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 […]

Ron Bertasi, Chief Executive Officer, GIS WebTech Ron joined GIS WebTech in 2016 and has helped the company become the GIS technology leader in the economic development market. GIS WebTech is the […]

Susan Blansett, Energy & Industry Consultant, Colorado Workforce Development Council As an Energy & Industry Consultant shared between the Colorado Workforce Development Council and the Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium, Susan works to […]

Brad McCloud, Area Manager, Community Relations Western Colorado, Xcel Energy Professionally, Brad McCloud is the Area Manager, Community Relations in Western Colorado for Xcel Energy. Brad has worked at Xcel for just over 3 years […]

Mike Scholl, Planning and Economic Development Professional, Ayres Associates I have two decades of nationwide planning experience with consultants, community groups, and most recently as economic development manager for the City of […]

Bolstering Colorado's Economy: Polis Administration Secures Modeling & Simulation, Cybersecurity Firm for Expansion in Colorado Springs Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today […]

Tim Wolfe, Director, Colorado Tourism Office Timothy Wolfe serves as Director of the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) working to build tourism economies while protecting what makes Colorado special. He […]

Tamira Jenlink, LLCEDC President/Race Director Leadville Race Series Coming from a 25+ year career in outdoor related industry, with a distinct focus on the intersection of health and movement and interpersonal and […]

Tricia Allen, Chief Program Officer, EDA for Black Communities Tricia Allen is the Chief Program Officer for The Economic Development Association for Black Communities. She is responsible for developing program […]

Mark Nager, Partner, Greater Colorado Venture Fund Co-Founder of Startup Weekend and former CEO of UP Global and Chief Community Officer at Techstars. Since 2009, Marc has been a leader of the startup […]