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Colorado Space Coalition

To advance leadership opportunities and business advocacy in four of the region's largest growth industries, the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation leads four industry-focused affiliates.

Colorado Space Coalition

The Colorado Space Coalition (CSC) is a group of industry stakeholders working to make Colorado a center of excellence for aerospace. CSC members – including space companies, military leaders, academic organizations, research centers, and economic development groups – promote Colorado’s significant space assets as well as advancing legislation vital to industry growth and success.

The CSC is an industry affiliate of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. The Colorado Economic Development Commission is a major financial contributor to the CSC's marketing initiatives.

CSC members span the entire state, representing diverse backgrounds, but united goals.

If you're interested in joining the CSC to promote and expand Colorado's aerospace industry, email us for membership information or call 303.620.8133. 

CSC Initiatives

The CSC focuses on the following initiatives to expand Colorado's position as the nation's No. 2 aerospace economy: 

  • Recruit new companies and expand existing aerospace employment in the state.
  • Market and promote the industry nationally and internationally.
  • Maintain an advisory dialogue with Colorado's Congressional delegation on key aerospace issues.
  • Expand networking and collaboration among the state's space companies.
  • Grow the state's pipeline of qualified aerospace workers. --Support funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in Colorado. 
  • Define the role of aerospace in the United States through partnering with the Aerospace States Association.
  • Provide support for Colorado's military and civilian space assets.

Leadership

Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera

Dianne Primavera is a leading patient advocate who has spent three decades fighting for every Coloradan's access to quality, affordable health care. Before becoming Lieutenant Governor, Dianne served as a state legislator representing Broomfield, Superior, and parts of Erie. Throughout her service, Dianne was highly regarded for her success working across the aisle to promote Colorado small businesses, lower prescription drug costs, and expand access to affordable health care. Most recently, Dianne served as the CEO of Susan G. Komen Colorado, one of the largest organizations in the country dedicated to breast cancer prevention, treatment, research, and education. Dianne is a lifelong Coloradan and Broomfield resident. She has two adult daughters and a one-year-old granddaughter, Kailani.

Dr. Ron Sega

Dr. Ron Sega brings decades of experience in applying academic research to real-world situations. He joined Colorado State from the U.S. Government, where he served as Under Secretary of the Air Force. A former astronaut, Sega flew two missions into space on the space shuttle Discovery in 1994 and as payload commander for the third shuttle/Mir docking mission aboard Atlantis in 1996. Dr. Sega serves as Vice President for Energy, the Environment, and Applied Research at the Colorado State University Research Foundation, and is one of the University’s champions of clean and renewable energy. Sega also serves as a special advisor to the President on energy and the environment. As the Woodward Professor of Systems Engineering in the College of Engineering, Sega is a leader in developing systems engineering curricula in collaboration with industry and other universities in the state.

CSC Resources

Manufacturer's Edge (Formerly CAMT)
A statewide manufacturing assistance center dedicated to increasing the competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers.

Colorado Jobs
Lists job opportunities and provides career advice, employment market news, and information on Colorado career and job fairs.

Connecting Colorado
Individuals seeking employment and businesses seeking employees are matched to fit each other's needs.

Launch into Aeropace
Features information on industry internships and colleges that offer aerospace-related degrees.

Clearance Jobs.com
Focuses on job seekers that hold active or current Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Energy security clearances.

Transition Assistance Online
TAonline focuses on military personnel transitioning from service to civilian careers.

Space Careers
An online jobs board dedicated to careers in space.

Get Aerospace Engineering Jobs
Online one-stop resource for finding and filling aerospace engineering positions

Avjobs
Professional aviation employment assistance provides a common meeting place for aviation employers and applicants.

Aerotek
A staffing agency dedicated to technical and professional aeronautic careers.

GeoSearch, Inc.
A recruitment firm specializing in GIS, GPS, and other related sciences.

Calendar

Unless noted otherwise, meetings take place at the Metro Denver EDC, 1445 Market Street (Chamber Building).

Please note, that Colorado Space Coalition meetings are for members and guests only. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact our Membership Team.

Contact Us

The Colorado Space Coalition is an industry affiliate of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation. We're a mile closer to space and located in Lower Downtown Denver.

For more information on Colorado's aerospace industry or the Colorado Space Coalition contact:

Morgan Alu
Director, International Development & Special Projects
Phone: 303.620.8067
info@spacecolorado.org