THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. EXPANDING THE ROLE OF TOURISM The tourism industry is an essential part of Colorado’s economy that generated $27.7B in visitor spending and supported 176,800 jobs in 2022. I […]

A TOOL BOX FOR HOUSING IN COLORADO COMMUNITIES Rural and urban downtowns have a range of challenges that need creative solutions. Colorado downtowns focus on how to utilize different programs, tools, […]

Polis Administration Announces Latest Round of IHIP Grant Recipients Supporting Creation of Over 600 New Housing Units Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced […]

Under Polis Administration, Colorado Secures official Federal Designation as Tech Hub, Positions State as Global Quantum Leader This year, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced a new public-private initiative, […]

John Bristol, Executive Director, Routt County Economic Development Partnership, EDCC 2024 Board Chair John Bristol is the Executive Director of the Routt County Economic Development Partnership (RCEDP), a nonprofit multi-investor economic development […]

Rebecca Domenico-Gelsinger, Chief Operating Officer, Visit Estes Park Rebecca D. Gelsinger is a proud Colorado native and the Chief Operating Officer of Visit Estes Park, where she has been working since 2020. With over 20 […]

Supporting Rural Economic Development: Polis Administration Provides Grants to Support Business Development and Job Creation in Meeker and Yampa   Governor Polis, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the Office of Economic Development & […]

Costco Chooses Grand Junction as Newest Location This month, it was announced that Costco Wholesale, one of the nation’s leading retailers, has selected Grand Junction as the site for its newest l […]

Colorado and Wyoming Partnering to Become National Leader in Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Technologies   Colorado and Wyoming are collaborating to support a regional team working to power innovative pathways toward climate resiliency by utilizing data, […]

Max Daffron, Economic Development Manager, Town of Frederick Max Daffron currently serves as the Economic Development Manager for the Town of Frederick. Throughout his ten years of working in Economic Development, […]

Creating Housing and New Jobs: Manufacturer of 3D Printed Homes to Expand in Greeley, Company Moving Headquarters to Colorado   Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) joined […]

Colorado Leaders Push for State to Continue Growing as a Quantum Hub to Support Jobs, Innovation & the Economy   Governor Jared Polis, Speaker Julie McCluskie, House Majority Leader Monica Duran, House Minority Leader Mike Lynch, House Assistant Majority Leader […]

Preserving Communities Across Colorado: Polis Administration Announces Community Business Preservation Program   Today, the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the […]

The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is set to bring the largest statewide contingency of Economic Development stakeholders to Grand Junction, October 18-20, 2023   Grand Junction, CO – October 2, 2023 – On October 18th, economic development stakeholders from across the state, elected officials, and local busi […]

The Department of Local Affairs and the Colorado Energy Office to Receive U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resiliency 40101(d) Formula Funds   The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has formally awarded the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) and Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) $17.2M. The award is […]

Anna Stout, Mayor, City of Grand Junction Anna Stout was elected to the Grand Junction City Council in 2019 for District C and currently serves as the President of Council/Mayor. Anna has lived […]

Conor Hall, Director of Outdoor Recreation Industry, Office of Economic Development and International Trade Conor hails from the mountains of Southwestern Colorado. He attended Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana where he served as the Co-President of the […]

Lidiane Mocko, Principal, CRM Growth Strategy Lidiane Mocko is the founder of CRM Growth Strategy, a consulting firm that specializes in Salesforce Solutions. Originally from Brazil, Lidiane […]