A second phase of funding will build upon work to strengthen the region’s growing cyber assets COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – June 10, 2019 – Cybersecurity has a $1 billion economic impact in the Pikes Peak region. The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) are collaborating to make sure that number […]
In recognition of this month’s National Higher Education Day, we’re taking time to appreciate the wide variety of educational institutions available to the residents of Colorado Springs. As the No. 16 Most Educated City in the Country, according to WalletHub, the Colorado Spring’s education system benefits the entire family, powers our talent pipeline, and drives […]
Colorado Springs has a long history of honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, including the annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery. We’re also paying tribute to our strong veteran and military community this year, and the military roots that were established more than 70 years […]
Thanks to factors like low utility costs and the city’s skilled workforce, the Colorado Springs manufacturing sector is thriving. Home to no less than 402 manufacturing companies and 11,600 employees, not to mention one of the largest Foreign Trade Zones in the country, there’s no better place to locate manufacturing operations, regardless of industry sector. […]
This week marks the fourth annual Economic Development Week (EDW), an international event with goals to increase awareness for local programs that ultimately create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and increase the quality of life in local communities. To highlight the importance of economic development in the Colorado Springs region, let’s look at some areas […]
Colorado Springs has blanketed the news lately with talks on the U.S. Space Command Center looking for a city to call home, and the recent Space information sharing and analysis center (ISAC), which has landed in the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC). Colorado is the nation’s second-largest space economy behind California, with more than 500 aerospace […]
The right assets The defense community is buzzing with speculation about where U.S. Space Command’s headquarters will go. The excitement in Colorado Springs is reaching palpable levels, and for good reason. The region is already home to many space assets, including Air Force Space Command, two of the Air Force’s five space wings (21st Space […]
The accolades keep coming, and it’s no surprise Colorado Springs took another top three spot. The city is thriving, thanks in part to a booming downtown, low unemployment, and low cost of living, plus a vibrant startup ecosystem. Add in some *pretty* incredible views and a never-ending list of recreation options (like hundreds of miles of […]
The city is currently hosting the largest gathering of space professionals in the world, the 35th Annual Space Symposium (April 8-11). Colorado Springs’ aerospace and defense industry is poised for more economic growth and national recognition this spring. Each year Colorado Springs plays host to the premier event for space professionals, which strengthens the city’s […]
With the outdoor activities that Colorado Springs has to offer, there’s little room to wonder why businesses and residents love to call the Pikes Peak region home. Here, a passion for outdoor recreation is not just a way of life, but a significant economic driver. Did you know that Colorado Springs’s outdoor recreation fuels a […]