Global Business Development

Governor Polis Announces Sodern America Aerospace Expansion in Douglas County

DENVER – Governor Jared Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced today that Sodern America, a space equipment manufacturer and a global leader in satellite defense and communications technologies, has selected Colorado for its U.S. expansion.

“Colorado is

Colorado Welcomes Delegation from Japan, Showcases Leadership in Photonics, Quantum, and Semiconductors

DENVER – This week, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) welcomed a delegation of business and economic development leaders from Japan. Led by the Japan External Trade Organization and supported by the Japan America Society of Colorado, the three-day visit

State of Colorado and United Kingdom Celebrate One Year of Strengthened Trade and Investment Cooperation

Memorandum of Understanding spurs collaboration in clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, quantum technologies, space technology tourism and artificial intelligence

DENVER - Today, one year after signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen economic ties between Colorado and the United Kingdom, Governor Jared Polis welcomed British Consul General Richard Hyde

December 2025: EDC Approved Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and Strategic Fund Projects

The following projects were approved at the December 2025 Colorado Economic Development Commission meeting. The Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) develops incentive packages to assist with existing business expansions and new company relocations to grow jobs in all regions of the state. They typically meet on the third Thursday of

OEDIT 2025 Wrapped

16 Key Contributions Supported Coloradans

We all know Colorado has four corners and four sides. We’re also known for the 4x4s we drive to visit our gorgeous plains, canyons, mountains, and valleys. But have you ever noticed how Colorado is spelled with four consonants and four vowels? We also build

Promoting International Investment in Colorado: Gov. Polis Meets with Ambassador of Finland, Showcases State’s Leadership in Photonics and Quantum

DENVER – Last week, Gov. Jared Polis and the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) welcomed to Colorado H.E. Leena-Kaisa Mikkola, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland to the United States. With logistical support from OEDIT, Ambassador Mikkola led a delegation

OEDIT Announces Grants to 25 Colorado Startups and Researchers in the Advanced Industries

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 17 Colorado companies and eight researchers have been awarded Proof of Concept and Early-Stage Capital and Retention grants through OEDIT’s Advanced Industries Accelerator Program. These grants promote the

November 2025: EDC Approved Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit and Strategic Fund Projects

The following projects were approved at the November 2025 Colorado Economic Development Commission meeting. The Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC) develops incentive packages to assist with existing business expansions and new company relocations to grow jobs in all regions of the state. They typically meet on the third Thursday of

Terra Ferma Selects Colorado Springs for New LiFi Manufacturing Facility, Bringing 120 New Jobs to Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Terra Ferma, which designs and manufactures new technologies for the communications industry, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado, to start a Light Fidelity