OEDIT Names Hana Sayeed Deputy Director of Economic Recovery and Deputy State Recovery Officer

DENVER – The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Executive Director and Chief Economic Recovery Office Patrick Meyers announced today that Hana Sayeed has been named Deputy Director of Economic Recovery and Deputy State Recovery Officer.  

“Hana brings a depth of experience and knowledge that will serve Colorado well as we continue to drive the Colorado economic recovery,” said Meyers. “We are excited to welcome her and her vast, applicable experience to the team.”

National Opportunity Zone Expo to feature Governor Polis as keynote speaker

Expo provides the opportunity to showcase Colorado projects to potential investors

DENVER -- The National Opportunity Zone Expo will take place in Denver, July 15 to 16. Governor Jared Polis will be the featured keynote speaker on July 15 and Colorado Opportunity Zone Program Director Mike Landes will also be presenting. This event is the industry's largest conference dedicated to Opportunity Zone (OZ) stakeholders.

“Arts in Society” Grant Program Opens Application Portal to Support Arts and Culture Cross-Sector Work in 2021

DENVER -- Applications are now being accepted for funding through the Arts in Society grant program. This program fosters cross-sector work through the arts by supporting the integration of arts and culture into multiple disciplines critical to the health and well-being of Coloradans. 

Colorado’s Meeting and Events Incentive Program Launches July 1, 2021

DENVER, Colo.  (June 29, 2021) – The Meetings and Events Incentive Program bill, sponsored by Colorado Reps. Roberts and Soper and Sens. Rodriguez and Hisey, will take effect July 1, 2021, and run until December 31, 2022. The bill was signed by Governor Polis on June 6th and allocates $10 million in rebates and incentives for individuals hosting events in Colorado.