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Boosting Rural Colorado’s Strong Economy: Polis Administration Announces Regional Planning Grants through Rural Opportunity Office
Today, the Polis administration and Rural Opportunity Office within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced implementation grants for economic development regions across Colorado, providing $40,000 grants to help fund the...
Polis-Primavera Administration Announces New Addition to Colorado Aerospace Industry: “Classified-Space-as-a-Service” Company Nooks Expanding in Colorado Springs
The Polis-Primavera Administration and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that defense industry startup Nooks, a veteran-owned Classified-Space-as-a-Service leader,...
Gov. Polis Announces Four New Employee-Owned Companies, Pioneering New Workforce Trend in Colorado
Today, the Polis Administration and the Colorado Employee Ownership Office, housed within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced four new businesses transitioning to employee-ownership with the help of the Employee...
Past Events
Office of Just Transition Solicits Feedback From Coloradans Regarding Draft Just Transition Plan
In August, the Just Transition Advisory Committee (JTAC) submitted a draft plan to assist coal-transition workers and coal-transition communities in Colorado. The Office of Just Transition is asking Coloradans for feedback on that draft plan. Residents can provide...
Facts every PPP borrower should know – Submitted by OEDIT
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has put together a resource to help PPP borrowers better manage their loan. The facts below have been reviewed by the Colorado SBA for accuracy. Tools to assist you through the Paycheck...
SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, recently released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness...
HdL Companies | 2020 Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference Silver Sponsor
About HdL Companies The HdL Companies is a pioneer and leader of auditing, operations, and revenue solutions for public agencies. HdL partners with over 500 government agencies in 11 states and has recovered more than $3 billion...
2020 Colorado Talent Equity Agenda
On the last day of Workforce Development Month, the CWDC is pleased to announce the publication of the 2020 Colorado Talent Equity Agenda. The Talent Equity Agenda makes the case for targeting resources, raising awareness, and accelerating shared strategies to close...
Six recipients selected for second cohort of Opportunity Zone Capital Accelerator Program
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that six businesses have been selected for the second round of assistance with opportunity zone businesses investment through the Opportunity Zone Capital Accelerator Program....
French BMX Business Opens U.S. HQ in Western Colorado
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) is pleased to welcome Prostart to Colorado’s Grand Valley! The French manufacturer of gates and related accessories primarily for Bicycle Motocross (BMX) has selected Grand Junction for its first U.S. office. This will be...
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AWARDS COLORADO $700,000 STEP GRANT TO SPUR SMALL BUSINESS EXPORTS
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) a $700,000 State Trade and Expansion Program (STEP) grant to promote international exports for small businesses. The State of Colorado...
Palisade Plunge Trail Set to Open Spring 2021
In a press conference this morning, the Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA) and the Palisade Plunge Trail Project partner organizations announced more than half of the full route is complete and soon to be open for public use. Weather...
DOLA Division of Housing – POP Advisory
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Housing (DOH) has supplied over $5.2M to landlords across Colorado since Governor Jared Polis signed HB1410 in June, authorizing DOH to provide up to $19.6M in COVID-19-related housing payment relief. The...