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Jul 27, 2026

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.

Jul 24, 2026

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.

Jul 23, 2026

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.

Jul 22, 2026

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.

Jul 20, 2026

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.

Jul 16, 2026

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.

Jun 24, 2026

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.

Jun 8, 2026

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.

Jun 3, 2026

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.

May 1, 2026

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.

Apr 22, 2026

Commerce City growth campaign targets business investment

Commerce City launches growth campaign to attract industrial, logistics and business investment, highlighting infrastructure, workforce and connectivity.

Apr 21, 2026

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.