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Volleyball players
Olympic ideals drive a sense of excellence within Colorado Springs

With the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, 59 national and worldwide sports organizations, and 23 National Governing Bodies of Sport based in Colorado Springs, our city is driven by Olympic excellence. The newest project for the city known as Olympic City USA is an exciting achievement: Colorado Springs officially broke ground on the United States […]

August 14, 2017
Boecore, Pikes Peak Community College partner with state to upgrade employee skills

This year, nearly 100 Boecore employees took part in job training programs at Pikes Peak Community College. Boecore, a Colorado Springs engineering company specializing in cyber security, software solutions, system engineering, enterprise networks and mission operations, presented its employees with this opportunity after it earned the Colorado FIRST/Existing Industry grant. The Colorado FIRST/Existing Industry grant […]

July 31, 2017
Colorado Springs Veterans
How Colorado Springs is Helping Veterans Succeed in Their Post-Service Careers

It’s no secret that Colorado Springs is home to a strong military veteran community, due in part to the large presence of U.S. military bases and commands in the region. Colorado Springs is proud to be home for so many who have served, and is often ranked as one of the best cities in the […]

July 12, 2017
Colorado Springs Higher Education
Colorado Springs Higher Education: 10 Cool Facts You Might Not Know

In Colorado Springs, we take pride in going above and beyond—and our city’s top-tier colleges and universities are no exception. With academic programs that are annually recognized among the nation’s best, Colorado Springs has been called one of the five most educated cities in the nation. Here are some fun facts that make Colorado Springs’ […]

June 8, 2017
Angler with Fishing Pole
The Best Spots for Outdoor Activities in Colorado Springs

Set against an iconic Rocky Mountain backdrop, it’s no surprise that Colorado Springs consistently ranks as one of the best places in the country for outdoor lovers and adventure-seeking families. Summer is just on the horizon, which means school break and more hours of sunshine are just the excuse you need to head to Colorado […]

May 19, 2017
Global SuperTanker
Company Spotlight: Global SuperTanker Fights Wildfires Worldwide

This January the village of Llico, a community southwest of the Chilean capital of Santiago, was in danger of being engulfed in the flames of the largest wildfire in Chile’s history. However, thanks to the work of the Colorado Springs-based Global SuperTanker, the whole situation changed. Setting a world record for liquid dropped by an […]

May 1, 2017
Colorado Springs Skyline
Colorado Springs Culture: What to Explore this Spring

The spring season is finally here, and what better way to re-energize your routine than to explore some of Colorado Springs’ cultural gems? Whether your passion is history, theater, fine art, sports, music or food, it’s likely that you’ll find a perfect match for your interests right around the corner—from hip new breweries to favorite […]

April 21, 2017
Tumbleweed Tiny House Co.
Tumbleweed Tiny House Company Relocates Headquarters to Colorado Springs

One Colorado Springs company is proving that major success can be found not by thinking big—but by thinking “tiny.” As of February 2017, Tumbleweed Tiny House Company—the nation’s leading manufacturer of tiny homes (low-cost mobile or residential houses as small as 100-400 square feet)—officially transferred its corporate headquarters to Colorado Springs from California. Colorado Springs […]

April 13, 2017
Colorado Springs Airport
A Look Into Colorado Springs’ Airport Boom

This March’s big news on the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) centered around one main topic—the seven new Frontier Airlines flights soon to be offered from the airport to high-profile destinations such as Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Chicago. And these new flights are just the beginning of the airport’s story of recent success. With roughly […]

April 6, 2017
Red Leg Brewing Company
Where Innovation is Brewing: 10 Colorado Springs Hotspots to Mull Over Your Next Big Idea

There are certain settings where good ideas simply come to life. Whether your best thinking happens at a comfy coffee shop, peaceful tea house or buzzing brewery, you’ll find Colorado Springs to be full of the perfect spaces for quiet introspection and creative conversation. What’s more, as one of the most affordable, most desirable and […]

March 21, 2017