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 […]

Harnessing the Power of Industry Clusters If there was one lesson that came out of the pandemic, the power of collaboration and connectivity has led to incredible advancements in today’s e […]

BIC Nominated for Entrepreneurship Center of the Year at International Conference I’m excited to bring you some news from our recent trip to the International Conference on Business Incubation in San Antonio, Texas. Joined by our B […]

Polis Administration Announces Grants to Create Colorado Technology Hubs   Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) […]

Boosting Innovation: Spectrum AMT Expands in Colorado Springs Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that […]

Governor Polis Celebrates Colorado Cannabis Industry, Joins Cannabis Business Office in Launching Pilot Access to Experts Program   Governor Polis and the Cannabis Business Office (CBO) within the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced a […]

Colorado and Wyoming Awarded Inaugural NSF Engines Award to Advance Innovative Climate Technologies   Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) congratulate the Colorado—Wyoming Climate Re […]

Helping Community Businesses Thrive: Governor Polis and OEDIT Announce 11 Grants to Support 58 Small Businesses   Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) […]

Tandem Studios Relocates to Fruita CO from Belgium The Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) proudly announces the relocation of Tandem Studio to Fruita, Colorado. Hailing from Belgium Walloon, Tandem […]

Preparing Coloradans for In-Demand Jobs: Gov. Polis Announces 43 Opportunity Now Colorado Grant Recipients Gov. Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 43 recipients of the Opportunity Now Colorado grant […]