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Who Comes First? The Chicken + Egg | Business Retention + Expansion | Balancing Density + Growth | Amenities and Employer + Employee Attraction| Evolution of Economic Ecosystem Building Colorado is known for innovation and our openness to adventure! Entrepreneurs are also adventurous by their unique skill sets which prove…

A healthy community has a diverse and sustainable economy that pays livable wages and offers meaningful work. But what level of income is necessary to support a given size and type of household? A livable wage addresses the essential financial needs for basic living tools such as shelter, healthcare, childcare,…

As stakeholders in the industry, we rely heavily on the expertise of our strategic partners, industry insiders, and specialized services. We get asked daily where and how to access these coveted industry partners. Look no further… we brought them to you! The Events and Programming committee has hand selected four…

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people re-examine their home and its surroundings. At the same time, businesses have learned to embrace and encourage work-from-home policies. This shift has initiated a post-pandemic labor movement and created a huge opportunity for communities and manufacturers to attract talent and drive growth. However, it…

Join The Retail Coach as they look at what's on tap for the retail industry in 2022-2023. From store format changes, to new, emerging brands entering the market, this presentation will examine what municipal leaders need to know to be successful in developing a strong retail recruitment strategy. This session…

Since 2020, we have been building a platform that is now used by 100+ communities' economic development teams to better track, manage, and support their local businesses. In this session, we'll share some practical tips that we have learned along the way for small-but-mighty teams like yours to boost your…

When we think of great community places, a number one ingredient is positive activity. Whether we are diving into historic downtowns, new infill mixed use projects, or places that might be under-utilized, vandalized, or blighted, the essential ingredient is positive activity and use. Join our friends from Downtown Colorado, Inc.…

EDCC attendees will be updated on the historic bipartisan infrastructure law created to rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, access to high-speed internet, and much more. Our state leaders will provide information on when and where the money will go as well as what…

  We’ve all been to pitch series where the business pitches to the investors. EDCC is turning this model on top of its head and inviting our investors to pitch to us! Join our various investors for this fun, innovative, and interactive session to learn about different types of funding…

  We’ve all been to pitch series where the business pitches to the investors. EDCC is turning this model on top of its head and inviting our investors to pitch to us! Join our various investors for this fun, innovative, and interactive session to learn about different types of funding…

  We’ve all been to pitch series where the business pitches to the investors. EDCC is turning this model on top of its head and inviting our investors to pitch to us! Join our various investors for this fun, innovative, and interactive session to learn about different types of funding…