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People

Brian Vogt has been appointed director of Colorado's Office of Economic Development and International Trade.

People

Joe May, president of Colorado's community college system, announced his retirement, effective in February.

People

Robert Olsen, the director of the Fitzsimons Redevelopment Authority, will become the head of the Economic Development Administration's regional office in Denver.

People

Leroy Williams has been named as the new technology secretary for the state of Colorado. Williams, previously the state's chief information officer, will manage the Governor's Office of Innovation and Technology.

People

Paul Ray has left his position as director of the Colorado Office of Life Sciences and Biotechnology.

People and Organizational News

Colorado State Representative Tim Fritz is resigning his seat to become director of Colorado's Office of Aerospace and Aeronautics.

People and Organizational News

John Hansen is the new Secretary of Technology for the State of Colorado. Hansen retains his position as Chief Technology Officer as well.

TBED Comings and Goings

Colorado Governor Bill Owens has appointed Tim Fritz as the director of the Office of Aerospace and Aeronautics.

People

Marc Holtzman, Colorado's former science and technology advisor, is taking the position as president of Denver University.

EDA Names Winners of Excellence in Economic Development Awards

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently announced the recipients of its 2003 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. A total of eight award-winners were named across seven broad award categories. Those pocketing awards in Innovation and Technology-led Economic Development, respectively, are described below.

Innovation

People

Colorado Governor Bill Owens has appointed Paul Ray as the state's first director of biosciences.

Colorado Prepares Biotech Strategy

Earlier this week, Colorado Chief Technology Officer John Hansen released a statewide plan to develop biotechnology and life sciences industry sectors in Colorado. Colorado's Place in the Sun: A Bioscience Future provides analysis, direction and recommended actions for three key sector areas — workforce development, business development, and research development.

After outlining the state's current strengths in biotech and life sciences, the plan identifies several key factors for success: