CHFA names community relationship managers for western slope and mountain regions
The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority named Tegan Ebbert and Kris Valdez as community relationship managers for the Western Slope and mountain regions.
San Luis Valley tourism growth driven by lodging tax and regional strategy
San Luis Valley tourism grows with 30% lodging tax increase since 2020 and efforts to create a regional destination marketing organization.
Colorado Connector rail project aims to boost Front Range economy
The Colorado Connector rail project aims to drive economic growth along the Front Range by reducing congestion and promoting transit-oriented development.
Colorado forms Governor’s Competitiveness Council to assess business climate
Colorado has formed the Governor’s Competitiveness Council to evaluate the state’s business climate and recommend economic policy changes.
Durango-based Fungal Solutions-Wildfire Ltd joins Rural Jump-Start program
Fungal Solutions-Wildfire Ltd. will establish its headquarters in Durango with a $15,000 grant and tax benefits from Colorado's Rural Jump-Start program.
Kami Welch named president and CEO of Jeffco EDC
Kami Welch has been named president and CEO of Jeffco EDC, effective August 15, continuing her leadership in Colorado's economic development.
Ten rural Colorado organizations receive $25,000 economic development grants
The Colorado Office of Economic Development awarded $25,000 in Rural Ready seed grants to 10 rural organizations to support local economic growth.
Colorado SBDC receives $1.81 million in federal funding to support small businesses
The Colorado Small Business Development Center received $1.81 million in federal funding to support advising, training, and assistance for small businesses statewide.
Construction jobs rise as data center concerns grow
Construction jobs increased in 53% of U.S. metro areas, while concerns over data center opposition and highway funding threaten growth.
Report: Immigrants contribute $29 billion to Colorado’s workforce economy
Immigrants make up 14% of Colorado's workforce, generating $29 billion in income and paying $9.5 billion in taxes annually, supporting key industries.
Commerce City growth campaign targets business investment
Commerce City launches growth campaign to attract industrial, logistics and business investment, highlighting infrastructure, workforce and connectivity.
Colorado Manufacturing Awards 2026 nominees named
Colorado Manufacturing Network Awards names 2026 nominees, highlighting manufacturers, workforce leaders and companies across the state ahead of May event.



























