Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade will be closed Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth is a day of celebration, remembrance, and reflection. It reminds us that freedom delayed is freedom denied, and it calls us to honor the generations of Black Coloradans who have enriched our communities, our culture, and our state’s history. I’m proud to join Coloradans across the state to commemorate this important day which is a reminder of why we work hard to deliver a Colorado for all.

Colorado ranked 2nd nationally for the number of zones receiving investment and 8th for total capital raised during the first Opportunity Zone (OZ) program. Now, we’re preparing for OZ 2.0 and we need your help to drive the next wave of economic development. 📈

Opportunity Zones provide powerful federal tax incentives that keep capital flowing into local projects, turning potential into progress. We’re currently gathering feedback to select the most effective tracts for the next phase, and local input is the key to Colorado's success.

The deadline to participate is June 30. Use the map tool to visualize the eligible tracts and submit your feedback today.📣
https://oedit.colorado.gov/colorado-opportunity-zone-program?utm_campaign=Colorado+Opportunity+Zone+Program&utm_content=1781798423&utm_medium=Colorado+Office+of+Economic+Development+and+International+Trade&utm_source=facebook

The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant helps businesses and nonprofits create customized job training for employees. OEDIT and the Colorado Community College System jointly administer the program, which develops Colorado’s workforce, builds workers’ transferable skills, and improves workers’ resumes and long-term employment opportunities.

Last year, Skill Advance Colorado helped 2,808 Colorado workers develop new skills by assisting their employers with grants to provide training to employees. This is how we help Colorado businesses remain competitive in our 150th anniversary and for many years to come!

Learn more about the Skill Advance Colorado Job Training grant 👇
https://oedit.colorado.gov/skill-advance-colorado-job-training-grant?utm_campaign=OEDIT+Website&utm_content=1781794821&utm_medium=Colorado+Office+of+Economic+Development+and+International+Trade&utm_source=facebook

The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce recently received a $20,000 grant from the Colorado Tourism Office’s 2026 Tourism Management Grant Program. This program aims to enhance the tourism industry and the visitor experience across our state.

“By supporting these local efforts, we can help strengthen Colorado’s tourism industry and economy while benefiting both residents and visitors,” -Eve Lieberman, OEDIT’s executive director.

Learn more with The Pueblo Chieftain about the grant 👇

Pueblo chamber receives $20,000 grant for tourism management plan Pueblo's tourism future won a boost with a $20,000 grant to develop a sustainable destination management plan.

Governor Jared Polis and our Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division announced that construction company TC Modular, LLC has become the first Phillips County business to join the Rural Jump-Start program, creating 35 new jobs and supporting Colorado’s modular housing industry. Learn more about the first Phillips County business to join the Rural Jump-Start Program 👇
https://oedit.colorado.gov/press-release/tc-modular-llc-becomes-first-rural-jump-start-participant-in-phillips-county?utm_campaign=OEDIT+Website&utm_content=1781722815&utm_medium=Colorado+Office+of+Economic+Development+and+International+Trade&utm_source=facebook

Did you know? OEDIT’s Prop 123 Equity program provides below-market-rate equity investments to eligible for-profit and nonprofit entities to support the development of low- and middle-income rental housing.
Just last year, the program provided funding to 14 applicants projected to create 1,309 housing units for Coloradans. Creating opportunities for Coloradans is part of our shared history today, and for the next 150 years!

Learn more about Prop 123 Equity program 👇
https://oedit.colorado.gov/proposition-123-colorado-affordable-housing-financing-fund?utm_campaign=OEDIT+Website&utm_content=1781708423&utm_medium=Colorado+Office+of+Economic+Development+and+International+Trade&utm_source=facebook

Colorado is turning 150 this year, and this segment from Good Morning America (GMA) showcases our state’s diverse history with a little bit of everything that makes Colorado shine.

Check out the segment on their “50 States in 50 Weeks” series that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with our world-class outdoors, Red Rocks, our incredible 14ers and our National Parks 👇

www.goodmorningamerica.com

The Opportunity Now Colorado Grants program is creating transformative change and support for Colorado's workforce. As our state continues to grow, this program supports innovative solutions to meet Colorado’s workforce needs through collaboration between industry and education.

The Opportunity Now grant program awarded $89.5 million to 96 regional partnerships. The top sectors served include healthcare, education, and infrastructure and construction, while also supporting Colorado’s growing leadership in sectors such as quantum, semiconductors, clean tech and advanced manufacturing. Grant recipients are projected to serve 20,000 Coloradans, with 8,274 already placed into advanced industries, healthcare, education and construction/infrastructure jobs.

Learn more about Opportunity Now 👇
https://oedit.colorado.gov/programs-and-funding/grants/opportunity-now-colorado-grants?utm_campaign=OEDIT+Website&utm_content=1781559120&utm_medium=Colorado+Office+of+Economic+Development+and+International+Trade&utm_source=facebook