Advancing Colorado: The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) strengthens Colorado's prospects for long-term economic growth by providing broad-based support to Colorado businesses.

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through financial and technical assistance provided in support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado.

OEDIT assists in:

• Building a strong public-private approach on a statewide basis for economic development activities;
• Monitoring economic conditions throughout the state and strengthening regional economies;
• Supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses;
• Increasing quality job creation by expanding and attracting businesses;
• Maintaining Colorado's diverse economic base by retaining existing jobs through responsive programs and a supportive business climate;
• Positioning Colorado as a global leader in targeted industries, such as tourism, aerospace, bioscience and renewable energy;
• Assisting the State's economy, while preserving quality of life.
  

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade offers a host of programs and services tailored to support business development at every level. They include business retention and relocation services, business finance and incentive programs, the Colorado Tourism Office, the Colorado Council on the Arts, the Colorado International Trade Office, the Colorado Small Business Development Centers, minority and women-owned business services and economic research.