The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) is set to bring the largest statewide contingency of Economic Development stakeholders to Beaver Creek, October 13-16, 2024 On October 13th, economic and workforce development stakeholders from across the state, elected officials, and local business leaders, will gather at The […]

Colorado Leading on Geothermal: Governor Polis Congratulates Colorado Mesa University on Being a Featured Department of Energy Top Case Study   Governor Polis celebrated Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) nation-leading geothermal heating system for being recognized as one of only 19 case st […]

Tami Grant, President, Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association (RMWDA) Tami Grant has dedicated 27 years to serving communities across Weld County, with most of her career focused on Workforce Development. She spent six years […]

Nafeesa Lynn, Program Manager, Colorado Careers Collaborative With a decade of experience in youth and young adult education, Nafeesa has dedicated the past six years to developing innovative post-secondary […]

Audrey Herbison, Director of Economic Development, Upstate Colorado Economic Development Audrey is the Director of Economic Development for Upstate Colorado. Her daily activities include leveraging data and industry resources for prospect […]

Manuel Ugues, Regional Director, SERCO of Texas, Inc. Manuel Ugues, Regional Director of SERCO of Texas, for over 14 years, responsibilities include to lead and inspire a team of over 300 employees to serve […]

Amanda Corum, Executive Director, Pueblo Corporate College Amanda Corum is the Executive Director of the Pueblo Corporate College a division that specializes in customized workforce training, professional […]

Kelly Folks, Director of the Division of Employment and Training, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Kelly Folks has over 25 years of experience working to develop programming specifically designed to serve the hardest-to-serve populations, with the past […]

Jaime Pearson, Senior Recruiter/Workforce Development, Common Spirit Health Jaime Pearson earned her B.S in Economics at the University of Northern Iowa, while participating as a member of the Women’s Swim Team. Her drive for e […]

Erin Young, Employer Coach, Colorado Workforce Development Council Erin Young is the Employer Coach with the Colorado Workforce Development Council. Her focus is to increase job quality and equity in the Colorado […]

Kent Wollert, CEO/General Manager, Colorado Mills Kent Wollert is the CEO/General Manager of Colorado Mills, LLC, a Sunflower Processing Plant located in Lamar, Colorado.  Kent Joined the CM team in […]

Lee Wheeler-Berliner, Managing Director, Colorado Workforce Development Council As the Managing Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council Office, Lee manages the execution of strategies to develop and sustain an […]

Richard Werner, President & CEO, Upstate Colorado Economic Development Rich has 19 years of experience in all facets of economic development. He joined Upstate Colorado Economic Development in his current role as President & […]

Jon Weisiger, Senior Vice President, CBRE A leader with CBRE’s Retail Services in Denver, Jon Weisiger helps property owners, developers and retailers execute retail real estate strategies that d […]

Dana Bakshani, Global Business Development Manager, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Dana Bakshani is a Global Business Development Manager at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), where she focuses […]

Mike Sneddon, President, SG Aerospace & Gas Mike Sneddon is the President of SG Aerospace & Gas.  Mike spent 20 years as an Engineer and business manager for Hamilton Sundstrand in Grand Junction […]

Bill Shrum, Director of Operations, Downtown Colorado, Inc Bill Shrum is the Director of Operations for Downtown Colorado, Inc., a 40+ year old non-profit organization serving communities, public, and private […]

Hannah Scovill, Sr. Manager of Economic Competitiveness, Metro Denver EDC Hanna Scovill is an Economist and Senior Manager of Economic Competitiveness at the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. She specializes in […]