Global Business Development

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

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

The following projects were approved at the April 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

Empowering Colorado’s Tech Industry: Leveraging Federal Funding to Support Deep Tech

In just the past year, institutions in Colorado won $290 million in federal funding to support deep tech industries, including semiconductors, quantum and climate resilience. Colorado’s strength at leveraging and winning federal funding opportunities will lead to higher paying jobs at numerous skill levels and bolstering our economy in key

Gov. Polis Meets with Ambassador of Mexico to Continue Strengthening Partnership

DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis hosted a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mexico to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, at the Governor’s Mansion. Gov. Polis and Ambassador Moctezuma discussed the economic ties and cultural connections between Colorado and Mexico as the United States and Mexico are

Promoting International Investment in Colorado: Gov. Polis Meets with Ambassador of Japan

DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis hosted a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, at the Governor’s Mansion. Colorado and Japan are strong economic and diplomatic partners. Gov. Polis and Ambassador Yamada discussed opportunities to strengthen the relationship, including aerospace, quantum, and

Growing Colorado’s Advanced Industries: Grants Look to Expand Semiconductor Industry into New Regions of Colorado

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced the first grant recipients of the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program. These grants will support Colorado communities interested in starting or growing local and regional semiconductor and advanced industries