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Colorado Aerospace Industry Continues to Grow: Polis Administration Announces Astro Digital Expansion in Colorado

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Astro Digital, a developer of micro-satellite systems and infrastructure, will expand into Littleton, Colorado. The company provides end-to-end satellite mission support, including comprehensive satellite technology development

Powering Renewable Energy and Creating New Jobs: Polis Administration Announces Peak Energy Expansion in Colorado

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Peak Energy, the first American venture to advance sodium-ion battery systems, has selected Broomfield, Colorado for expansion. By developing sodium-ion battery cells in Colorado, the startup

Increasing Access to Colorado’s Iconic Slopes: Polis Administration Supports Reopening of Cuchara Mountain Park in Huerfano County

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the largest infrastructure project to receive funding through the Colorado State Outdoor Recreation grant (COSORG). Panadero Ski Corporation received $250,000 to support operational expenses related

OEDIT Receives Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for Advanced Industries Accelerator Program

DENVER – The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) has received two Startup Ecosystem Star Awards for the Global Business Development division’s Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program: “Best-in-Class Startup Programs” and "Outstanding Investment Boost.”

“The innovative Advanced Industries Accelerator program has been a key contributor to

Creating Jobs and Boosting Innovation: Polis Administration Announces Safran Defense & Space, Inc. Expands in Colorado

Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), the U.S. subsidiary of global aerospace leader Safran, has selected Colorado for expansion. In Colorado, Safran will support the growth of

Honoring Colorado’s Cultural Legacy with Folk and Traditional Arts Initiatives

The Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that 25 artists and arts organizations across Colorado have been awarded Folk and Traditional Arts Project Grants. From Archuleta to Larimer counties and Huerfano to Denver counties, these grants will help

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