Rachel Landis is a sustainability professional and community organizer with 10 years of experience developing and supporting regional food systems and food security. In her current role as the Executive […]

Nanna Meyer is an associate Professor at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCSP. She teaches courses in nutrition for active and athletic people, sustainable and local food systems, food culture, and […]

Libby Christensen is an Extension Agent for Colorado State University in Routt County. Libby has over 15 years of experience working fostering community and economic development through food systems. Her […]

Dawn Thilmany is a Professor of Ag and Resource Economics with Colorado State University, serving in that role since 1997 and now serves as the co-Director of CSU’s Regional Economic Development Institute an […]

Erin Young is the owner and founder of Red Buffalo Coffee and Tea in Silverthorne Colorado. Founded in 2009, the café has since won multiple awards, including Best Coffeehouse, Best Small Business, Best T […]

Elizabeth Garner, State Demographer, Department of Local Affairs Elizabeth Garner is the State Demographer and joined the Colorado Department of Local Affairs in 2004. She has over 20 years of experience analyzing […]

Meghan is a Legislative and Policy Advocate for the Colorado Municipal league. She joined the League in January of 2021, and covers transportation, economic development, sustainability, immigration, […]

Chris Brown is the Vice President of Policy and Research with the Common Sense Institute where he leads the research efforts of CSI to provide insightful, accurate and actionable information on the […]

James Eklund leads the Water & Natural Resources practice at Sherman & Howard, where he is a strong advocate for smart water infrastructure and a recognized authority on water management in the American […]

Nicholas Sly serves as the Bank’s regional economist and its representative in the states of Colorado, Wyoming and in northern New Mexico. Mr. Sly works closely with the Branch’s board of directors and is r […]

Nick Gradisar was born, raised and educated in Pueblo. His father was a steelworker, and his mother was a registered nurse and administrator. He graduated from Southern Colorado State College and obtained […]

Stacy Miller, Director of Economic Development, Town of Windsor; EDCC Board Chair   Stacy began working for the Town of Windsor April 2011. She has been involved in economic development for over 22 years and thoroughly enjoys […]

Karlene Thomas is a principal, owner, and licensed Professional Engineer at Pinyon Environmental, Inc, and currently National Director for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Colorado. Ms. […]

Stephen P. DiNardo has been involved in planning and managing all aspects of environmental remediation, demolition, and construction projects for more than 23 years. Working on both private and public […]

This morning at a meeting of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International […]

Four leaders in the Colorado Small Business Development Center (CSBDC) network were recognized this month for their tireless efforts to support Colorado’s small businesses throughout the pandemic. The Am […]

Today, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced the FY2023 recipients of the Colorado Creates Grant Program. A […]

Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is pleased to announce that the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has […]

The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast today.

“Colorado’s economy is strong and will continue to grow in the months ahead. Our admini […]

September is Workforce Development Month, and this year Colorado’s Workforce System is highlighting its people, programs and services that are helping our state’s workforce thrive.

Each week during Work […]