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OEDIT Announces 2020 Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) Award Recipients

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has revealed the 2020 Rural Technical Assistance Program (RTAP) awardees. RTAP is a series of technical assistance initiatives designed to enhance rural economic development strategies across the state. The program links state partnerships and specialized resources to address the economic development goals of rural Colorado. 

SBA’s National SBIR Road Tour Coming to Boulder, Colorado

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National SBIR Road Tour is coming to Boulder, Colorado, on August 16, 2019, as part of a 16-stop tour to connect entrepreneurs working on advanced technology to the country’s largest source of early-stage funding – the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Also known as America’s Seed Fund, the SBIR/STTR programs focus on next-generation research & development and is led by the SBA with 11 participating federal agencies.

Side Stories Returns with Pop-up Immersion Experience in Downtown Denver’s Dairy Block

Side Stories, an immersive and innovative cinematic experience on Denver’s urban exterior, returns to the metro area with a special summer installment at The Dairy Block  August 1 to 8.

During the large-format digital film installation, original short works from eight Colorado artists will be projected onto a large statement wall in the venue’s alleyway and beneath the iconic mirrored overpass, creating a unique, interactive experience for visitors.

Office of Economic Development and International Trade Continues its Rural Prosperity Tour With Western Colorado Caravan

Fresh off a successful first leg of its Rural Prosperity Tour throughout eastern Colorado, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has scheduled visits in western Colorado communities to share the State’s multi-agency rural prosperity tools and resources directly with local residents and businesses. 

National Endowment for the Arts Recognizes Colorado’s Josephine Lobato as 2019 NEA National Heritage Fellow

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced Josephine Lobato as one of their 2019 National Heritage Fellows.

The National Heritage Fellowships—the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts—recognize recipients’ artistic excellence and support their continuing contributions to the country’s traditional arts heritage.