Boulder, Colorado Announced as One of Three Finalists to Host Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027   Boulder, Colorado’s bid to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027 has advanced to the final phase of the selection process. The Sundance In […]

Colorado Among the First to Implement Historic Broadband Investment   Coloradans are closer to universal high-speed broadband coverage. Governor Polis and the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) are excited to announce […]

DCI ANNOUNCES RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT TO STRENGTHEN RURAL BUSINESS NETWORKS Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is honored to announce that we will partner again to bring business support to rural communities through a Rural Business […]

The Department of Local Affairs Receives Nearly $10 Million From U.S. Department of Energy to Support Economic and Workforce Development in Southeast Colorado   The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is proud to announce that its Southeast Economic Development Grant Program (SEED Grant Program) has been […]

Governor Polis Announces New Grants to Support Job Creation in Coal Transition Communities   Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced two Coal Transition Community grants to fund projects […]

Media Advisory: New Federal Law Requires Colorado Businesses to Register Ownership Information   A new federal law, the Corporate Transparency Act, requires almost all corporations, partnerships and LLCs in the United States, including small […]

More Housing Now: Proposition 123 Funds to Help Create 628 Affordable Housing Units   Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) […]

FREE Virtual Event: Fraud Prevention – Colorado Apex Accelerator Learn how to protect yourself from contract fraud in this essential class conducted by Federal Law Enforcement Agents from the General Services […]

USDA Rural Development Invests $7.4 Million in Colorado Meat and Poultry Processing to Strengthen Food Supply Chain, Increase Competition, and Lower Food Costs   U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Colorado State Director Crestina M. Martinez announced today that the Biden-Harris […]

Governor Polis Announces Major Win for Colorado’s Future, Celebrates Tech Hub Funding for Quantum .Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Elevate Quantum (EQ) was selected for $40.5 […]

The Unintended Consequences of Construction Defects | An Economic Development Perspective Looking at it from an Economic Development perspective, the unintended consequences brought about by the Construction Defects Act go way beyond simply […]

Colorado Springs’ Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation Receives Advanced Industries Collaborative Infrastructure Grant   The Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that the […]

More Housing Now: Gov. Polis Announces Upcoming Proposition 123 Funds Will Prioritize Modular and Innovative Housing Projects At the Innovative Housing Summit, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Department of […]

The Power of Data Storytelling: Transforming Numbers into Compelling Narratives Numbers are more than mere digits—they serve as the foundation for impactful stories. Whether you’re weaving a fictional tale or presenting real-world d […]

Crafting Authentic Narratives for Economic Development Success In today’s complex landscape, the ability to craft an authentic narrative that resonates with policymakers, funders, and community leaders is crucial for […]

Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law to Regulate Funeral Facilities, Create More Housing Now through Historical Preservation, and Strengthen Colorado’s Thriving Agricultural Sector   The Governor started the day in Denver to sign bills that create more comprehensive guidelines for funeral facilities, protecting Colorado families […]

Polis Administration Announces $7.7 million in Awards for Geothermal Energy Projects   At Fire Station #8 in Pueblo, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.7 million in grant awards through the Geothermal […]

Growing Colorado’s Semiconductor Industry: New Grant Program Looks to Expand Industry into New Regions of Colorado   Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced […]

Colorado Launches General Education Completion Credential   Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education launched a framework for Colorado public institutions of higher education to formally […]

Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center Wins the 2024 National Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Center Award from Small Business Administration   The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as this year’s winner of […]