The Economic Development Association for Black Communities

🗳️ Colorado voters have spoken.

The results of this week’s primary elections will shape Colorado’s political landscape for years to come.

Among the key primary winners:

• Attorney General Phil Weiser secured the Democratic nomination for Governor after defeating U.S. Senator Michael Bennet in one of the state’s most closely watched races.

• Melat Kiros won the Democratic nomination for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, defeating longtime incumbent Diana DeGette in a race that drew national attention.

• In Colorado’s highly competitive 8th Congressional District, Manny Rutinel won the Democratic primary, setting up one of the state’s most consequential general election contests this November.

• Jena Griswold won the Democratic primary for Colorado Attorney General and will advance to the general election this fall.

At the EDABC, we know that elections matter because policy matters. The leaders elected yesterday will make decisions that influence economic development, small business growth, workforce opportunities, access to capital, housing, infrastructure, and the long-term prosperity of communities across Colorado.

We encourage everyone to:

• Stay informed
• Learn where candidates stand on the issues that matter most to your community
• Make your voice heard in the general election.

Democracy is strongest when communities are informed, engaged, and represented.....

Applications are open for the fully-funded 2026 BMO Fellowship!

A 16-week program for entrepreneurs and small business owners strengthening economic resilience and expanding opportunity across Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, and LA.

This year, the Fellowship is looking for ventures driving impact in one of three key areas:

💳 Bringing formal financial services to underbanked communities and emerging markets
💼 Supporting small businesses
🏡 Expanding home ownership opportunities

Gain access to workshops, mentors, capital connections, pitch training, and more!

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
We review applications on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better!
Learn more + apply: https://watson.is/bmo-fellowship/

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💚 🖤

As we commemorate this day, may we continue to pursue economic freedom, strengthen our communities, and create a future where prosperity is shared and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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The EDABC’s 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺: 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 is bringing together candidates running for Colorado’s 1st District U.S. Representative seat for a direct conversation with the community.

Join 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 and 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘀 as they discuss their vision for Colorado’s 1st District, address issues impacting our communities, and answer questions from attendees.

This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, understand where they stand on the issues, and make a more informed decision about the future leadership of Colorado’s 1st District.

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Your presence matters.

Register today and be part of the conversation.

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We’re officially one week away from the 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Over the past several weeks, we’ve frequently discussed access, visibility, and understanding how development and economic opportunity move across Colorado.

Now, we get to experience these projects, conversations, and growth corridors in real time.

This tour was designed to give participants direct exposure to the projects, growth corridors, and economic activity shaping communities across Colorado right now—not after the fact.

Participants will:
• Visit active development and investment areas
• Gain insight into growth strategies shaping local communities
• Engage with professionals connected to the work
• Better understand how development impacts long-term opportunity

If you know this experience aligns with where you’re headed professionally, now is the time to secure your spot.

Still want more context before registering? Follow the link in our Bio to watch the replay of our Informational Session

Don’t wait—Secure your seat before registration closes....

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠 — 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝟭
𝘛𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 16, 2026, 𝘢𝘵 6 𝘱.𝘮., 𝘗𝘰𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵

Join the Economic Development Association for Black Communities (EDABC), for the Colorado Congressional Forum featuring candidates running for Colorado’s 1st District U.S. Representative seat.

Candidates Wanda James and Melat Kiros will discuss their vision for the community, key issues impacting Colorado’s 1st District, and their approach to leadership and representation.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Engage directly with the candidates
• Ask questions about the issues that matter most
• Learn where each candidate stands on priorities impacting the community

This is more than a forum—it’s an opportunity to contribute, be heard, and help shape the future of leadership for Colorado’s 1st District.

The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

Register now—LINK IN BIO!!!...

Join us on Tomorrow, for our Informational Session and gain a clear understanding of what the Opportunity Pipeline Tour is and who this experience was designed for.

During the session, we’ll cover how the tour connects to broader conversations around access, opportunity, and economic growth across Colorado

This is your opportunity to ask questions, gain context, and determine whether it aligns with where you’re headed.

Join us and get the full picture.

🔗 Register today - LINK IN BIO...