• 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 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 Music Ambassador
  This position recognizes and supports Colorado musicians whose public service improves Colorado economically, socially, and culturally.
• 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.
• 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.
• Top Frontline Tourism Worker Award
  This award honors a frontline tourism worker from each of Colorado’s eight travel regions.