Colorado to Represent State at Americas Summit, Fostering International Cooperation and Economic Growth

Strategic Insights -

Colorado Governor Jared Polis will lead a delegation from the state to the Americas Summit in Vancouver, Canada, aiming to strengthen international relationships and promote economic growth. The summit will bring together influential leaders from across the Americas to discuss critical topics such as sustainability, technological advancement, economic growth, and cultural exchange.

Key Takeaways:

  • Governor Polis will attend the Americas Summit as Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), leading a delegation of international leaders, including education leaders, to discuss the latest bipartisan events in support of the NGA Chair's Initiative, "Let's Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success."
  • The delegation will include representatives from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), the Colorado Tourism Office, the Colorado Creative Industries Office, and the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office.
  • The summit will provide opportunities for cross-border collaboration at the state and provincial levels, with a focus on clean tech innovation, agriculture, and workforce development.
  • Governor Polis will convene governors and education leaders to discuss how states can ensure students are prepared with the skills needed to succeed, highlighting his chairman's initiative, "Let's Get Ready! Educating All Americans For Success."

Statistics:

  • 16% of Colorado's exports are to Canada, making it the state's top trade partner.
  • Over 176,000 Canadian visitors come to Colorado each year.
  • Colorado businesses that depend on international connections will benefit from strengthened relationships with Canada.
  • The National Science Foundation (NSF) ASCEND Engine is hosting a roundtable with stakeholders in the clean energy/climate tech sector to discuss decarbonization efforts and community resiliency.

Sources:

  • "Biennial of the Americas Summit"
  • National Governors Association (NGA)
  • Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
  • Colorado Ministry of Education