Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Colorado-based companies that have exported products or services outside of Colorado, don't miss this opportunity. Applications for the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting are due March 17, 2025. The Excellence in Exporting award provides official recognition from the State of Colorado at World Trade Day, Colorado's premier annual international trade event. Previous recipients include Industrial Cooling Solutions, Ska Fabricating, and Great Trango Holdings. Companies may nominate themselves or other Colorado companies they find deserving. The business must be Colorado-based and have exported products or services for two or more years. Learn more and apply today ?? https://lnkd.in/eMqfv6W

Colorado leads the world in quantum science and concentration of quantum organizations and jobs. Two of those organizations are women-led and are making history with their work in quantum technology here in Colorado. ???? Sristy Agarwal is the Co-Founder and CEO for Mesa Quantum Systems and Dr. Rozhin Eskandarpour is the Founder and CEO for Resilient Entanglement. Check out the video to see the innovative work Agarwal and Eskandarpour are focusing on. ?? https://lnkd.in/g2at3gqg #ElevateQuantum #Quantum #QuantumTuesday #ChooseColorado

Congratulations to our friends at the Telluride Tourism Board and Karsh Hagan for winning the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) Gold Adrian Award in advertising for their "Beyond it All" campaign! ?? This recognition from HSMAI highlights their exceptional work showcasing Telluride's unique authenticity, culture, and active lifestyle. This campaign is a testament to the power of creativity and collaboration, and we're proud to see San Miguel County recognized on the international stage. ?? Supporting rural tourism is vital for economic growth and preserving these special places. Visit their website to learn more about the campaign ?? https://lnkd.in/gbR8aV28

Read how the Rural Jump Start Program helped Colorado Sun Tofu, a family-, Veteran-, and women-owned business that also focuses on workforce development, making for a great addition to Trinidad. ?? https://lnkd.in/eJZrBMkj Get to know Atom Computing, one of the 30 Colorado-based companies leading advancement in quantum technology across a broad range of applications. ?? https://lnkd.in/gquiXPEV Did you know Colorado is one of only five states to surpass the 60% postsecondary attainment goal and is tied for the top spot? ?? https://lnkd.in/gSnvBnQ5 We’re excited to share that @Digantarahq, a leading space surveillance and intelligence company specializing in space domain awareness, has selected Colorado Springs for expansion. ?? https://lnkd.in/gupghr53 The Colorado Tourism Office announced this week the launch of its new Climate Champions Program which provides education and expertise to Colorado destination organizations seeking guidance on climate action planning for the tourism industry. ?? https://lnkd.in/gKet3Wft Colorado exporters: Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting apps due 3/17/25! ?? https://lnkd.in/eMqfv6W Earlier this year, Innovative Housing Incentive Program grant recipient VeroTouch unveiled the first homes 3-D printed in Colorado, in Buena Vista. ?? https://lnkd.in/g4DYfFuw We’re celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by highlighting women-owned, Colorado-based companies Proov and CaliberMRI who are also recipients of Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants from OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program. ?? https://lnkd.in/g-XeGwcD

Did you miss the informational zoom about the Small Business Showcase at NIGP Forum? Check out this recorded webinar by clicking the link below and press "CC" for closed captions. Small Business Showcase at NIGP Forum – Recorded Zoom ?? https://lnkd.in/gj9EyaHu Do you have a small/mid size business interested in showcasing your business to 1,300+ Government Procurement Professionals? The NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement Forum is the perfect place to network in and will be hosted here in Colorado for the first time ever since 1995. The Minority Business Office is honored to co-sponsor this impactful event! Help us identify small businesses that are interested in participating in this opportunity, (Open to Colorado Businesses Only). The application for this opportunity is LIVE now on the RMGPA website: https://lnkd.in/g-SDG6Na NIGP FORUM DENVER, CO- JULY 27-30, 2025 ?1,300+ Government Procurement Professionals ?Over 94% of attendees are key purchasing decision makers ?$200 Billion of collective spend of attendees ?100% dedicated show hours Share this with your networks and businesses that would be a good fit! Feel free to connect with the Minority Business Office with any questions via email at MBO@state.co.us.

We’re celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth by highlighting the incredible advancements in women’s health happening right here in Colorado, with state support! Did you know that the Advanced Industries Accelerator (AIA) Program at OEDIT provides Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants to Colorado-based companies developing groundbreaking technologies? Over the last two years, eight of these companies have been focused on women's health products! ???????? The stories of women-owned companies Proov in Erie, which developed an at-home hormone tracker, and CaliberMRI in Boulder, which is transforming MRI scans for better breast cancer diagnosis particularly inspire us. Read more about how they’ve expanded their innovative work with the help of these grants here ?? https://lnkd.in/g-XeGwcD

Higher Purpose Homes and VeroTouch are the latest recipients of the Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP) grant which supports the development of the innovative housing and off-site construction industry that helps increase the supply of housing across the state. Earlier this year, VeroTouch unveiled the first homes 3-D printed in Colorado, in Buena Vista. Check out this article for details ?? https://lnkd.in/g4DYfFuw

We are #hiring a Junior Budget Analyst to join our team! The Junior Budget Analyst is responsible for assisting with budget planning and execution, analyzing budget trends, communicating trends to program staff and fund balance tracking and forecasting. Additionally, this role involves assisting with the review and implementation of federal and state laws, regulations, and published guidelines to maintain organizational compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in budget analysis and a strong understanding of how to translate financial data into actionable insights. If you or someone you know, might be a great fit, apply by 3/25/2025 11:59 PM Mountain and learn more about this role ?? https://lnkd.in/gzNDpSBn

Our Colorado Tourism Office, is excited to announce the launch of its new Climate Champions Program, a pilot initiative in partnership with The Travel Foundation. This program directly results from the Destination Stewardship Strategic Plan and provides education and expertise to Colorado destination organizations seeking guidance on climate action planning for the tourism industry. Check out the full release to learn how Colorado is continuing to lead the way in sustainable tourism ?? https://lnkd.in/gKet3Wft

Governor Polis and our Global Business Development Division announced that Digantara, a leading space surveillance and intelligence company specializing in space domain awareness, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado, for expansion. In Colorado Springs, Digantara plans to establish a U.S. base to pursue opportunities to collaborate with U.S. defense agencies on surveillance and defense initiatives, creating 61 net new jobs in El Paso County. Check out KKTV 11 News’ coverage of this exciting announcement ?? https://lnkd.in/gupghr53