State economic development chief to speak at West Slope summit

Eve Lieberman

The head of the state economic development agency is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at an upcoming economic summit in Grand Junction.

Eve Lieberman, the executive director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is scheduled to speak at the Western Colorado Economic Summit scheduled for April 27 at Colorado Mesa University.

“We are thrilled to have Eve Lieberman as this year’s keynote speaker and look forward to her insight regarding the future of Western Colorado’s economy,” said Curtis Englehart, executive director of the Grand Junction Economic Partnership, which stages the annual summit.

“The spirit of the Western Slope is evident in its increasingly diversified economy,” Lieberman said. “From sectors like energy and natural resources to agriculture and outdoor recreation to advanced manufacturing, technology and health care, the culture and the economy are deeply tied to the region’s geography and strong work ethic. I look forward to discussing current economic trends and the ways that OEDIT and the state can support continued economic development in this important part of Colorado.”

Lieberman started her latest position at the beginning of the year.

She previously served as chief policy advisor and legislative counsel to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. She worked on efforts to help small businesses, lower the cost of health care and implement full-day kindergarten and universal preschool. She also worked 10 years in Congress, including a stint as chief of staff for Polis when he served as a U.S. representative.

Lieberman holds a political science degree from the University of Michigan and law degree from George Washington University Law School.

During her keynote address, Lieberman will discuss the economic landscape, how trends are shifting OEDIT’s role in advancing economic growth across the state and how Western Colorado businesses can benefit from OEDIT programs.

The Western Colorado Economic Summit also will include breakout sessions on housing, transportation and work force development.

Tickets to the summit are limited. For more information about availability, send an email to info@gjep.org. For more information about the summit, including the full agenda, visit the website located at www.WestCoEconomicSummit.org.