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Colorado Springs is booming for business

Colorado Springs has been buzzing in recent months with stories of its booming real estate market, affordability, and low unemployment. These are all key pieces of the puzzle in Colorado Springs’ economic boom, driven by a wave of business and industry growth, new residents moving to the city, a burgeoning reputation for culture and dining, […]

December 4, 2017
Fishermen on Crystal Reservoir in Cascade Colorado on in the fall
Five Reasons to Be Thankful for Colorado Springs

Here in Colorado Springs, there’s plenty for which to be thankful. From our city’s booming industries to its top-notch quality of life, countless factors make Colorado Springs the perfect place to call home. Here are five of the many reasons why we’re thankful for Colorado Springs this year: Talent That Works Hard: One of Colorado […]

November 16, 2017
Luisa Graff Jewelers
Small biz spotlight: Luisa Graff Jewelers combines love of jewelry and family

With Small Business Saturday just around the corner on Nov. 25, we are featuring some of our small business members. Small businesses, ones with 25 employees or less, make up the majority of our Chamber & EDC membership and help drive our region forward. Q & A with Luisa Graff, CEO of Luisa Graff Jewlers […]

November 16, 2017
Small biz spotlight: The Cooks Marketplace, a community food hub

With Small Business Saturday just around the corner on Nov. 25, we are featuring some of our small business members. Small businesses, ones with 25 employees or less, make up the majority of our Chamber & EDC membership and help drive our region forward. Q&A with Jon-Michael Horst, President & CEO of The Cooks Marketplace […]

November 15, 2017
Small biz spotlight: Rutledge’s celebrates 51 years

With Small Business Saturday just around the corner on Nov. 25, we’re featuring some of our small business members. Small businesses, ones with 25 employees or less, make up the majority of our Chamber & EDC membership and help drive our region forward. Q& A with Jerry Rutledge, owner of Rutledge’s Tell us about your […]

November 14, 2017
Small Business Spirit Thrives in Colorado Springs

With the annual Small Business Saturday around the corner on November 25, the Chamber & EDC is sharing highlights of some of our small business members with 25 employees or less.  Small business is a driving force behind the growth of the United States’ economy.  A majority of Chamber & EDC members are small businesses, […]

November 13, 2017
Colorado Springs
End-of-Year Events and Festivals to Check Out in Colorado Springs

One key factor behind Colorado Springs’ unbeatable quality of life? There’s always something new going on—and the later months of the year are no exception. Thanks to festivals and events that engage folks of all ages, you certainly won’t be at a loss of things to do during the city’s colder months. Here are a […]

October 26, 2017
Sports Medicine in Colorado Springs: A Healthy Industry

One of Colorado Springs’ many points of pride is being home to many of the nation’s best athletes, including some of the 15,000 Olympians, Paralympians, and Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls who train at the U.S. Olympic Training Center each year. Olympic City USA’s sports community is also fueled by more than 20 National Olympic governing […]

October 17, 2017
Colorado Springs Hikes
Don’t Miss These Fall Hikes in Colorado Springs

Autumn is a beautiful time to be in Colorado Springs, and it’s one of the best seasons to enjoy the city’s wide array of outdoor activities. The Rocky Mountains are just minutes from downtown and are filled with stunning hikes for people of all ages and skill levels, with views ranging from pristine canyon streams […]

October 13, 2017
Wild Goose Meeting House
OZY: Colorado Springs is “thriving,” “young,” and “affordable”

After recently being recognized in the media for its booming airport and startup culture, Colorado Springs is in the headlines once again–this time for being a hipster hotspot with an affordable cost of living. This online feature in OZY highlights Colorado Springs as a “thriving” city with an affordable average home price and a beautiful […]

September 6, 2017