SheFly Selects Gunnison, Colorado to Establish Company Headquarters

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that SheFly, a women-owned, early-stage outdoor clothing company, has selected Gunnison, CO for its company headquarters.

SheFly pants include a patented zipper design. In addition to the regular zipper fly that allows women to take the pants on and off, a second zipper extends from beneath the first zipper to the back of the waistband. This design allows women to unzip only as far as needed to maximize privacy on the trail, in the woods or anywhere else nature calls.

893 Individuals, Businesses and Organizations awarded $15.4 million through the Colorado Arts Relief Grant

Colorado Creative Industries, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced today that 893 grantees have been awarded $15.4 million in COVID-19 economic relief funding through the Colorado Arts Relief Fund. This funding initiative was passed by the State of Colorado legislature and created in Section 1-24-48.5-116, enacted by HB21-1285. This program previously provided $7.5 million in early 2021 in its first round of funding.

Colorado Employee Ownership Office Launches Employee Ownership Tax Credit

Governor Polis’ signing of HB 21-1311 program put in place for January 1, 2022 launch
 
DENVER — The Employee Ownership Office, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), will launch the application process for the Employee Ownership Tax Credit on January 1, 2022. The tax credit will be available to Colorado-headquartered businesses that want to convert to an employee ownership model and will cover up to 50% of a qualified business’ conversion costs for use on their state income taxes.

Four Recipients of Meetings and Events Direct Support Grant Announced

DENVER -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) announced today the recipients of its Meeting and Events Incentive Direct Support Grant. This grant provides up to 50 percent of eligible direct-support costs, not to exceed $200,000, for hosting events in Colorado which affect multiple counties and demonstrate