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bet365 Selects Colorado for Expansion, Creating Nearly 1,000 New Jobs

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that leading global online sports betting company bet365 has selected Denver, Colorado for expansion. The UK-based company has opened its new U.S. headquarters at One Platte, or

Innovation and Stewardship Take Center Stage at 2024 Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference

Colorado Springs Announced as Host for 2025, Tourism Leaders Across the State Honored During Awards Ceremony

MT. CRESTED BUTTE – The Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference, hosted by the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), concluded today in the picturesque town of Mt. Crested Butte. This annual event, a cornerstone of Colorado’s tourism

Polis Administration Announces Solid Power Planned Expansion in Colorado: 40 New Jobs in the Renewable Energy Sector

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Colorado-based Solid Power, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLDP), an industry-leading developer of next-generation all-solid-state battery technology, plans to expand its presence in the state.

“We are thrilled that

High Altitude Geothermal, LLC becomes first Rural Jump-Start Participant in Moffat County

Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that High Altitude Geothermal, LLC is the first Moffat County business and the first geothermal company to join the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) program. The RJS program is

Colorado Tourism Office Unveils Landmark Destination Stewardship Strategic Plan to Guide Tourism's Future

Colorado Continues to Lead in Responsible Tourism with the Release of Comprehensive Statewide and Regional Plans

DENVER, CO — The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is proud to announce the completion of its year-long Colorado Destination Stewardship Strategic

Boulder, Colorado Announced as One of Three Finalists to Host Sundance Film Festival Beginning in 2027

BOULDER — Boulder, Colorado’s bid to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027 has advanced to the final phase of the selection process. The Sundance Institute announced today that Boulder is one of the final cities under consideration.

“Boulder is the next natural home to the Sundance Film Festival

OEDIT Announces $24 Million in Proposition 123 Funding for Modular and Innovative Housing Projects

Today, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that $24 million from the Proposition 123 Affordable Housing Financing Fund will prioritize funding housing projects that utilize products from Colorado-based, off-site housing manufacturers. 

In June, the State of Colorado announced that 2025 Proposition 123 funding will prioritize

“Colorado Creates” Provides 125 Grants Awarded Across 33 Colorado Counties to Arts Organizations

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 125 arts organizations across 33 Colorado counties have been awarded $909,000 in Colorado Creates Grants. From Montezuma to Morgan County, these grants will help organizations

Governor Polis Announces New Grants to Support Job Creation in Coal Transition Communities

RANGELY- Today, Governor Polis and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced two Coal Transition Community grants to fund projects that will diversify local economies in western Colorado, including the Town of Rangely and the communities of Natarita and Nucla in the West End of Montrose