DENVER – The inaugural Governor’s Minority Business Awards will recognize for-profit businesses that have contributed to the economic diversity and success of minority communities across Colorado. Representatives from the eight winning businesses will be recognized at the 2019 Advance Colorado Procurement Expo (ACPE) luncheon, taking place at the McNichols Civic Center on May 16.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today Glenn Plagens as the New Business Support and Rural Prosperity Director and promoted Joey Jenkins to the role of State Director, Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network.