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EDCC in the News
WINDSOR — Multiple economic developers, their agencies and area organizations were recognized as part of this year’s EDIE Awards — a recognition program offered through the the Economic Development Council of Colorado. Among the winners was Stacy Brown,...
U.S. Economic Development Administration Announces Grantees Under 2023 University Center Competition
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the grantees of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) 2023 University Center Economic Development Program Competition. EDA is providing a total of $16.5 million in grants to 23 colleges and universities...
EDCC in the News
Sen. Janice Rich was selected as this year’s Legislator of the Year by the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) at its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference at Grand Junction Convention Center last month. “The most recognized award in economic development in...
Past Events
Gov. Polis Holds Quantum Summit
Today, at The Mountain West Elevate Quantum Summit, Governor Polis, Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and partners announced new bipartisan legislation to maximize Colorado’s competitiveness as a...
Creating Rural Jobs: Polis Administration Announces Toro Expansion and Job Creation in Weld County
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Toro, a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment, has selected...
Growing the Colorado Semiconductor Industry: Microchip to Expand in Colorado Springs
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) will join Microchip, a leading producer of semiconductor devices, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, to announce a...
Governor Polis Announces Technical Assistance Program for Local Governments, Tribes, and Special Districts
Governor Polis, in partnership with the State Legislature and Department of Local Affairs, announced the IIJA and IRA Grant Writing and Technical Assistance Program to help local governments access funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)...
Governor Polis Announces Funding for Agrivoltaics Grants to Help Colorado’s Agriculture Industry Benefit from Solar Technology
At CSU-Spur Governor Polis and Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Commissioner Kate Greenberg awarded $500,000 in grants to seven projects that demonstrate the use and benefits of agrivoltaics, the simultaneous use of land for solar energy production and...
Polis-Primavera Administration and National Security Leaders Recognize U.S. Space Command Full Operational Capability Announcement
U.S. Space Command officially declared Full Operational Capability (FOC) at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. FOC is a critical milestone for the Command as it seeks to ensure our national security in the space domain. The Polis-Primavera...
Governor Polis Discusses Vision for Housing and Transit in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Highlights Exciting Local Housing Projects
Governor Polis visited Pueblo and Colorado Springs to discuss making housing more affordable and transit in Colorado and how the plan can support Southern Colorado communities and economies. The Governor discussed the administration’s Roadmap to a Future...
Governor Polis Announces New Grants to Support Job Creation in Coal Transition Communities
Governor Polis, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced two new Coal Transition Community grants to fund projects that will...
Governor Polis Celebrates Federal Funding for Front Range Rail
Governor Polis released the following statement applauding the Biden administration for including Front Range Rail in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Corridor ID Program. "Coloradans want Front Range Rail and I've heard firsthand from people in Pueblo, Fort...
Governor Polis Releases Bold Vision for Housing and Transit in Colorado
Governor Polis released the Roadmap to a Future Colorado 2026, detailing practical steps to create more housing that Coloradans can afford, expand transit options, protect Colorado’s precious resources like water and public land and improve air quality. “We...