Outdoor Recreation

Abigale Purvis joined the Masters of the Environment (MENV) program at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) to specialize in Urban Resilience and Sustainability which focuses on creating strategies and policies that promote sustainability. With her background in urban park stewardship, Purvis pursued her masters to bridge her love for community-centered work and her passion for climate preparedness and resilience. 

New Events to Feature Colorado Small Businesses

DENVER – Today, Gov. Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), joined Outside Interactive Inc., Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Visit Denver to preview the second annual Outside Festival and Summit taking place in Denver May 29 - June 1, 2025.

How the CLIMBER loan program promotes small business resiliency by increasing access to funding

Twelve State Parks Across the State to Participate

DENVER – Today, Gov. Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced the Colorado State Parks Dark Sky Certification program.

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the largest infrastructure project to receive funding through the Colorado State Outd

Innovative Pilot Program to Promote Accessible Travel Across Colorado

DENVER – Today, on World Trade Day, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced Great Trango Holdings as winner of the 2024 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting.

Supporting local economic development and increased access to the outdoors across the Western Slope to Southern Colorado