On 28 October, the CBI hosted a business delegation led by Michael Hancock, Mayor of Denver, for a private discussion on trade and investment between the UK and the US state of Colorado.
After hosting the Governor of Minnesota and Lieutenant Governor of California in recent engagements, this event continued a CBI priority of partnering with state and local governments to unlock opportunities for UK business in the US.
With an annual GDP of nearly $200 billion and expected population of 3.6 million in 2030, the greater Denver area is a major US success story for creating vibrant clusters of growth and holds massive investment partnership potential in key sectors headlined by UK firms. Its population of 711,000 has grown by 21% over the past 10 years thanks to an impressive infrastructure network, low cost of living, and diverse and educated talent pool.
Mayor Hancock spoke to the room about Denver’s major success stories and emergence from the Covid-19 pandemic and their flagship economic sectors such as the aerospace, life sciences, and green energy industries. The CBI also heard from Damani Leech, President of
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