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Advanced Industries Act marks investment in CO's economic prosperity.

Speaker-elect Mark Ferrandino

On Deck Announcement

Companies like On Deck are a powerful engine for our economy.

Governor John W. Hickenlooper

We are committed to advancing Colorado as a leader in Aerospace.

Mark Sirangelo, Head of SNC’s Space Systems

We chose Pueblo because of the skilled and qualified workforce.

Mike Uhrenbacher, pewag USA President

The pro-business environment and talent pool best supports our growth.

Brett Nicholas, President of Redwood Trust

Get the Facts

4 th

In total solar energy installed capacity

3 rd

For state technology and science index

5 th

Most sustainable state

3 rd

State in Small Business Innovative Research grants

2 nd

highest rate of citizens with bachelor’s degrees

5 th

Best state to do business

5 th

best city for businesses & careers (Denver)

2 nd

Top state for high-tech business

4 th

for early-stage venture capital investment

3 rd

In high-Tech Employment Per 1,000 Workers

6 th

as America's top creative class states

1 st

best state for labor supply

8 th

Among the fastest-growing cities for population

3 rd

Best state to live, based on job creation 

2 nd

highest well-being in the U.S.

20

Rivers’ headwaters begin here

54

Fourteeners (peaks with elevations 14,000 ft +)

6 th

state for volunteers per capita

26

Spectacular ski areas and resorts

5 th

strongest housing market

12

Awe-inspiring mountain ranges

10

Scenic & historic trains

25

Breathtaking scenic & historic byways

News & Events

Applications now being accepted for RTA Program

The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is now accepting applications for the Regional Tourism Act (RTA) program.

Colorado Blueprint

A strategic plan to grow jobs and build a more competitive Colorado. Read More