THE GOVERNOR'S NEWSLETTER

March 24, 2025

Celebrating Colorado Canada Friendship Day

Governor Polis holds a small bottle of Canadian maple syrup, posing for a photo next to Canadian Consul General Sylvain Fabo in front American, Canadian, and Colorado flags.

I celebrated Colorado Canada Friendship Day by raising the Canadian National Flag at the Colorado State Capitol on March 15th, and in the evening, by lighting up the Capitol with the Canadian national colors.

From maple syrup to our Colorado Avalanche players, we in Colorado appreciate our friendship and close ties with Canada. Raising the Canadian flag is symbolic of our friendship, showing that when we work together, even in challenging times, we grow our economy and make the people of both sovereign nations better off.

I am grateful for our friends to the north, and look forward to annually celebrating Colorado Canada Friendship day. I will also be hosting a Colorado Mexico Friendship Day in the coming weeks.

Press Release: Colorado Canada Friendship Day

Highlighting Colorado’s Leadership and Efforts to Address Workforce Needs

Governor Polis stands with a group of CrossPurpose staff and program participants. Some of the participants hold signs that advertise the program's positive impacts on the community.

Arnold Ventures and I recently announced The Colorado Partnership for Proven Initiatives, a new multi-year $20 million philanthropic partnership to improve economic opportunities for Coloradans, starting with expanding students’ access to the support needed to thrive in the classroom and workforce, helping more Coloradans build brighter futures.

As a state, we continue investing in talent development initiatives so all Coloradans can access good-paying jobs and employers can find the skilled workers needed to grow and thrive.

At the Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summit, I met with industry and education leaders from Denver to discuss much needed career pathway solutions and begin developing workforce plans to ensure that Colorado workers develop the skills employers need. I also visited one of the Opportunity Now grant recipients, CrossPurpose , to see firsthand how this funding supports Coloradans and benefits our workforce.

Call for Artists - Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway

In partnership with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade’s Colorado Creative Industries, I opened up submissions for local artists to integrate their work in the Colorado 150th Pedestrian Walkway. Artists should submit their work by April 1st, 2025.

Up to 20 artists or artist teams will be selected to create projects depicting or celebrating one of Colorado's historical narratives.
The ideal completion for the walkway will be August 2026. The artist selection process will be complete by June 1st, and we expect to begin the design process in the Summer of 2025.

The Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway will serve as a new gateway into revitalized Downtown Denver. The initiative aims to tell the story of Colorado’s 150 years while further re-energizing and highlighting the Civic Center area.

Answer the Call for Artists - How to Apply

EVENTS & NEWS CORNER

💡Share Your Ideas for the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway

In celebration of Colorado’s 150th birthday, the Polis Administration is excited to announce plans for the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway. Please complete this short survey to share your stories, ideas, and insights to help shape the historical narrative of this project.

✨ April 18th - Journey Through The Decades of Black Excellence Showcase

The Annual Black Excellence Showcase is a powerful celebration of culture, creativity, and community. This year’s theme, "Good Trouble for Black Futures," honors the legacy of John Lewis and the courage it takes to stand together, uplift one another, and create lasting change. This event will be hosted by AAYLS from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Hamilton Middle School, Denver, CO.

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PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS

National Governors Association Winter Meeting 2025 (March 6)
Celebrating Black History Month (February 21)
Highlighting Educational Excellence and International Cooperation in CO (February 3)
State of the State 2025 (January 10)
2024 In Review (December 31)
Lt. Governor Holiday Newsletter (December 28)

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