Mentorship Program
Building Colorado’s Economic Development Leaders
— One Relationship at a Time
Join Today!
The EDCC Mentorship Program connects economic development professionals across Colorado to share knowledge, build leadership skills, and strengthen our statewide network. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional ready to give back, mentorship creates meaningful connections that support growth — for individuals and for our profession.
How the Program Works
- Mentor and mentee matches are made intentionally based on experience, interests, and goals.
- Pairs determine the frequency, format, and structure of meetings.
- EDCC provides program coordination and support throughout the experience.
Program Update
The EDCC Professional Development Committee is kicking off a newly refreshed Mentorship Program in 2026. We’re excited to continue building meaningful connections across Colorado’s economic development community and will add additional program details as they become available.
As a mentee, you can expect:
- Career guidance to help you clarify goals and overcome challenges.
- Learning & skill development through shared experience and feedback.
- Accountability & motivation to stay focused and move forward.
- Commit to a mentoring relationship lasting 6–12 months.
- Meet with your mentor at least twice during the program.
- Come prepared, ask questions, and follow through on agreed-upon action items.
As a mentor, you can expect to:
- Make a positive impact by supporting professional growth and development.
- Strengthen your leadership skills through coaching and guidance.
- Build lasting relationships across Colorado’s economic development community.
- Commit to a mentoring relationship lasting 6–12 months.
- Prepare for conversations and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain regular communication and respect your mentee’s time and goals.
Mentorship is more than advice — it’s a relationship built on trust, experience, and shared goals.
Ready to Get Involved?
The Professional Development Committee serves as the strategic engine for professional excellence within the EDCC, ensuring that Colorado’s economic development practitioners are highly trained and resilient. We bridge the gap between foundational knowledge and executive mastery by setting industry-leading educational standards, cultivating a culture of lifelong mentorship, and delivering a high-value portfolio of training and proprietary data that drives both practitioner success and organizational sustainability.
Current Committee Members Represent
- Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC)
- East Central Council of Governments
- Region 9 EDD
- CSU
- Denver Regional Coalition of Governments/Colorado Association of Regional Organizations
- Pueblo Corporate College
- Upstate Coloradoa
- Morgan Community College
- Colorado Mountain College
- CWDC
- CDLE
- Manufacturer’s Edge
- Colorado Department of Local Affairs
- Rocky Mountain Partnership
- OEDIT
- Downtown Colorado Inc (DCI)
- Mi Casa Resource Center
- The Colorado Health Foundation
- OIT – Broadband Office
- Colorado Community College System
- Colorado River Valley Economic Development Partnership
- Startup Colorado
- Colorado Workforce Consortium
- La Plata Economic Alliance
- Business Incubator Center
- Lexicon Lens
- CO-LABS
- CHFA
- Colorado APEX Accelerator (formerly PTAC)
Questions?
Have questions or want to learn more about the Mentorship Program?
Contact Bobbi Blank at bobbi.blank@edcconline.org and our team will be happy to help.