Colorado Christian University and its
president, Bill Armstrong, were honored this morning at the 19th annual
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation (JeffCo EDC) Industry Awards.
The event honors impressive businesses that have proven to be
outstanding and innovative. Eleven companies, including Ball Aerospace and
Technologies Corporation, Xcel Energy, and Lockheed Martin GPS III, were
recognized for fueling the economic vitality in Jefferson County through their
creative leadership, innovation, collaboration, and technological
advancement.
President Armstrong and Colorado Christian University
were awarded the "Chairman's Choice Award" which is given to "an individual or
organization who has directly affected the economic vitality and quality of
life in Jefferson County."
Jeffco EDC is an economic development
organization with public and private investors, serving the needs of Jefferson
County, Colorado, a community of metropolitan Denver. Created in 1955, Jeffco
EDC is the oldest economic development organization in the state and continues
to provide excellence and leadership within the industry. For more information,
visit
www.jeffcoedc.org.