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Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law to Regulate Funeral Facilities, Create More Housing Now through Historical Preservation, and Strengthen Colorado’s Thriving Agricultural Sector
The Governor started the day in Denver to sign bills that create more comprehensive guidelines for funeral facilities, protecting Colorado families and their loved ones. SB24-173 - Regulate Mortuary Science Occupations, sponsored by Senator Dylan Roberts and...
Polis Administration Announces $7.7 million in Awards for Geothermal Energy Projects
At Fire Station #8 in Pueblo, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.7 million in grant awards through the Geothermal Energy Grant Program to advance the use of geothermal technology in the state. Governor Polis’ nation-leading efforts...
Growing Colorado’s Semiconductor Industry: New Grant Program Looks to Expand Industry into New Regions of Colorado
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Colorado CHIPS Community Support grant program to grow Colorado’s semiconductor industry. These grants...
Past Events
Preparing Coloradans for In-Demand Jobs: Gov. Polis Announces 43 Opportunity Now Colorado Grant Recipients
Gov. Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 43 recipients of the Opportunity Now Colorado grant program to support the creation and expansion of programs that prepare Coloradans for in-demand, high-wage jobs and...
New High Tech Jobs: Polis Administration Announces Scythe Robotics Expansion in Colorado
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Scythe Robotics, a producer of advanced, commercial-grade autonomous solutions for the landscape industry,...
Supporting Colorado Students: Opportunity Next Connects Class of 2024 to Postsecondary Education and Workforce Training
Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced Opportunity Next Colorado to increase enrollment in Colorado-based postsecondary education and training programs. This program will provide one-time...
Strengthening Local Economies: Gov. Polis Announces Colorado State Outdoor Recreation Grant Recipients
Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the final 15 recipients of the Colorado State Outdoor Recreation grant (COSORG). Since October...
Growing Colorado’s Aerospace and Defense Industry: Polis Administration Secures Cyber Security Leader for Expansion in Colorado Springs
Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Invictus International Consulting, a Veteran-owned cybersecurity and technology integrator, has selected...
Governor Polis, OEDIT Announce 180 Small Business Accelerated Growth Program Grants
Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s (OEDIT) Business Support division announced 180 Small Business Accelerated Growth Programs grants to support small businesses in Colorado. Consisting of 113 Access to Capital grants...
Polis Administration Announces New SBDC Satellite Office to Support Business Development and Job Creation in Northwest Colorado
Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced Coal Transition Community funding to establish a Northwest Small Business Development Center (SBDC) satellite office in northwest Colorado. The new office will serve...
Creating Housing and Jobs: Polis Administration Announces Modular Housing Loans to Create Up to 4,755 More Housing Units Per Year
Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced funding to support the growth of eight modular housing manufacturers across Colorado. Collectively, these...
Goose Gear Chooses Grand Junction
The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) is pleased to announce that Goose Gear, a leading outdoor recreation and overland manufacturer, has selected Grand Junction, Colorado, as the site for its new headquarters. Family-owned and operated, Goose Gear...
Celebrating Colorado’s Unparalleled Outdoor Recreation: Governor Polis Announces Outside Festival
Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the inaugural Outside Festival at Denver’s Civic Center Park, June 1-2, 2024. This flagship event...