The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is collecting nominations for its Honorary Commander program, an initiative to foster relationships between the local community and USAFA and promote a better understanding of and support for USAFA and Air Force missions. The two-year program is planned to kickoff this year. Honorary Commanders will be invited to numerous […]

By Rachel Beck Vice President of Government Affairs, Chamber & EDC Delivery drivers stuck in traffic, racking up overtime. Executives 45 minutes late to important meetings in Denver because the highway was closed. Tourists turning around, frustrated by congestion. We hear stories like this every day from our businesses. It’s why we’ve made transportation funding […]

Millennials are flocking to Colorado Springs at a higher rate than any other U.S. city, according to a report that was just released by the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program. Colorado Springs saw a 14.7 percent millennial growth rate from 2010 to 2015, leading all other cities in the nation, including hotspots like Denver, Austin, […]

Colorado Springs is on the rise. Estimated to surpass metro Denver in the next 15 years as the largest city in the state, the city is drawing the attention of businesses, investors and talented professionals alike. From new companies moving in and the construction of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum to a growing Creative […]

With 80-plus cybersecurity, more than 140 information technology companies and five high-tech military installations, Colorado Springs is home to a robust technology industry, and is regularly recognized as a top city for cybersecurity companies and their workforce. Earlier this year, the Chamber & EDC, under a Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment grant received […]

Colorado Springs, already a booming Front Range business destination and one of the nation’s top real estate markets, is home to one of the most enticing corporate real estate offers in the nation right now: 2424 Garden of the Gods, the largest office space currently available for lease in the state of Colorado. This stunning space, […]

On November 29, in partnership with the Chamber & EDC, The Gazette presented the winners of the 2017 Best Workplaces Awards, the inaugural year of this recognition program. Workplaces were evaluated by their own employees who responded to an independent survey, which asked them questions about organizational health, engagement and leadership, and other factors. At the […]

The Chamber & EDC is thankful for all our members. They are a key part of our community and a driving force behind our mission and vision. At a reception during our Annual Gala in November, we honored businesses with membership anniversaries this year. We want to continue to celebrate the loyalty of these members […]

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, […]

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 […]