This memorandum provides an overview of programs that are designed to provide a boost to Colorado's economy, including incentivizing businesses to locate in Colorado, expand their Colorado-based workforce, or other wise grow their Colorado business operations.

The University of Colorado at Boulder Leeds School of Business conducted an economic base analysis of Colorado counties and possible long-term industry growth opportunities. The analysis was commissioned by a cooperative statewide partnership that includes the Economic Developers' Council of Colorado (EDCC), the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, et al.