Press Release

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Peak Energy, the first American venture to advance sodium-ion battery systems, has selected Broomfield, Colorado for expansion. By developing sodium-ion battery cells in Colorado, the startup will strengthen the national supply chain for this battery technology and contribute to the state’s leadership in the renewable energy transition.

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

DENVER – The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has received two Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for the Global Business Development division’s Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program: “Best-in-Class Startup Programs” and "Outstanding Investment Boost.”

Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), the U.S. subsidiary of global aerospace leader Safran, has selected Colorado for expansion. In Colorado, Safran will support the growth of the North American small satellite market, which is expected to reach more than $5 billion by 2030.

The Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that 25 artists and arts organizations across Colorado have been awarded Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants. From Archuleta to Larimer counties and Huerfano to Denver counties, these grants will help preserve, celebrate and document the local artistic traditions and heritage of unique Colorado communities.

The Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Washington County has been designated as a Rural Jump-Start (RJS) zone. This designation is intended to encourage economic development and job creation in rural communities across the state.

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 19 Colorado companies and three researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program.

STATEWIDE – Today Governor Polis, the Department of Local Affairs Colorado Resiliency Office (DOLA CRO) and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced program outcomes after closing out their three and a half year Regional Resiliency and Recovery Roadmaps program, which resulted in the creation of 842 jobs and formation of $9,386,882 in capital across rural Colorado.

DENVER – The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is excited to announce the participants selected for the 2024-2025 Dark Sky Certification Mentor Program. These tourism partners will receive 70 hours of free consulting from DarkSky Colorado to implement strategies that reduce light pollution and protect Colorado’s stunning night skies.

Reinforcing Colorado’s $1 billion annual trade relationships with South Korea and Taiwan while exploring new opportunities in high-tech industries