Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is currently accepting applications for the 2015 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Exporting. This award has been given to Colorado exporters every year since 1970 and recognizes economic growth through international trade. Winners will be formally recognized on May 19, 2015 at World Trade Day, the region’s premier international trade event. The Excellence in Exporting award provides official recognition from the State, and can help Colorado companies increase their competitiveness in international markets. Oliver Manufacturing received the award in 2014. Director of Sales and Marketing Jon Moreland said, “Establishing rapport with potential customers half a world away can be challenging. What better way to gain credibility in international opportunities than to tout an award from the Governor of Colorado.”
Colorado’s product and service exports totaled approximately $20 billion in 2013. The Excellence in Exporting Award recognizes this contribution to the State’s economy by highlighting one or more firms for noteworthy accomplishments in international business.
Colorado-based companies that have exported products or services for three years or more are eligible to apply.
Applications are due on or before Friday, April 17, 2015. Applications are available on OEDIT’s website. For questions, contact Stacy Feeney, International Outreach Manager at [email protected]
Governor Hickenlooper presents the Excellence in Exporting Award to Oliver Manufacturing in 2014
40 West Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on delivering direct, positive impact to help catalyze the resurgence of the West Colfax Corridor—the historic heart of Lakewood—through the energy of arts and culture and the inspiration of creative enterprises.
Who We Are: We are artists, neighbors, business owners and students who believe the Arts enrich our lives and have come together at the intersection of the arts, historic neighborhoods, new light rail stations, a famous avenue, and a vibrant Arts college. Working with local entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and a passionate group of volunteers, we will continue to work toward manifesting a shared vision of energizing our community through the work, creativity and fun of an arts district.
The Broader Context: 40 West Arts is contributing to the renaissance along West Colfax. The West Colfax story is as vivid and varied as any in the country. It comes with its own lore—and a history rich in character and creativity. As the historic heart of Lakewood, West Colfax has seen both high and low times. Now, West Colfax is re-emerging from decades of economic challenges, and artists are the vanguard rallying behind both traditional and creative enterprises—and 40 West Arts is positioned to help support and sustain this effort. The renaissance is happening—right before our eyes.