Michelle Hadwiger

Deputy Director & Director of Global Business Development - Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade

Overseeing Colorado's global business development strategy, Michelle is focused on advancing the state's economy, ensuring that Colorado is the most pro-business state in the country and remains competitive in the global marketplace.

Michelle leads the Global Business Development division and implements data driven- strategies that enhance Colorado's ability to attract and expand job creation opportunities, increase investment and accelerate the commercialization of innovative products and services in Colorado’s advanced industries. In her tenure at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Michelle has successfully recruited/retained clients such as Visa, Hitatchi Data Systems, United Airlines, Optiv, Woodward, Ibotta, Lockheed Martin, DigitalGlobe, DaVita, Comcast, Cognizant, Intel, and Surrey Satellites, representing thousands of new jobs across the state.

Michelle earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Colorado State University located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Michelle’s experience at the state level, coupled with her work with local municipalities and public-private partnerships, has resulted in unique expertise in aligning and integrating resources at the local, regional and state level. Her personal “get things done” style makes her one of the rising stars in the state.