This EDA investment supports technical assistance, planning and coaching for colorado small- and medium-sized businesses to increase international sales, job creation and job retention, supporting…

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.2 million Project Grant to the Rocky Mountain World Trade Center Institute under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307) on July 8, 2021. The funding will support the Institute scaling up its Global Trade Activator program to provide technical assistance, planning, coaching and training to dozens of Colorado small- and medium-sized businesses. Services will include developing international trade plans, professional mentoring and coaching, and training opportunities accessible remotely through an online platform. The goal is to increase these businesses' international sales, supporting economic recovery from the pandemic and long-term resiliency by job creation and retention.

This EDA investment supports technical assistance, planning and coaching for colorado small- and medium-sized businesses to increase international sales, job creation and job retention, supporting economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and resiliency. The rocky mountain world trade center institute will scale up its global trade activator program to reach dozens of colorado importers and exporters looking to expand their international business. Through the expanded program, colorado businesses will develop trade plans, receive professional mentorship and coaching, and have training opportunities, including through curriculum and resources that will be accessible remotely through an online platform.