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Governor Polis, OEDIT Welcome Release of Federal Funding for Colorado Small Business Development Network
Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) welcomed the release of $1,809,596 million in federal funding for the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC). “For years, this federal funding routinely...
Celebrating Colorado Artists and Community Impact: Gov. Polis Announces Recipients of 2026 Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards
Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the 2026 recipients of the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards. This year’s honorees from Colorado Springs,...
IonQ, World Leading Quantum Company Opens New Quantum Computing R&D Lab in Boulder
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) celebrated IonQ’s (NYSE: IONQ) new laboratory suite in Boulder, Colorado. The suite will house state-of-the-art Quantum...
Past Events
Veronica Mata Named 2026 ‘Rookie of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Centennial economic development professional recognized for business support and regional initiative CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Veronica Mata its 2026 Rookie of the Year at the EDIE Awards...
Senator Matt Ball Wins 2026 ‘Legislator of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Senator recognized for work on business growth, housing and transportation CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Senator Matt Ball a 2026 Legislator of the Year at the EDIE Awards during the...
Senator Cleave Simpson Wins 2026 ‘Legislator of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Rural leadership on water, housing and small business policy earns recognition CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Senator Cleave Simpson a 2026 Legislator of the Year at the EDIE Awards during the...
Representative Rick Taggart Wins 2026 ‘Legislator Lifetime Achievement’ at EDIE Awards
Grand Junction legislator recognized for sustained service to businesses and communities CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) presented its 2026 Legislator Lifetime Achievement Award to Representative Rick...
TFP Nutrition Named 2026 ‘Workforce Colorado Partnership of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
TFP Nutrition Wins 2026 Workforce Colorado Partnership Award at EDIE Awards Platteville employer recognized for working with regional partners to connect residents with jobs CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado...
Region 3 Economic Development Resilience Team Named 2026 ‘Partnership of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Region 3 Economic Development Resilience Team Wins 2026 Partnership of the Year Cross-sector team coordinates practical solutions for mountain communities CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named the Region...
Tim Funk, CDOT Region 5 Named 2026 ‘Volunteer of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Durango Running Club leader recognized for visitor impact, local giving and inclusive recreation CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Tim Funk of CDOT Region 5 its 2026 Volunteer of the Year at...
Higher Purposed Homes Named 2026 ‘Company of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
Southwest Colorado manufacturer brings housing innovation and year-round jobs to the region CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named Higher Purpose Homes its 2026 Company of the Year at the EDIE Awards...
City of Centennial Named 2026 ‘Large Community of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
City of Centennial Named 2026 Large Community of the Year at EDIE Awards Transit-oriented planning, business support and regional partnerships distinguish Centennial CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) named...
City of Brighton and Brighton EDC Named 2026 ‘Medium Community of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
City of Brighton and Brighton EDC Named 2026 Medium Community of the Year at EDIE Awards Partnerships, policy updates and major infrastructure investments support Brighton’s growth CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. — September 24, 2026 — The Economic Development Council of...