Coloradans Regarding Draft Just Transition Plan
In August, the Just Transition Advisory Committee (JTAC) submitted a draft plan to assist coal-transition workers and coal-transition communities in Colorado. The Office of Just Transition is asking Coloradans for feedback on that draft plan. Residents can provide...
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State Labor Department’s Workforce Programs Help Coloradans During Pandemic
Colorado’s recently released Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA) annual report, Driving Colorado Forward Together, highlights the impacts of workforce development investments on Colorado’s individuals and businesses. In Program Year 2019, workforce center...
Annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report Released
The Colorado Workforce Development Council today released the seventh annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report, which analyzes issues related to the supply and demand of talent in Colorado. The report offers a collection of strategies, investments, and policy...
CDOT Supports 14 Local Communities with Third Round of Revitalizing Main Street Grants
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Revitalizing Main Streets program, an initiative designed to promote public health and the economy during the COVID-19 crisis, has awarded another series of grants to 14 entities around the state. Cities, towns, and other...
State Partners with Foundations to Keep Colorado’s Community Theaters An Important Part of Rural Economies
Colorado’s Office of Film, Television and Media has partnered with the Boettcher Foundation, El Pomar Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, and The Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority to create the Rural Theater COVID Support Program. The grant...
Governor’s Minority Business Awards 2020 Winners Announced
The 2020 Governor’s Minority Business Award recipients have been announced. The award honors for-profit, minority-owned businesses who have contributed to the economic diversity and success of minority communities in Colorado. Businesses are categorized between four...
EDCC Member in the News – West End Montrose and San Miguel County
Economic development for West End of Montrose County recognized by EDCC For the economic development of the West End (Nucla, Naturita, Redvale, Bedrock and Paradox) of Montrose County, it, alongside San Miguel County, was named Small Community of the Year by the...
Colorado Officials and Key Leaders Celebrate Colorado’s Selection as Finalist for US Space Command Headquarters
Last week, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera welcomed an announcement that Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs has been selected as one of the six finalists for the permanent home of U.S. Space Command. Following this important announcement, federal,...
Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera Applaud Selection of Colorado Springs as a Finalist for the Permanent U.S. Space Command Headquarters
Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera welcomed an announcement today that Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs has been selected as one of the six finalists for the permanent home of U.S. Space Command. The final decision is expected in January...
EDCC in the News – Colorado Springs gets three state economic development awards
Colorado Springs gets three state economic development awards Colorado Springs brought home a trio of honors during a virtual ceremony honoring winners of annual awards given by the Economic Development Council of Colorado. READ FULL ARTICLE - Colorado Springs...
EDCC Member in the News – Jessica Erickson, Longmont EDP
Longmont EDP chief wins economic development award - Daily Camera Jessica Erickson, CEO of the Longmont Economic Development Partnership, was recently awarded the 2020 Economic Development Achievement Award by the Economic Development Council of Colorado. EDCC board...
