State Trade Expansion Program

13 Colorado companies will virtually attend the largest international advanced manufacturing trade show

DENVER -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and 13 Colorado companies will virtually attend Hannover Messe, the world’s largest advanced manufacturing trade show from April 12 to 16, 2021. 

More than 5,500 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors are expected at the trade show representing industrial innovation with new technologies in a variety of sectors. 

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is participating in a virtual export mission to introduce Colorado outdoor recreation products and services to the Canadian market.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is participating in a virtual trade mission to introduce Colorado aerospace products and services to select European markets.

Colorado companies to attend international export trade show

DENVER -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) will attend MEDICA, the leading international trade fair for the medical sector, from November 16 to November 19, 2020. New this year, the trade fair will be held virtually. 

More than 5,000 exhibitors are expected at the four-day trade fair including well-established companies and young startups.

Governor Polis has made renewable energy a cornerstone of his administration. One of his four bold initiatives is to set Colorado on a path to 100% renewable energy for the grid by 2040 and to position Colorado as a leader in the clean energy economy. 

Not only is it the right thing to do for the environment and future generations, it’s also good business. Energy and natural resources in Colorado generated $21 billion in output, or 5.3% of the state GDP of $390 billion in 2019. 

DENVER - September 30, 2020 -- Colorado medical device, equipment and technology companies are encouraged to apply for financial support through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to participate in the virtual Medica trade show, Nov. 16-19, 2020.

DENVER -- The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) a $700,000 State Trade and Expansion Program (STEP) grant to promote international exports for small businesses. 

The State of Colorado has steadily increased its STEP funding since its inception. In 2015, Colorado received $195,938 and in 2019, it received $480,000. The $700,000 this year represents a nearly 46% increase in funding.

This past Monday, March 30, Colorado-based ActivArmor rolled out their new respirator masks to keep healthcare workers safe and protected during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Colorado is home to a thriving advanced industries ecosystem and for those working in this knowledge-based economy, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is here to support your growth with strategic export grants to help open new markets.