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Governor Polis Announces 2020 Winner of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Laser Technology, Inc. has earned the 2020 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting for their economic contributions that have advanced Colorado’s international trade....
Office of eHealth Innovation Advancing Governor Innovation Response Efforts
As part of Colorado’s response to COVID-19, Colorado’s Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) is expanding access to telehealth resources for Coloradans. The state is developing a coordinated and collaborative approach to health information technology and digital health...
Colorado & Nevada Join California, Oregon & Washington in Western States Pact
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak today announced their respective states are joining California, Oregon and Washington in the Western States Pact -- a working group of Western state governors with a shared vision for modifying stay at...
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Masters of Science in Outdoor Recreation Economy (MORE) approved by CU Regents
Colorado - where the outdoor industry can be an economic change agent, fostering entrepreneurism and attracting tourism, workforce and business investment – the state’s flagship university is launching a program to support and grow a sustainable and diverse talent...
156 Colorado Arts Organizations receive more than $850,000 in COVID-19 relief funding
Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) today announced that 156 Colorado arts organizations received $887,900 in COVID-19 economic relief funding through the CO Cares Act and COVID-19 CO Creatives Relief Fund. The COVID-19 CO Creatives Relief Grant is a one-time payment...
INFOCU5 Adds 400 Colorado Jobs; Moves Out-of-State Operations to Grand Junction
— The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that INFOCU5 (pronounced “in focus”) will relocate its Pasadena, California-based operations to Grand Junction. This move, combined with its expansion plan, will add 403 net...
Colorado Tourism Office Spotlights State’s 26 Scenic and Historic Byways Through New Microsite
As many people in the state begin to look for travel inspiration and plan their next Colorado road trip, the ag (CTO) encourages travelers to explore the state’s 26 designated Scenic and Historic Byways. Colorado has the most America's Byways® - the highest...
OEDIT seeds infrastructure innovation with $1.7 million in grants to Colorado organizations
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced its latest cycle of infrastructure grantees for the Advanced Industry Accelerator Grant Program. A total of $1.7 million of collaborative infrastructure grants were approved by the...
Colorado’s Attorney General, Office of Economic Development and International Trade partner with legal community to create volunteer network for small businesses facing COVID-19 crisis challenges
Countless Colorado small businesses, the backbone of the state’s economy, face unprecedented operational challenges due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 emergency. The wide-ranging impact of the pandemic on local businesses poses a broad range of legal questions...
Changes to Paycheck Protection Program
Significant changes have been made to PPP forgiveness loans under a new law signed by the federal government on June 5th. Here are the most important changes outlined by the Journal of Accountancy: Extend the covered period for loan forgiveness from eight weeks after...
Gov. Polis Cuts Red Tape for Restaurants, Allows More Flexibility in Licensing
Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order cutting red tape for restaurants and suspending certain statutes to remove bureaucratic barriers to serving alcoholic beverages in temporary outdoor dining spaces. “We know this is a difficult time for so many Coloradans,...
Dems Unveil Coronavirus Relief Legislation, Bills to Help Colorado Safely Recover
House and Senate Democrats today announced a package of legislation to help Coloradans recover from the pandemic and safely get back to work. Several of the bills channel federal CARES Act funding directly to vulnerable Coloradans and small businesses. “We are working...
Governor Polis Announces $44 Million for Education in Federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds
Governor Polis today announced $44 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funding for school districts, schools, and institutions of higher education, and other education-related entities to address the impact of COVID-19. The majority of these funds...
