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A.I.nation: The League of Justice for the Digital Frontier   In the ever-expanding digital frontier, your department is a fortress facing new and powerful forces. But with great power comes great responsibility, and the rise of AI tools presents a new set of challenges. This training will equip you with…

Sales Tax is King: Why Retail Recruitment is Your City's Superpower   In Colorado, sales tax is a crucial superpower, fueling essential services like public safety and infrastructure. This session will reveal how a strategic retail recruitment plan can be your ultimate tool for building a powerful municipal budget. Learn…

The Rural Resilience Force   Join the masterminds behind the Workforce Resilience Program (WRP) to discover how to build a powerful and adaptable workforce. This session will reveal the strategies and tools needed to overcome the unique challenges of rural workforce development, arming you with the knowledge to cultivate a…

The ASCEND Engine: An Immersive Briefing on Our Next Mission   This is your chance to get a firsthand look at this heroic initiative, its core mission, and its strategic goals. Prepare to refuel and learn how you can become a vital part of this new alliance, securing your place…

Fortifying Our Foundations: Blueprinting the Future of Affordable Housing   This session will delve into the current affordable housing landscape, utilizing data-driven insights to navigate its complexities and unveil the innovative "blueprints" that promise a more equitable and sustainable future for our communities. Discover how we can collectively fortify our…

Fortifying Our Foundations: Blueprinting the Future of Affordable Housing   This session will delve into the current affordable housing landscape, utilizing data-driven insights to navigate its complexities and unveil the innovative "blueprints" that promise a more equitable and sustainable future for our communities. Discover how we can collectively fortify our…

Defending Colorado's Economy Against the Perils of P&C     Join us for a critical mission briefing on the escalating threats facing Colorado's insurance market. We'll reveal the supervillains straining the system: rising reinsurance costs, increasing natural disaster frequency (averaging up to $4 billion in annual damages), and legislative pressures.…

Economic Headquarters: A Strategic Command Briefing Join us for a crucial "Strategic Command Briefing" at our Economic Headquarters. The Market Intelligence Unit (Keynote Speakers): Brian Lewandowski, Executive Director of the Business Research Division, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder Kate Watkins, State Demographer, Department of Local Affairs

Economic Headquarters: A Strategic Command Briefing Join us for a crucial "Strategic Command Briefing" at our Economic Headquarters. The Market Intelligence Unit (Keynote Speakers): Brian Lewandowski, Executive Director of the Business Research Division, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder Kate Watkins, State Demographer, Department of Local Affairs

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:…