EDOs have traditionally focused on transactional things like data, square footage, and incentives. But in an evolving industry, human elements of business are becoming more important, and efforts to drive growth and respond to the needs of the economy are more than ever about talent.

That’s why the Metro Denver EDC has focused on ensuring that the supply and skills of the workforce meet the needs of business, and is expanding access to opportunity and prosperity through upskilling, reskilling and inclusive hiring and an even deeper commitment to community collaboration.