AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Colorado is set to receive $250 million in federal funding for a major electricity transmission upgrade, boosting the Lamar Tie connection capacity and strengthening the link between the Western and Eastern grids. Opportunity Zones: Colorado submitted the maximum 91 census tracts for federal Opportunity Zone designation, including 28 rural tracts and 35 outside the Front Range, aiming to spur private investment with tax incentives. Rural Health: The state is receiving $170 million in federal grants to support rural hospitals, clinics, and EMS providers as part of a national rural health transformation effort. Housing & Affordability: Crested Butte opened Mineral Point, a 34-unit affordable, all-electric rental development designed for households earning 30% to 60% of area median income. Business & Payments: Denver-based CPI renewed a multi-year agreement with Vericast to expand instant card issuance for banks and credit unions. Public Safety & Wildlife: Colorado awarded $1 million in Human-Bear Conflict Reduction grants to 17 local efforts to cut bear-related incidents. Space/Defense Startup Push: Catalyst Accelerator selected five companies for its inaugural Investment Readiness Boot Camp for space and space-supporting tech firms.
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