It is the purpose of this division to plan and promote the economic development of the state and particularly those rural and lesser populated areas of the state which desire to encourage such development, as well as neighborhoods with chronic unemployment; to stimulate the growth and prosperity of commerce, agriculture, industry, labor, and the professions within such areas of the state; to advertise and publicize the state of Colorado; and to coordinate the efforts of private and governmental agencies engaged in similar activities within the state.
Source: L. 63: p. 142, § 2. C.R.S. 1963: § 3-18-2. L. 72: p. 139, § 1.