Date: 11/22/2013
Final
Presentation from OEDIT
COMMITTEE ON JOINT BUSINESS AFFAIRS & LABOR
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09:30 AM -- Presentation from OEDIT
Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) Executive Director Ken Lund discussed his presentation (Attachment B) and OEDIT's Regulatory Agenda (Attachment C). Director Lund referenced the Colorado Blueprint's six core objectives (available on the web at www.advancecolorado.com/blueprint).
131122 AttachB Morning.pdf
131122 AttachC Morning.pdf
09:40 AM
Director Lund continued his presentation, highlighting OEDIT's philosophy.
09:43 AM
Director Lund responded to questions from the committee related to the mission of OEDIT.
09:53 AM
Director Lund continued to respond to questions from the committee on job growth, economic incentives, and the role of local governments in economic development.
10:05 AM
Director Lund continued to respond to questions from the committee on oil- and agriculture-based economies, and highlighted successes of OEDIT's key industries program.
10:19 AM
Director Lund responded to a question on the impact of retail marijuana to the economy. He responded to a question on the state's strengths and weaknesses in attracting businesses.
10:29 AM
Questions from the committee continued. Director Lund responded to a question about creating transportation improvements for the sake of economic development at the state level. Director Lund discussed his office's focus on retention and expansion in businesses already in the state.
10:37 AM
Director Lund responded to questions about metrics and the agency's five- and ten-year plans, 2013 legislation that affects OEDIT, and minority business development.
10:57 AM
Director Lund concluded his presentation.