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Rural and urban downtowns have a range of challenges that need creative solutions. Colorado downtowns focus on how to utilize different programs, tools, and tax increment finance to increase affordable, attainable, or workforce housing. The panel will explore three questions for each of the projects: What was the community goal…

Back by popular demand… is the ongoing water crisis an Economic Development issue? Known as The Headwaters State, Colorado has 156 named rivers that originate in its headwater regions. Seventeen of them exceed 10,000 square kilometers. Colorado doesn’t have a water shortage problem; it has a water management problem. Continued warming, poor…

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Known as The Headwaters State, Colorado has 156 named rivers that originate in its headwater regions. Seventeen of them exceed 10,000 square kilometers. Colorado doesn’t have a water shortage problem; it has a water management problem. Continued warming, poor snowpack and low river flows have devastated available water supplies to…

If there was one lesson that came out of the pandemic, the power of collaboration and connectivity has led to incredible advancements in today’s economy. EDCC continues its tradition of fostering a network of economic development professionals in this 2-part series, that will strengthen the performance of Economic Development Organizations…

Back by popular demand… is the ongoing water crisis an Economic Development issue? Known as The Headwaters State, Colorado has 156 named rivers that originate in its headwater regions. Seventeen of them exceed 10,000 square kilometers. Colorado doesn’t have a water shortage problem; it has a water management problem. Continued warming, poor…

  Supply chain disruptions have been a key headline for more than two years. From electronics, to automobiles, baby formula, steel and toilet paper, we’ve experienced global shortages of the things that we use and expect everyday. At a broad level, we understand there are many factors that have influenced…

Thanks to disruptions and shortages, the term supply chain has become an everyday topic of conversation. But what exactly is the supply chain? How do you define it, conceptualize it, respond to it, and what resources are available to assist you in the process? In this virtual session, experts from…

If there was one lesson that came out of the pandemic, the power of collaboration and connectivity has led to incredible advancements in today’s economy. EDCC continues its tradition of fostering a network of economic development professionals in this 2-part series, that will strengthen the performance of Economic Development Organizations…

HB22 - 1350 is an $85 million program that provides seed and scale awards to applicants across Colorado. EDCC teamed up with Colorado Succeeds, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Governor's Office to inform our economic development community about the upcoming Opportunity Now Colorado (Regional…

For many of our communities, growing their local economy is a major economic development focus. Startups play a significant role in creating a sense of place as they meet the demands of the community. A common thread in Colorado is unparalleled passion to protect our unique character while supporting a…

The pandemic has left a lot of us wondering what’s next for our local economies. Great opportunities lie ahead for communities all across the state, large and small, and understanding workplace trends and who’s the driving force will dictate how well your community champions this global change. Join our Remote…