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State of Colorado & Government of Finland Form Partnership to Create Collaborative Economic Opportunities
Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis and the Government of Finland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create collaborative opportunities regarding bilateral foreign direct investment, bilateral research and development projects, and company...
Employee Ownership Office Partners with Exit Planning Institute to Launch Owner Readiness Survey
The Colorado Employee Ownership Office at the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has partnered with the Exit Planning Institute (EPI) to launch the 2022 Colorado State of Owner Readiness survey. This survey will identify the...
Economic Development Council of Colorado Announces its 2022 Board of Directors
The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is pleased to announce its 2022 Board of Directors, chaired by Stacy Miller, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Windsor. This year’s Board of Directors embodies a diverse set of individuals, coming from...
Past Events
$8.5 million Advanced Industries Awards Accelerate 38 Colorado Startups and Researchers
Advances in healthcare technology, data security and intelligence, energy storage and manufacturing all received a boost this week from the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Advanced...
Colorado Creative Industries to Receive $867,500 Partnership Award from the National Endowment for the Arts
Colorado Creative Industries has been approved for an $867,500 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Fiscal Year 2022 Partnership Agreement to address priorities identified at the state level. These funds will support the arts in areas such as cultural tourism,...
Governor Jared Polis Receives Award from The ESOP Association for Employee Ownership Initiatives
Governor Jared Polis has been awarded the inaugural Torchlight Award for his leadership in advancing employee ownership and employee stock ownership plans (ESOP), an honor that comes from The ESOP Association. The Governor was recognized with the Torchlight Award...
Two documentaries produced by the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media to air on PBS12 this Friday
Two documentaries produced through the Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media (COFTM) will air on PBS12 this Friday, May 13, 2022: Farm to Faucet at 7 p.m. Hemp: Colorado’s Next Green Rush at 7:30 pm Farm to Faucet focuses on water rights in Colorado and the...
Colorado Tourism Office Launches Reimagine Destinations Program to Foster Long-term Resilience of the Colorado Tourism Industry
The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) is accepting applications for the Reimagine Destinations Program until June 7. The Reimagine Destinations Program assists Colorado tourism destinations to advance projects that foster the long-term resilience of the Colorado tourism...
State of Colorado and Lower Austria Unite to Advance Economic, Scientific and Cultural Progress
Today, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera and the Governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two states intended to deepen cultural ties and encourage scientific and technological collaboration that...
Rockies Venture Club Offers HyperAccelerator Program to Colorado Entrepreneurs in Advanced Industries
In a move that will accelerate the funding knowledge and business- building skills of Colorado startups, Rockies Venture Club today announced it is offering its HyperAccelerator® program at no cost to Colorado-based entrepreneurs developing companies in the state’s...
Polis Administration Receives Small Business Administration Award for Nation-Leading COVID Response & Relief Efforts
Today, the Polis Administration was recognized for Colorado’s nation-leading rapid-response to provide real relief to Coloradans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Business Support division at the Colorado Office of...
42nd Annual Governor’s Summer Job Hunt Connects Colorado Youth to Jobs
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) is pleased to announce the launch of the 42nd annual Governor’s Summer Job Hunt (GSJH), Colorado’s longest running and most successful youth employment program. Youth between the ages of 16 and 24 are encouraged...
SolSmart In Colorado: Attract Solar Business and Support Renewable Goals
Developing solar resources creates local economic opportunities, boosts resilience, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Local government staff can utilize the SolSmart program as a free resource to gain guidance, technical assistance, and national recognition for...