Rural Development

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

Creating Jobs and Homes: State Announces Loans and Grants to Boost Off-Site Construction Industry

DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Business Funding & Incentives division within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced funding to support the growth of seven modular housing manufacturers across Colorado.

“Colorado needs more housing now. Investing and

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

The School of Reps Joins Rural Jump-Start Program, Plans Indoor Athletic Training Facility in Sterling to Serve Northeastern Colorado

LOGAN COUNTY — Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that The School of Reps, LLC, a sports and athletic company, has joined the Rural Jump-Start Program. The School of Reps plans to open

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

Growing Colorado’s Semiconductor and Advanced Industry Ecosystems: Five New Market Study Grants Awarded Statewide

DENVER - Today, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced five market study grants through the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program. These grants will support Colorado communities interested in starting or growing local or regional semiconductor and advanced industries

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