Global Business Development

It’s the start of a new year and various institutions are coming out with their annual rankings. Once again, Colorado stands out as a premier place to create or expand a business.

mountainFLOW Eco-Wax continues to grow support with “Shark Tank” appearance

Peter Arlein, founder and owner of Colorado-based mountainFLOW eco-wax, was incredulous at the email he was reading. A scout for the hit television show, “Shark Tank”, had seen him at the 2020 Outdoor Retailer at the Colorado Convention Center and wanted to know if he was interested in possibly being on the show. 

DENVER -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade will host a first-of-its-kind virtual trade mission to Germany throughout the month of March, focused on growing the state’s outdoor recreation industry. 

During the first two weeks of the month, Colorado companies will participate in a series of webinars, learning best practices and how to operate in the German market, led by AHP International and including such topics as German culture and business, as well as networking events with industry leaders.

DENVER – Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade announces that online applications are now open for the 2021 Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting.
 
Established in 1970, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting recognizes economic growth through international business. Winners will be formally recognized at World Trade Day in May, the region’s annual premier international trade event.
 

Collaborative Infrastructure Grants applications are due on April 1, 2020 by 5:00 pm.

DENVER -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade today announced it is accepting applications for Advanced Industries Collaborative Infrastructure Grants for fiscal year 2021. Applications are due on April 1, 2020 by 5:00 pm.

DENVER - Governor Polis and Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced today that Slang Worldwide, a cannabis consumer-packaged-goods company has selected Colorado for its expanded production.  

Funds available on January 1, 2021 on a first-come, first-served basis

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) today announced $750,000 in tax credits will be available through the Advanced Industries Investment Tax Credit (AITC) program for the calendar year 2021.

DENVER – November 19, 2020 – A Colorado company with revolutionary technology to create telepresence robotics, designed to expedite the adoption of robotic arms in advanced industrial and commercial applications was among 37 Colorado start-ups approved for funding as part of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant Program.

Colorado companies to attend international export trade show

DENVER -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) will attend MEDICA, the leading international trade fair for the medical sector, from November 16 to November 19, 2020. New this year, the trade fair will be held virtually. 

More than 5,000 exhibitors are expected at the four-day trade fair including well-established companies and young startups.

Google Lunar XPRIZE competition finalist eyes Colorado’s highly skilled talent for new aerospace jobs

DENVER – November 9, 2020 – Today, ispace, inc. announced that it has selected Colorado as the location for its newest office. The company will open its new U.S.-based workplace in the Denver metropolitan area.