Business Funding and Incentives

The State of Colorado, CHFA and Denver Launch First Step Towards A Common Application for Colorado Affordable Housing Development

STATEWIDE –  Today, Governor Polis, Mayor Mike Johnston, Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the City and County of Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) announced the launch of Housing Hub Colorado

Colorado Designates New Enterprise Zones to Encourage Continued Economic Development Across the State

DENVER – After a two-year review process, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) are redesignating 15 Enterprise Zones across the state. These zones are intended to encourage business growth and job creation in economically distressed areas of the state

Creating Rural Jobs: Mytikas Manufacturing Bringing 170 New Jobs to Fremont County

Fremont County — Today, Governor Polis and The Business Funding & Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Mytikas Manufacturing, a producer of sustainable, high-efficiency galvanized steel components and zero-waste tiny homes, has become the first Fremont County business to join

CLIMBER Archives

SummaryThe CLIMBER Program migrated from the Colorado Treasurer's Office to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade in September of 2024. All board materials prior to that date can be found on the Treasurer's website. The OEDIT CLIMBER archives include annual reports from the previous two years along with past meeting minutes. For reference, when accessing these links, they will open up in a new window and will be a Google Document.

Polis Administration Launches Program to Support Thriving Rail Lines in Coal Transition Communities

Supporting increased business activity and setting the stage for passenger rail

CRAIG – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), including the Business Funding and Incentives division and the Rural Opportunity Office, announced the Freight Rail Tax Credit program to diversify business use

2025 Legislative Session: Amplifying Colorado's Film Festivals, Advanced Industries, and Employee-Owned Businesses

Each legislative session brings new opportunities to shape OEDIT’s programs, empowering all to thrive in Colorado’s economy. This year, we are taking a closer look at three bills from the 2025 legislative session that encourage dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth. These featured bills aim to accomplish impressive feats

Proposition 123 Equity Program to Support 1,017 Affordable Housing Units Across Colorado

DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced eleven recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funds. This funding is intended to provide investment capital for an estimated 1,017 low- and middle-income multifamily affordable rental

InnerFrame Launches in La Plata County, Advancing Mental Wellness and Job Creation through Rural Jump-Start Program

DURANGO — The Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Durango-based InnerFrame, a media technology company focused on personal development and mental well-being, has been accepted into the Rural Jump-Start Program.

InnerFrame is an innovative technology company