JEC recognizes Eighth Continent Project as Economic Developer of The Year
At its 2009 Industry Appreciation Awards on March 25,
Jefferson Economic Council awarded the
8th Continent Project its 2009 Genesis Award, with its designation "Economic Developer of the Year," for creating new jobs, investment opportunities, and economic expansion within Jefferson County, Colorado. "JeffCo" comprises almost the entire western side of the Denver metropolitan area and possesses one of the highest concentrations of aerospace professionals in the world. Accepting the award was 8th Continent director Burke Fort, who was accompanied by the campus leadership of the
Colorado School of Mines, 8C's home institution.