OEDIT Announces 17 New Recipients of the Cannabis Business Grant
DENVER – Today, the Business Support division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 17 businesses selected to receive the Cannabis Business Office’s (CBO) Cannabis Business Grant, an innovative program to support small businesses, bolster the industry, foster equity and diversity in the cannabis industry, and create good-paying jobs for Coloradans.
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How the Cannabis Business Office Helps Entrepreneurs Develop their Small Business
The Colorado Cannabis Business Office (CBO), part of OEDIT’s Business Support division, plays a key role in maintaining Colorado's legacy as a leader in the cannabis industry and the movement to invest in social equity business owners.
Improving Access to Small Business Funding: OEDIT Announces Partner Outreach Program
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Business Support division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Partner Outreach Program (POP) to connect Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners to OEDIT programs.
U.S. Small Business Administration Awards Colorado $900,000 STEP Grant to Spur Small Business Exports
DENVER — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) a $900,000 State Trade and Expansion Program (STEP) grant to promote international exports for small businesses. This is a $200,000 increase from OEDIT’s 2023 award, and the highest ever awarded to the state.
Media Advisory: New Federal Law Requires Colorado Businesses to Register Ownership Information
Penalties for not complying could reach as much as $500 per day
Good for Colorado’s Economy: Legislative Session Advances Historic Initiatives to Strengthen Colorado and Grow Businesses
DENVER – The 2024 legislative session delivered real results for Colorado businesses of all sizes and positioned the state’s economy to continue to thrive. From nation-leading investments to strengthen Colorado’s workforce and create housing Coloradans can afford near job centers to cutting taxes and increasing certainty for business leaders, Colorado is doubling down on its commitment to be the best place to start and grow a business.
Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center Wins the 2024 National Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Center Award from Small Business Administration
AURORA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has recognized the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as this year’s winner of the SBDC Excellence and Innovation Center award. The center is being recognized for its pivotal role in driving economic growth in Colorado and fostering the spirit, support and success of the state’s entrepreneurs and innovators.
Helping Community Businesses Thrive: Governor Polis and OEDIT Announce 11 Grants to Support 58 Small Businesses
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 11 Community Business Preservation grants to support community businesses and retain jobs across the state. These grants will be paired with training and consultation for 58 unique, independently-owned small businesses in Colorado that are culturally, socially, or historically significant and serve their communities in meaningful ways.