Knowledge Vault

Promoting better alignment in state and regional strategies to enhance communication, collaboration, and alignment of economic development strategies, reduce redundancies, and build capacity in pursuit of increased economic competitiveness for Colorado.  In February of 2023, Colorado was selected to be one of six states to participate in a pilot program…

Join us for our upcoming Knowledge Network Series, where we explore best practices in business incentives to support business retention, expansion, and attraction. This session will provide insights gathered from economic developers across Colorado to identify which incentives yield the highest ROI, mitigate financial risks, and create meaningful community impact.…

Colorado HB24-1172 went into effect in August, and with that comes a new way for counties to utilize tax increment financing to address areas that are unincorporated but urbanized and in need of reinvestment.  Through the lens of “opportunity factors,” investments are designed to target public benefits such as critical…

Join a panel of seasoned economic development experts as they share innovative incentives designed to attract and retain businesses in their communities and regions. Discover how you can leverage their experiences and insights to create your own effective programs, helping companies looking to locate or expand in your area. Moderator:…

Join a panel of seasoned economic development experts as they share innovative incentives designed to attract and retain businesses in their communities and regions. Discover how you can leverage their experiences and insights to create your own effective programs, helping companies looking to locate or expand in your area. Moderator:…

Join a panel of seasoned economic development experts as they share innovative incentives designed to attract and retain businesses in their communities and regions. Discover how you can leverage their experiences and insights to create your own effective programs, helping companies looking to locate or expand in your area. Moderator:…

Helping small businesses start, stay, and grow in our communities. This panel will look at Business Retention and Expansion efforts taking place in the rural and urban regions along with two programs aimed at supporting entrepreneurial growth across the state of Colorado. Moderator: Azarel Madrigal, Director, Minority Business Office, Colorado…

In Colorado, sales tax serves as the primary funding source for our communities. However, the retail decision-making process often remains a mystery for many economic developers. Join us as we delve into the science behind retail site selection, explore the tools used to make these crucial decisions, and discuss strategies…

This session offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from both a local community and a company that have successfully navigated the Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and the Strategic Fund to drive economic growth and development. Additionally, we will share best practices responding to Request for Information (RFI)…

Moderator: Erin Young, Sector Partnership Strategy, Colorado Workforce Development Council Panelists: Diana Armstrong, Convener – South Central Tech Sector Partnerships, Fremont County EDC Brock Predovich, Chief Executive Officer, 70nyx Bryn Nelson, Access Manager, Apprenticeship Colorado

Join us for an engaging session where we explore the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in boosting postsecondary success for rural students. Participants will learn more about a rural collaborative model from the perspective of higher education, industry/workforce, and K12 districts. Designed to be highly interactive and to provide practical…

Site Selection is an ever-evolving process. In this session, you will hear experts discuss emerging trends in Site Selection and Site Readiness Programs. Hear about how certain industries and states are utilizing Site Certification programs as a mechanism to improve the marketability of sites and increase speed-to-market. Learn about the…

Equipping Young Coloradans with Educational Opportunities to Jumpstart Careers and Empower Your Workforce Needs   Moderator: Stephanie Mufic, Business Innovation and Strategy Unit Manager, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Panelists: Lee Wheeler-Berliner, Managing Director, Colorado Workforce Development Council Sara Butler, Director, Colorado, Empower Schools Julie Beggs, Vice President of…