When Bill Morris left his corporate telecommunications job during the recession, he knew it was time for a change of pace. With a tight job market and struggling economy, Morris decided to pursue work in the nonprofit sector, helping Colorado Springs residents who were living with disabilities. “My oldest brother was diagnosed with a developmental […]

  By Rich Burchfield Chief Defense Development Officer Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC   Our classified defense and intelligence operations might be flying under the radar, but our state’s innovation knows no bounds. A recent study shows Colorado’s defense industry and veteran community is producing a $36.6 billion economic impact, making it a source of […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC’s Annual Gala is the region’s premier business networking event of the year, featuring more than 600 attendees, an awards ceremony, dinner and drinks, and dynamic entertainment. Each year, the Chamber & EDC recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation in business with its Business Citizen of the Year and Industry Awards […]

Whether we want to believe it or not, 2018 is already half-way over. And while we can’t wait to see all the ways Colorado Springs will continue to make headlines in the second half of the year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate this year’s biggest stories and best accolades so far. In case you […]

Colorado Springs will welcome entrepreneurs from all backgrounds for a celebration of the region’s growing startup scene during the fourth-annual TechStars Startup Week, August 20 –24. Filled with workshops, networking and speaking events, Startup Week is an exciting time for the region’s entrepreneurial community. More than 300 people are expected to attend sessions throughout the […]

By Vinnie Persichetti Director, cybersecurity programs Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC   When it comes to cybersecurity threats, gone are the days of black-hooded hackers and nefarious types hunkered down in basements. Today’s cybercrime masterminds are savvy and well-armed to cost businesses, governments, and just about any organization trillions of dollars in collective damages. Now, […]

This just in – Colorado Springs ranks #1 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s Most Desirable Place to Live. The ranking is compiled based on a survey of people across the country to determine where, out of the 125 most populous metro areas in the nation, residents would live if given […]

A robust, vibrant startup ecosystem of companies, entrepreneurs, and talent is crucial to a strong business community. In the Colorado Springs area, Peak Startup helps cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit with Startup Week, a five-day celebration of our local startup community. With relevant and applicable workshops, presentations, events, and mentoring sessions designed to inspire, educate, and […]

It might be the fact that global ransomware demands exceeded $5 billion in 2017. Or maybe that corporate cybersecurity damages are projected to hit $6 trillion by 2021. Or perhaps it’s that heavy hitters like Warren Buffett have cited cybersecurity as “the number one issue facing humanity.” Yeah, an even greater threat than nuclear weapons. […]

The four institutions that make up the Quad Innovation Partnership each have very specific concentrations: a community college, a public state university, a small liberal arts private school and a United States military academy. But what they all have in common is the mission to strategically address the workforce needs of Colorado Springs’ businesses by […]