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Colorado Springs ranks No. 2 in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Places to Live

Colorado Springs ranks number two for best places to live in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest study released today, the 2018 Best Places to Live. The report takes into consideration the most important factors that people consider in a great hometown, including affordability, job prospects, and quality of life. According […]

April 10, 2018
Sunset In Orbit
aerospace
Three Reasons Why Colorado Springs’ Aerospace Industry is Boosting the Economy

As Colorado Springs gears up for one of the most important industry events of the year, the Space Foundation’s 34th Annual Space Symposium (April 16-19), our aerospace economy continues to thrive. The event, which brings together leading aerospace professionals from around the world, includes four days of networking events, lectures and discussions on pressing questions […]

April 9, 2018
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity in Colorado Springs: A Big Year Ahead

Colorado Springs, known as one of the nation’s top cities for cybersecurity, is poised to make major industry strides in 2018. This is largely in part thanks to the new National Cybersecurity Center, which is based in Colorado Springs and recently moved into their new headquarters. With state-of-the-art facilities and innovative leaders at the helm, […]

March 26, 2018
More than March Madness: no limits to Colorado Springs’ sports economy

March Madness is in full swing – and from top picks to Cinderella stories, everyone has their favorite team. In Colorado Springs, it’s a full court press as USA Basketball nears completion of its new headquarters in the center of downtown. In Colorado Springs since 1979, USA Basketball is in good company among 23 total […]

March 20, 2018
Colorado Springs Airport
Airport Business Magazine Spotlights Colorado Springs Airport Growth

Rounding out his first year as the aviation director for the Colorado Springs Airport, Greg Phillips interviewed with journalist Benét Wilson for a feature that was just published in Airport Business Magazine. The interview discusses his background in aviation, how the airport has tackled past challenges, how it is rapidly growing as Colorado’s second largest […]

March 20, 2018
Sisters who recycle military surplus into civilian treasures to keynote ATHENA Award Luncheon

Emily Núñez Cavness and Betsy Núñez, Forbes 30 under 30 Fellows, White House Champions of Change and sisters and co-founders of Sword & Plough, a socially conscious company that has captured the world, will serve as keynote speakers for the April 5 ATHENA Award Luncheon. Emily and Betsy were born into military life, often sharing […]

March 12, 2018
Colorado Springs Intersection
economy
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Colorado #1 State in the Nation for Economy

Colorado has the top economy in the nation this year, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 Best States ranking. The ranking, created using reports from McKinsey & Company, examined thousands of data points across a number of different categories to create an overall measure of how well states are performing for their citizens. […]

March 7, 2018
Boise, Idaho
2018 Regional Leaders Trip: Boise Bound

Community development, robust information technology and manufacturing industries, a growing real estate market, and a thriving cultural center are just some of the reasons the Chamber & EDC has selected Boise, Idaho, for our 2018 Regional Leaders Trip, June 5-8. “Boise as a blossoming metropolis offers everything you could ask for in a modern community […]

February 26, 2018
United States Olympic Training Center
Olympics
Pikes Peak to PyeongChang: Colorado Springs’ Olympic assets

When it comes to living up to the reputation of one of the most revered brands in the world, Colorado Springs continues to deliver the goods as Olympic City USA, as the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang wind down. The Colorado Springs region offers an impressive array of assets that help transform athletes to […]

February 23, 2018
2018 ATHENA nominees announced

The Pikes Peak region has no shortage of remarkable women in business. They take corporations, governments, institutions and other organizations to new heights every day. But it’s those who take the time to inspire others to greatness, to surpass expectations and better the world that clear the path for talented and dynamic leaders to rise […]

February 21, 2018