If you're familiar with Kickstarter, then you're familiar with crowdfunding. As it currently exists in most states, startups can use crowdfunding to raise capital and may offer goods or services in exchange, but cannot offer equity in the startup or other corporate securities.
In Colorado, we're working to join a small handful of states where unaccredited investors can purchase securities from businesses in relatively small dollar amounts through open exchanges. Instead of allowing only those who have tremendous liquid assets to decide which businesses are worth investing in, it allows almost anyone to help create the next great Colorado business.
Media coverage of the legislative push for crowdfunding:
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OEDIT and CAMA announce SMART organizational structure
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is partnering with the Colorado Advanced Manufacturing Alliance (CAMA) to implement SMART Colorado, a public-private partnership focused on accelerating the growth of advanced industries across the state. Initial funding has been secured by a federal planning grant awarded to the State of Colorado by the U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA).
Read more from the CTA press release
Former Colorado House of Representatives Majority Leader Amy Stephens will lead McKenna Long & Aldridge's Colorado Government Affairs practice
As a member of the Business Affairs, Judiciary, Health & Environment, Health Insurance & Human Services and Colorado Health Benefit Exchange Oversight committees, she helped lead the debate on health care and its impact on businesses and organizations. Stephens has been recognized as "Legislator of the Year" by numerous organizations in Colorado, including the Colorado Technology Association, Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Economic Development.
Read more from The Denver Post
OEDIT accepting applications for Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting. This annual award has been given to Colorado exporters for 45 years and recognizes economic growth through international trade. Applications are due April 17 and winners will be formally recognized on May 19 at World Trade Day, the region's premier international trade event.
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