• CHIPS Zones Program
  This program provides eligible semiconductor companies access to specific types of Enterprise Zone income tax credits; Colorado municipalities and counties must establish a CHIPS Zone through application to the EDC before companies can access these benefits.
• Colorado Creative Districts
  This program certifies communities that contribute to our state’s economy through creativity, culture, and the arts.
• Colorado Creative Industries Summit
  This annual event is for Colorado creatives to connect, learn, and be inspired.
• Colorado Dark Sky Certification Mentor Program
  Participants in the Colorado Dark Sky Certification Mentor program will receive 70 hours of free consulting support from DarkSky Colorado to implement activities that reduce light pollution and protect access to Colorado’s incredible night skies.
• Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference
  This is an annual three-day event for tourism professionals and industry leaders to learn and network.
• Colorado Music Ambassador
  This position recognizes and supports Colorado musicians whose public service improves Colorado economically, socially, and culturally.
• Colorado Outdoor Industry Leadership Summit
  This annual event consists of networking, idea sharing, and expert discussions to build and sustain the outdoor recreation industry in Colorado.
• Colorado Poet Laureate
  The laureate advocates for poetry, literacy, and literature by participating in readings and other events at the state capitol, schools, libraries, and literary festivals.
• CTO Learning Labs
  This free certification helps frontline workers become Colorado experts and grow their Colorado-style hospitality.
• Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting
  This award honors Colorado-based companies that have exported products or services for at least two years.
• Governor's Creative Leadership Awards
  These awards honor community members for civic leadership and volunteerism in creative industries.
• International Tourism Trade Shows
  These trade shows provide an opportunity for destination marketing organizations to join the Colorado booth.
• Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit
  This tax credit is an eight-year job creation incentive to support competitive, multi-state, or country relocation and expansion projects.
• Outdoor Industry Business Development
  This program supports outdoor recreation business development through research, partnerships, trade shows, and trade and investment missions.
• Trade and Investment Missions
  These missions promote foreign investment into Colorado and help Colorado companies become more globally competitive.