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Growing Colorado’s Semiconductor and Advanced Industry Ecosystems: Five New Market Study Grants Awarded Statewide
The Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced the latest market study grant recipients of the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program. These grants will support Colorado communities...
Colorado Airports Contribute $68.9 Billion Annually to State’s Economy
The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CEIS). This comprehensive study aims to quantify the economic contributions of airports across the state,...
Morgan Mining Announces Expansion in Grand Junction, CO Anticipated to Create up to 893 New Primary Jobs Over 8 Years
Governor Polis, the Global Business Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) announced that Morgan Mining, a leading interdisciplinary construction, mining, engineering,...
Past Events
The Economic Development Council of Colorado Welcomes Taft/ as Newest Corporate Partner
The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) today announced that the national law firm, Taft/ has joined the organization as a Corporate Driver member, reflecting their commitment at the premier level of engagement within the organization. This...
Colorado Unveils Landmark Economic Development Tool
The Rural Opportunity Office within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) released Colorado’s first Statewide Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The Statewide CEDS is a five-year strategic action plan that...
BoodleBox Selects Colorado Springs for Headquarters Relocation, Accelerating AI Collaboration in Higher Education
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Boodlebox, the leading platform for collaborative AI in higher education, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado,...
RK Industries Announces Major Expansion in Aurora, Colorado, Bringing 1,786 New Jobs
Governor Polis, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Aurora Economic Development Council announced that RK Industries LLC, a Colorado-based leader in construction,...
Raven Space Systems Chooses Colorado for New Headquarters, Citing Metro Denver’s Leading Aerospace Ecosystem
Raven Space Systems (Raven), a 3D printing company that specializes in aerospace-grade composites, has selected Broomfield, Colorado, for its headquarters and manufacturing facility. Raven’s expansion brings groundbreaking innovation in next-generation spacecraft and...
ITS Expands in Colorado Springs, Creating 500 New Aerospace and Defense Jobs
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that ITS, LLC, an emerging leader in Information Technology (IT) engineering, cybersecurity, and technology...
Housing Coloradans Can Afford: Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt Funds to Support the Creation of 728 Rental Units
Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced six recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt funds. With the support of this funding, the...
Tourism Industry Contributes $28.5 Billion to Colorado Economy and Supports Over 188,000 Jobs
Today the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced that tourism contributed $28.5 billion to the Colorado economy and supported 188,510 jobs across the state in 2024. Annual...
Polis Administration Launches Program to Support Thriving Rail Lines in Coal Transition Communities
Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), including the Business Funding Incentives division and the Rural Opportunity Office, announced the Freight Rail Tax Credit program to diversify business use of...
Polis Administration Awards $1.6 Million in Final Round of Nation-Leading Geothermal Energy Grant Program Funding
The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $1.6 million in Geothermal Energy Grant Program (GEGP) funding today to support geothermal heating initiatives and studies across Colorado. This is the final expected funding round for this nation-leading grant program, which...