Trailblazers, trend setters, and cutting-edge companies gathered together at the business party of the year to celebrate and recognize Colorado Springs businesses and some of the region’s best years of economic growth at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Annual Gala Saturday, Nov. 3 at The Broadmoor International Center. Vance Brown, CEO of the National […]

A new ranking may come as no surprise to those already familiar with Colorado Springs’ aerospace and defense industry and long-standing military excellence. WalletHub recently ranked Colorado Springs number three among the Best Places for Veterans to Live. The report compared 100 of the most populated U.S. cities across four key dimensions: employment, economy, quality […]

With hundreds of cities vying to become the next Silicon Valley, unexpected hotspots like Colorado Springs are making waves in our nation’s tech and startup ecosystem. Colorado Springs is home to a variety of tech companies, but they all have one thing in common: game-changing ideas. Let’s take a closer look at the five tech […]

By Rachel Beck Vice president, government affairs Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC This fall’s ballot is a long one, full of proposals on a number of critical state and local issues, as well as a host of candidates for federal, state and local offices, including, after nearly a decade with John Hickenlooper in the state’s […]

As Colorado Springs’ downtown continues to transform, several exciting new initiatives will soon turn the budding millennial hub into a “smart city.” These changes will take place thanks to the development of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum and a new city partnership with Panasonic called SmartCOS. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is slated […]

From corporate concerns to global threats, the cybersecurity industry is becoming a top priority in our digitally-connected world. Colorado Springs is rapidly becoming a national leader in cybersecurity commerce, employment and innovation, with its optimal combination of tech companies, higher education institutions and national defense operations. In total, Colorado Springs’ cybersecurity ecosystem generates nearly $1 […]

Fort Carson will see an increase of approximately 200 soldiers following an announcement that the installation’s 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team will convert to a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and remain at Fort Carson. “For decades, Fort Carson and its service men and women have supported our country and our community. This brigade conversion […]

By Yemi Mobolade Vice president, business retention and expansion Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Starting a small business is both exciting and challenging, but there are also unique nuances, such as local government regulatory guidelines and expectations, that require specific resources and approaches. To help clear business entry pathways in Colorado Springs, City Agencies for […]

  By Tammy Fields Chief Economic Development Officer Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC   Well past the mid-way point and with the end of the year in our sights, work continues at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC as we capitalize on a strong economy, growing workforce, and national recognition for Colorado Springs. Jobs and […]

The United States Air Force Academy’s  (USAFA) “Long Blue Line” is a phrase many of us do not recognize, but to an elite few, it speaks of the time-honored tradition and distinguished service inside one of America’s prestigious academic and military institutions. Joining the ranks of the “Long Blue Line” – a reference to thousands […]