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Every Day is Festivus! Business Retention Expansion Edition   Made famous by Seinfeld, Frank Costanza’s secular holiday of Festivus is known for an aluminum pole, the "airing of grievances," and "feats of strength." Sound suspiciously like a Business Retention & Expansion visit? When meeting local business owners, you’ll almost certainly…

Panning for Progress | Population Trends & Business Confidence What lies ahead on Colorado’s economic horizon? In an era defined by constant shift, economic developers must pan through the noise to find the nuggets of truth that drive sustainable growth. Join State Demographer, Neil Marquez, and CU Leeds Business Research…

Panning for Progress | Population Trends & Business Confidence What lies ahead on Colorado’s economic horizon? In an era defined by constant shift, economic developers must pan through the noise to find the nuggets of truth that drive sustainable growth. Join State Demographer, Neil Marquez, and CU Leeds Business Research…

Join us to learn how to advocate for these vital assets and integrate their unmatched capabilities into your local economic strategy to turn global science into local growth.       Colorado is home to one of the nation’s most concentrated research ecosystems, with 30+ federally funded labs—including NOAA, NIST,…

As economic developers, we play a unique role in balancing the needs of the various stakeholders in our communities and act as a key resource for municipal and business leadership. Join us as we explore the intersection of business and municipal finance where we’ll discuss the challenges facing both sectors…

Liquid Power: Colorado’s True Super Resource     Hear a status update and learn how communities across the Headwaters State can turn water challenges into catalysts for innovation, resilience, and sustainable prosperity.   HydroCatalyst (Presenter): James Eklund, Partner, Taft/

WIDE: The Data League — Unmasking the Power Behind Workforce Intelligence     This powerhouse alliance of data heroes ensures that Colorado’s workforce system has the insight, precision, and evidence needed to drive impactful decisions. In this session, members of WIDE will reveal how they harness workforce data to strengthen…

A Quantum Leap into the Future     Discover how this initiative is empowering K-12 educators by connecting them with STEM industries to ensure students gain the real-world skills needed to tackle future challenges.   The Future Forger (Presenter): Kelly Reeser, Business Development Supervisor & Teacher Externship Specialist, Colorado Department…

Forging the Future: Manufacturer's EDGE's Upgrade     Join the masterminds behind the new Manufacturer's EDGE and discover how their revamp will help you equip manufacturers with the cutting-edge tools, resources, and strategies needed to dominate the global marketplace. Learn how this powerful transformation will help businesses build a more…

WIDE: The Data League — Unmasking the Power Behind Workforce Intelligence     This powerhouse alliance of data heroes ensures that Colorado’s workforce system has the insight, precision, and evidence needed to drive impactful decisions. In this session, members of WIDE will reveal how they harness workforce data to strengthen…

The Civic Nexus: Forging Government-Economic Development Alliances     This session, featuring insights from the Metro Mayors Caucus, will delve into how to build powerful alliances between public policy and economic growth. Learn best practices for effectively onboarding and empowering elected officials to become champions for economic prosperity in your…

The Entrepreneurial Forge: Igniting Innovation & Community Vitality     Hear directly from the experts on how these initiatives are igniting innovation, creating jobs, and forging new vitality for the communities they serve.   The Capital Catalyst (Moderator): Nim Patel, Chief Operating Officer, Colorado Enterprise Fund The Innovation Architects (Panelists):…