Jared Polis

America's Top Project to be showcased at the country's largest Opportunity Zone Expo in Denver on July 15-16

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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IRVINE, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Compete for the title of America's Top Project at the country's largest Opportunity Zone Expo in Denver on July 15-16!

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  • IRVINE, Calif., July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Compete for the title of America's Top Project at the country's largest Opportunity Zone Expo in Denver on July 15-16!
  • The Opportunity Zone Expo will also celebrate the winners of the Top 25 OZ Influencers of 2020 during a special reception following the keynote speech by Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
  • He will share how his state is encouraging the OZ initiative and promotes it for increased recovery, expansion and investment.
  • The in-person expo follows the success of the company's sold-out conference series and is set to again be the nation's largest event in the Opportunity Zone (OZ) investment industry.

Xairos Announces Selection into Prestigious Techstars Space Accelerator and Brand Update

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Xairos, formerly known as Speqtral Quantum Technologies, Inc., was selected today to join the Techstars Space Accelerator Class of 2021 .

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  • Xairos, formerly known as Speqtral Quantum Technologies, Inc., was selected today to join the Techstars Space Accelerator Class of 2021 .
  • Xairos provides secure and accurate timing through entangled photons, which are quantum mechanically linked particles of light.
  • It is a great honor to be part of the Techstars Space Accelerator Class of 2021, said David Mitlyng, co-founder and CEO of Xairos.
  • Xairos is a fantastic addition to our class, said Dr. Jonathan Fentzke, Managing Director of Techstars.

ColoradoJam Incubator Launched by ETHDenver Software Building Competition with Colorado Government to Further State's Blockchain Innovation Sector

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Friday, February 19, 2021
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DENVER, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced support for the ColoradoJam incubator for blockchain and Web3 technology projects at the virtual software building competition ETHDenver .

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  • DENVER, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced support for the ColoradoJam incubator for blockchain and Web3 technology projects at the virtual software building competition ETHDenver .
  • The incubator's initial cohort will be selected from some of the event's winning projects , and will exist to further Colorado's innovative technology sector.
  • Said Colorado Governor Jared Polis at the event , "Our goal in Colorado is very simply to establish Colorado as the national hub for blockchain innovation in business and government.
  • ( Watch the full video with this announcement )
    Additionally, the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology awarded 17 bounty winners at the event for solving state problems using Web3 technology, and announced three winners for its Greenfield Lightning Pitch Competition for addressing state challenges with blockchain technology solutions:

Coloradans Prep for Virtual Celebration as Governor Polis Proclaims Jan. 24-Jan. 30 "Colorado School Choice Week"

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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Jared Polis' recent recognition of Jan. 24-Jan. 30 as Colorado School Choice Week marks the eighth time in ten years that the state's governor has proclaimed the Week.

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  • Jared Polis' recent recognition of Jan. 24-Jan. 30 as Colorado School Choice Week marks the eighth time in ten years that the state's governor has proclaimed the Week.
  • Around the country, National School Choice Week raises awareness about opportunity in K-12 education, encouraging information-sharing and celebration of learning options.
  • "We wish Coloradans a very happy National School Choice Week and thank Gov.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

THIS MONTH: Adaptability, Resilience on Display as Colorado Families, Educators Celebrate School Choice Week Safely

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.

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  • Taking place annually since 2011, School Choice Week is America's largest celebration of educational choice.
  • Additionally, Governor Jared Polis has issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 24-30 as Colorado School Choice Week in the state.
  • "National School Choice Week unites educators, leaders, and families in pursuit of a common goal: educating and inspiring children for the future," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School Choice Week.
  • Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and guides to assist families searching for schools or learning environments for their children.

Newmont Donates $500,000 to Support the Colorado COVID Relief Fund

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
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Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (Newmont or the Company) today announced a $500,000 donation to the Colorado COVID Relief Fund, a statewide relief effort established in March with the support of Governor Jared Polis.

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  • Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT) (Newmont or the Company) today announced a $500,000 donation to the Colorado COVID Relief Fund, a statewide relief effort established in March with the support of Governor Jared Polis.
  • Newmonts donation to the Colorado COVID Relief Fund is targeted to benefit residents of Teller and Fremont counties, the communities closest to the Companys Cripple Creek and Victor mine (CC&V).
  • Governor Polis said, We are excited that Newmont is joining the CO COVID Relief Efforts.
  • The Fund is focused on three key areas to ensure the most positive impact and reach those who need it most:
    Additional information about the Colorado COVID Relief Fund, including grant application instructions, can be found at HelpColoradoNow.org .

Governor Polis and CDHS Launch National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Focus on Building Parental Resilience

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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DENVER, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Jared Polis and Michelle Barnes, Executive Director of Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), joined community partners, county leaders and child advocates for a virtual launch of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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  • DENVER, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Jared Polis and Michelle Barnes, Executive Director of Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), joined community partners, county leaders and child advocates for a virtual launch of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
  • The occasion reinforced the importance of all Coloradans helping to build parental resilience, strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect during the Coronovirus pandemic.
  • The virtual launch of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Colorado can be found on the CO4Kids Facebook page .
  • The hotline provides one statewide, easy-to-remember phone number for reporting suspected child abuse and neglect, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Spread

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
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DENVER, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A day after Governor Jared Polis announced a state of emergency in Colorado amid the spread of coronavirus, organizers of the 2020 Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference have cancelled the event.

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  • DENVER, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A day after Governor Jared Polis announced a state of emergency in Colorado amid the spread of coronavirus, organizers of the 2020 Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference have cancelled the event.
  • The gathering was set to bring together over 2,000 early childhood professionals and stakeholders to the heart of Denver on March 13th and 14th.
  • Organizers were in discussions with government, health, and community leaders before deciding that cancellation was in the best interest of the community.
  • About Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference (RMECC): it is the region's largest and leading early childhood conference.The conference provides early childhood professionals, business leaders, policymakers, parents, caregivers and other key stakeholders with top-notch keynote speakers, hundreds of workshops, exhibitors and networking opportunities.

THIS WEEK: 690 Celebrations of School Choice Week Organized by Schools, Organizations, and Individuals Underway in Colorado

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Friday, January 24, 2020
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National School Choice Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) will be the largest celebration of educational choice in U.S. history, with a record-shattering 13.7 million Americans expected to participate.

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  • National School Choice Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) will be the largest celebration of educational choice in U.S. history, with a record-shattering 13.7 million Americans expected to participate.
  • Governor Jared Polis issued an official proclamation recognizing Jan. 26 - Feb. 1 as Colorado School Choice Week.
  • National School Choice Week is an independent public awareness effort designed to shine a spotlight on effective education options for children.
  • National School Choice Week celebrates all types of school choice options, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.

Learning Economy and Colorado Department of Higher Education Announce the Launch of Colorado Education Work Lab (C-Lab)

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Saturday, December 14, 2019
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DENVER, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), in partnership with Learning Economy , is excited to announce the launch of the ColoradoEducation Work Lab (C-Lab) .

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  • DENVER, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), in partnership with Learning Economy , is excited to announce the launch of the ColoradoEducation Work Lab (C-Lab) .
  • This collaborative, future-focused, research-driven initiative aims to position Colorado as a national leader and model for 21st-century education and work infrastructure.
  • C-Lab strives to address Governor Jared Polis' priority to ensure all Coloradans have access to opportunities for quality, life-long education connected to the future of work.
  • "We are incredibly excited about the Colorado Education Work Lab,"said Chris Purifoy, CEO and Chairman of Learning Economy.