Global Business Development

Creating Jobs and Boosting Innovation: Polis Administration Announces Safran Defense & Space, Inc. Expands in Colorado

Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), the U.S. subsidiary of global aerospace leader Safran, has selected Colorado for expansion. In Colorado, Safran will support the growth of

November 2024: EDC Approved Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and Strategic Fund Projects

The following projects were approved at the November 2024 Colorado Economic Development Commission meeting. The Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) develops incentive packages to assist with existing business expansions and new company relocations to grow jobs in all regions of the state. They typically meet on the third Thursday of

Lt. Gov. Primavera Leads Investment Mission to South Korea and Taiwan

Reinforcing Colorado’s $1 billion annual trade relationships with South Korea and Taiwan while exploring new opportunities in high-tech industries

DENVER – To enhance global economic ties, showcase Colorado’s strengths and boost the state’s thriving economy, Lt. Governor Primavera led a delegation on behalf of Governor Polis to the Republic of

October 2024: EDC Approved Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and Strategic Fund Projects

The following project was approved at the October 2024 Colorado Economic Development Commission meeting. The Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) develops incentive packages to assist with existing business expansions and new company relocations to grow jobs in all regions of the state. They typically meet on the third Thursday of

Creating Good-Paying Jobs for Coloradans: Polis Administration Announces Expansion of Engineering Company in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that WMD Squared Engineering has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion, creating 42 new jobs. The company provides innovative engineering, design and drafting services, specializing in

U.S. Small Business Administration Awards Colorado $900,000 STEP Grant to Spur Small Business Exports

DENVER — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) a $900,000 State Trade and Expansion Program (STEP) grant to promote international exports for small businesses. This is a $200,000 increase from OEDIT’s 2023 award, and the highest ever awarded

bet365 Selects Colorado for Expansion, Creating Nearly 1,000 New Jobs

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that leading global online sports betting company bet365 has selected Denver, Colorado for expansion. The UK-based company has opened its new U.S. headquarters at One Platte, or

Polis Administration Announces Solid Power Planned Expansion in Colorado: 40 New Jobs in the Renewable Energy Sector

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Colorado-based Solid Power, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDP), an industry-leading developer of next-generation all-solid-state battery technology, plans to expand its presence in the state.

“We are thrilled that

September 2024: EDC Approved Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and Strategic Fund Projects

The following projects were approved at the September 2024 Colorado Economic Development Commission meeting. The Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) develops incentive packages to assist with existing business expansions and new company relocations to grow jobs in all regions of the state. They typically meet on the third Thursday of