Denver Economic Development & Opportunity

☀️If you’re between the ages of 14–21 and have a summer job, you could earn an extra $250! Through the Mayor’s YouthWorks Initiative, you could be eligible to receive a $250 retention bonus when you complete 100+ hours of work between March 1 and August 14. ➡️ Check out the eligibility details, apply by Monday, July 6, 2026 and earn an extra $250!

🔗 Learn more and apply by Monday, July 6 at denvergov.org/youthsummer

Wednesdays are for workforce! 📣 If you’re a jobseeker be sure to check out these upcoming webinars with our Workforce Development team hosted each Wednesday, designed to help you build skills, strengthen your resume, and connect with new opportunities.

Webinar: Workforce Wednesday

📅 Virtual | Wednesdays | 9–9:30 AM

Webinar: Resume Tips & Tricks

📅 Virtual | Wednesdays | Noon –12:30 PM

Webinar: Interview Tips & Tricks

📅 Virtual | Wednesdays | 10 –10:30 AM

🔗 View events and register at
bit.ly/DEDOEvents or the link in our bio

Wednesdays are for workforce! 📣 If you’re a jobseeker be sure to check out these upcoming webinars with our Workforce Development team hosted each Wednesday, designed to help you build skills, strengthen your resume, and connect with new opportunities.

Webinar: Workforce Wednesday

📅 Virtual | Wednesdays | 9–9:30 AM

Webinar: Resume Tips & Tricks

📅 Virtual | Wednesdays | Noon –12:30 PM

Webinar: Interview Tips & Tricks

📅 Virtual | Wednesdays | 10 –10:30 AM

🔗 View events and register at
bit.ly/DEDOEvents.

📣 Sign up for in person or virtual meeting options. Learn more below ⬇️

We want to hear from you! 🗣️Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is gathering community feedback to help shape a new Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) in the proposed areas of Athmar Park, Barnum, Barnum West, La Alma Lincoln Park, Sun Valley, Villa Park, Valverde and Westwood.

We want to hear from residents, businesses, nonprofits, community groups that are in or serve the proposed designated neighborhoods. Your input will help guide future housing, economic development, public services, and neighborhood improvements using federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. 🌱

Upcoming Meeting Dates & Times:
▪️ In-person: June 18 | John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr. Branch Library | 5–6 PM
Register: bit.ly/4xo7XmC
▪️ In-person: June 22 | Athmar Park Branch Library | 5–6 PM
Register: bit.ly/4e2bdwl
▪️ Virtual: June 26 | Virtual on Zoom | Noon–1 PM
Register: bit.ly/3S00Hx3

Spanish interpretation will be available.

You may also submit questions and comments to [email protected]

Submit Feedback: Opportunity Zone Designations 2.0

📣 DEDO and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) want to hear from YOU. We’re gathering feedback to help choose the next round of Opportunity Zones (OZ 2.0) in Denver.

💡 What’s an Opportunity Zone?
It’s a federal program that encourages investment in low income neighborhoods. Investors get tax benefits when they support local real estate projects or businesses.

🗺️ We’re asking residents, community leaders, and anyone interested to share which eligible census tracts should be prioritized for OZ 2.0 designation.

🗣️ Your voice helps us understand where this tool could make the biggest impact.

🔗 Feedback is due June 30, 2026.Learn about the Opportunity Zone 2.0 and submit your feedback at https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/Business-Support/Fund-and-Finance-Your-Business/Tax-Credits/Opportunity-Zone-Designations

We want to hear from you! 🗣️Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) is gathering community feedback to help shape a new Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) in the proposed areas of Athmar Park, Barnum, Barnum West, La Alma Lincoln Park, Sun Valley, Villa Park, Valverde and Westwood.

We want to hear from residents, businesses, nonprofits, community groups that are in or serve the proposed designated neighborhoods. Your input will help guide future housing, economic development, public services, and neighborhood improvements using federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. 🌱

Upcoming Meeting Dates & Times:
▪️ In-person: June 18 | John “Thunderbird Man” Emhoolah Jr. Branch Library | 5–6 PM
Register: bit.ly/4xo7XmC
▪️ In-person: June 22 | Athmar Park Branch Library | 5–6 PM
Register: bit.ly/4e2bdwl
▪️ Virtual: June 26 | Virtual on Zoom | Noon–1 PM
Register: bit.ly/3S00Hx3

Spanish interpretation will be available.

You may also submit questions and comments to [email protected]

🏙️ The Denver Enterprise Zone (DEZ) program has updated its boundaries for 2026. Your business may now be eligible for state income tax credits that support job creation, employee training, and facility investments.

➡️ Businesses are encouraged to use the updated Enterprise Zone map to see whether their location falls within the new boundaries and to explore the available tax credit program.

🔗 View eligibility requirements and the interactive map at Denvergov.org/enterprisezone or use the link in our bio.

🤝 Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) and Denver Public Schools (DPS) are continuing support of students through the Denver Youth Employment Program (DYEP), a program that connects students with workforce development, career exploration, and opportunities to pursue their passions and goals through real-world work experiences with local organizations, businesses, and growing industries.

🏢 The program offers pre-employment training sessions and paid work experiences, ensuring students are connected to meaningful work-based learning, expanded professional networks and financial literacy courses.

🗣️“Investing in youth employment opportunities is one of the strongest ways to invest our local economy and build our future workforce,” said Tony Anderson, Chief Workforce Development Officer, Denver Economic Development and Opportunity. “This partnership is helping build a pipeline for students to learn skills, real-world experience, networking, financial literacy and so much more that you can’t get just inside the classroom.”

🔗 See the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4ecJnwd

🎷🎸🎙️ Meet , a community driven live music venue, neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the Baker neighborhood on South Broadway. They offer live music featuring local artists along with sport watch parties, jazz nights and community-focused events.

With support from Denver Economic Development & Opportunity’s Business Facade Improvement Grant, they were able to install new front windows, a new front entrance, garage-style patio doors and a new patio fence that significantly improved the functionality and appearance of the property.

The owner shared, “As small business owners who personally invested heavily into building Bar 404, this support helped us continue improving the business while contributing to the ongoing growth and revitalization of the Baker neighborhood and South Broadway corridor.”

Be sure to stop by and enjoy some live music.

📍 404 N Broadway, Denver, CO
🎵 Learn more about Bar 404 by visiting the link in our bio.
➡️ Learn more about DEDO small business support at the Denver BizHub at denvergov.org/bizhub or visit the link in our bio.

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