Rural

Sons Gaming LLC Launches in Morgan County with Support from Rural Jump-Start

BRUSH — Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Sons Gaming LLC, a company specializing in arcade games and entertainment, has joined the Rural Jump-Start initiative. The company plans to open an arcade

New Electronics Manufacturing Business Comes to Alamosa County with Support from Rural Jump-Start Program

ALAMOSA— Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that HemCS United, Inc., a provider of customized Electronic Manufacturing Services, plans to expand in Alamosa, Colorado, with support from the Rural Jump-Start program. As

Micro-Grids Inc. Joins the Rural Jump-Start Program, Establishing New Manufacturing Operations in Delta County

DELTA COUNTY — Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding and Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Micro-Grids Inc., a manufacturer of outdoor battery and inverter cabinets for the solar and battery storage industry, has joined the Rural Jump-Start program

State of Colorado Announces Support for Creative Industries in the North Fork Valley

Grant to expand impact of the North Fork Valley Creative Coalition, including a full-time executive director

PAONIA — Today, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced state support for the North

Rural Jump-Start Program Helps Launch New Business in Delta County

DELTA COUNTY — Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Pathways Services, LLC, a Western Slope–based consulting and direct service organization that supports rural communities with evidence-based justice system solutions, has joined the

BHV Adventures, LLC Becomes First Rural Jump-Start Participant in Lincoln County

LINCOLN COUNTY — Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that BHV Adventures, LLC, a manufacturer that specializes in the design, creation, and sales of affordable and luxury tiny homes, has become the first

New Aviation Training Program to Create 45 New Jobs in Pueblo, Meet Growing Nationwide Need for Aviation Maintenance Technicians

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis, the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced state support for a new Aviation Maintenance Technician program through Pueblo

Colorado Tourism Office Selects Eight New Participants for the Destination Development Mentor Program

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced eight new participants of the Destination Development Mentor program, which matches destination management organizations (DMOs) with experienced tourism consultants who can provide expertise, resources, mentorship and capacity building. The program

Strengthening the Creative Industries: Seven New Creative Districts Certified Across the State

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced seven new Creative Districts across the state, including six rural communities. By certifying communities that boost jobs, incomes, and investments through arts and culture, the Colorado

Welcoming All in Colorado: Four New Participants Selected for CTO’s Accessible Travel Program

Innovative Program Will Support Durango, Snowmass, Mountain Village, and Estes Park to Promote Accessible Travel Across Colorado

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced four new participants for the Accessible Travel Program: Snowmass Tourism