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City of Durango Named 2024 ‘Small Community of the Year’ at EDIE Awards
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO (Oct. 16, 2024) – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) has awarded the City of Durango the title of 'Small Community of the Year' during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference held in Beaver Creek, Colorado, from October 13 to...
State Economic Development Leaders Sign MoU
State Economic Development Leaders Sign MoU to Enhance Economic Development Coordination Across the State Monday, October 14, 2024 DENVER – Today, at the EDCC Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference, state leaders celebrated an agreement to build a unified economic development...
The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is set to bring the largest statewide contingency of Economic Development stakeholders to Beaver Creek, October 13-16, 2024
On October 13th, economic and workforce development stakeholders from across the state, elected officials, and local business leaders, will gather at The Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek for the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) 2024 Drive|Lead|Succeed...
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Colorado Aerospace Industry Continues to Grow: Astro Digital Announces Expansion in Colorado
Governor Polis, the Metro Denver EDC, the Colorado Space Coalition and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Astro Digital, a developer of micro-satellite systems and...
Powering Renewable Energy and Creating New Jobs: Peak Energy Announces Expansion in Colorado
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Peak Energy, the first American venture to advance...
Increasing Access to Colorado’s Iconic Slopes: Polis Administration Supports Reopening of Cuchara Mountain Park in Huerfano County
Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the largest infrastructure project to receive funding through the Colorado State Outdoor...
OEDIT Receives Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for Advanced Industries Accelerator Program
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has received two Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for the Global Business Development division’s Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program: “Best-in-Class Startup Programs” and...
Creating Jobs and Boosting Innovation: Polis Administration Announces Safran Electronics & Defense Expands in Colorado
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Safran Electronics & Defense, a global equipment supplier for defense and space, has selected Colorado...
Washington County Becomes a Rural Jump-Start Zone to Encourage Economic Development and Job Creation
The Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Washington County has been designated as a Rural Jump-Start (RJS) zone. This designation is intended to encourage...
Colorado Tourism Office Awards 16 Tourism Marketing Grants to Boost Statewide Marketing Efforts
The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced 16 new recipients of the Tourism Marketing Grant to enhance tourism marketing initiatives across the state. These grants are...
DOLA Executive Director De Cambra Appoints Kate Watkins as Department of Local Affairs New State Demographer
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is excited to announce the hiring of Kate Watkins as its new State Demographer. Watkins will join DOLA part time starting November 4, 2024 and will take over the role full-time starting Monday, December 2. Watkins comes to...
Governor Polis, Federal Delegation Celebrates $66.4 Million from U.S. Department of Transportation to Improve Safety and Expand Colorado Rail
Governor Polis, Senator Michael Bennet, Congressman Joe Neguse, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Lew, Longmont Mayor Joan Peck, Erik Davidson, RTD Board Chair and local officials celebrated funding from...
The EDCC Announces the 2024 EDIE Award Recipients
BEAVER CREEK, COLORADO (October 16, 2024) – The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) announced the 2024 EDIE award recipients, celebrating economic development excellence during its annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference held from October 13 to 16, 2024, in...