The Economic Development Association for Black Communities is on a mission to develop political leaders, Black business, and Black talent in Denver. Despite broadly-termed, minority-focused government aid programs, political representation, and an ideologically aligned Democratic Colorado Black Caucus, Black poverty has decreased by only 13 percentage points since 1969, about 1% every 3.5 years and 95% of Black and Brown third graders at Denver Public Schools could not read at grade level in 2021. In two-thirds of Colorado school districts, less than 14% of Black students meet or exceed grade level benchmarks in mathematics even with it being accepted that tech, math, and reading skills are crucially important for accessing today’s living-wage jobs. The answers for us do not rely upon political affiliation, representation, or welfare, but on job readiness, political education, business leadership, strong family units, and a sense of personal power that increases Black participation in the economy. A renewed approach to Black economic development is required. We are here to provide it.
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Denver, CO 80205, US
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Denver’s mandates for building electrification earned the city the second-place spot in a new ranking of the country’s top cities with #climatefriendly policies. 👏🏾 Denver was one of just two non-coastal cities to make the top 10 with San Francisco awarded the top spot for the second year in a row. Denver will implement more changes starting in 2027. Check out this Denver Post article: https://lnkd.in/eewTtVN5
In the most recent legislative session, Colorado passed HB24-1439 - Financial Incentives Expand Apprenticeship Programs. Starting next year, Colorado employers may claim a tax credit if they employ an apprentice for at least 6 months during an income tax year and either have a registered apprenticeship program or are an employer-partner of a registered apprenticeship program. Could this improve career pathways for the Black Coloradan workforce? Share your thoughts!
Last October, Colorado was named one of 31 U.S. Tech Hubs, an initiative of the Biden administration to cultivate tech innovation between the coasts. Support for Quantum in Colorado continues to grow as HB24-1325 - Tax Credits for Quantum Industry Support was passed this May in the latest legislative session. https://lnkd.in/gTUYQWbH
Growing Diverse Housing Developers directed $40 million to several CDFIs across the country to deploy to minority developers. Check out this podcast episode from Next City: https://lnkd.in/etfUd3Ai Are you interested in work to diversify #RealEstate in #Colorado? Contact us to learn more about the work we're doing in our Real Estate Development (RED) coalition. 🏢👷🏾♂️ 🫱🏾🫲🏽
🚀 Empower, Engage, Elevate! 🚀 Ready to drive lasting change in our communities? Join us next Thursday for an insightful session where we dive into the economic challenges faced by Black communities and explore solutions we’re actively implementing at the EDABC. 📅 Date: Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00a MST/ 11a EST 📍 Location: Virtual ✍🏾 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/efMeudw8 Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and movement toward economic empowerment!
Missed our last session? No worries! RSVP Now and join us on October 3rd, for 'A New Approach to Economic Development'! This FREE, one-hour session will introduce you to our organization, our mission to empower Black communities economically, and the exciting ways you can get involved! Learn about: * Our Mission and Vision * Current & future initiatives * Community Impact * How to get involved Date: Oct. 3, 2024 Time: 9:00a MST/ 11a EST Location: Virtual RSVP Now: https://lnkd.in/efMeudw8 Don't miss out! #BlackEconomicEmpowerment #CommunityBuilding #EDA
Big things are happening in Colorado! 🗞 Early this week, Elevate Quantum broke ground on the new Quantum COmmons Campus set to be built in Arvada, Colorado. 👏🏼 👏🏽 👏🏾 "Two months after winning a $40.5 million federal grant to invest in a quantum computing hub in Colorado, members of a local consortium have acquired a 70-acre property in Arvada, attracted millions more in funding commitments, and, on Monday, put shovels to the ground." To read the full article, visit https://lnkd.in/et2t9ZhW