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MEDIA ALERT: Washington County Becomes a Rural Jump-Start Zone to Encourage Economic Development and Job Creation

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.

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OEDIT Announces Grants to 22 Colorado Startups and Researchers in the Advanced Industries

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. These grants help promote

Governor Polis, DOLA and OEDIT Announce that Resiliency Roadmap Program Creates 842 Jobs and Almost $9.4M in Capital Across Rural Colorado

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

Colorado Tourism Office Announces Participants for Third Year of Dark Sky Certification Mentor Program

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

Lt. Gov. Primavera Leads Investment Mission to South Korea and Taiwan

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

DENVER – To enhance global economic ties, showcase Colorado’s strengths and boost the state’s thriving economy, Lt. Governor Primavera led a delegation on behalf of Governor Polis to the Republic of

Colorado Tourism Office Announces Final Participants for the Accessible Travel Program

Innovative Pilot Program to Promote Accessible Travel Across 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 selection of the final participants for its brand-new Accessible Travel Program, a pioneering initiative that advances

Colorado Tourism Office Awards 16 Tourism Marketing Grants to Boost Statewide Marketing Efforts

Grant program increases maximum match amount to $50,000, supporting stronger and more sustainable tourism marketing campaigns

Denver- Today, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced 16 new recipients of the Tourism Marketing Grant to enhance tourism marketing initiatives

Polis Administration Announces Three New IHIP Grant Recipients Supporting Creation of Over 480 Housing Units

Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced three new recipients of the Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP) grant. This transformational grant continues the Polis Administration’s work to increase the supply of housing across Colorado. The

State Economic Development Leaders Sign MoU to Enhance Economic Development Coordination Across the State

DENVER – Today, at the EDCC Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference, state leaders celebrated an agreement to build a unified economic development voice for Colorado. Four state agencies, the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC), and the Colorado Association of Regional Organizations (CARO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the

Creating Good-Paying Jobs for Coloradans: Polis Administration Announces Expansion of Engineering Company in Colorado Springs

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that WMD Squared Engineering has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion, creating 42 new jobs. The company provides innovative engineering, design and drafting services, specializing in