It comes as no surprise that the Pikes Peak region has the infrastructure and resources to support the permanent capacity of the U.S. Space Command with five of Colorado’s six active duty military installations right here in the Pikes Peak region. The criteria for the home of U.S. Space Command include requirements that the command […]

We knew this was going to continue to be a big year for legislation and it just keeps on coming. The federal mandate FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) enacted earlier this year was just the shallow end of the pool. Get your life vest- this isn’t a kiddie pool folks, the “Healthy Families and Workplaces Act” (1) […]

A classic road trip is your best bet for a get-a-way this year as social-distancing guidelines continue to alter 2020 plans. Colorado Springs, CO – the #1 most desirable city in the nation – is a must-see. The great outdoors and mountain views will be waiting and accessible by bike, foot, or car. The New York Times listed […]

When the going gets tough, our community gets going. That’s certainly been the case when it comes to all of us stepping up and supporting our local restaurants with socially-distanced dining and take-out and curbside orders. Although we typically don’t think of franchises as local businesses, many of the owners, and their employees, are local […]

Did you know, August 29th marks the first anniversary of POTUS re-establishing U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM)? This signifies a historic year for Colorado Springs—the past, present, and best future home to USSPACECOM and the epicenter of national security space – holding the title as the current location of the 11th Combatant Command in the Department […]

The brand new $61-million William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center is scheduled to open August 24, 2020, at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), connecting sports medicine with higher education. Home to athletes and a strong military community, Olympic City USA is the perfect location for this kind of innovative development. The […]

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed over COVID-19 concerns, Olympic City USA faces shutdowns of workout facilities for Olympians who are now confronted with staying in shape and at the top of their game during this uncertain time. Future Olympians are staying fit in a myriad of ways, including hiking North Cheyenne Cañon and even […]

As the second-largest city in the state, Colorado Springs has every modern luxury and resource shared by our northern neighbor – minus the traffic and congestion of a mega-city. The Best Places to Live in the Country U.S. News and World Report ranked Colorado Springs in the top three out of 125, and by the […]

As companies and schools across the country continue to operate remotely, two of Colorado Springs’ key industries, cybersecurity and information technology, are seeing a rapid increase in demand for their products and services. And yes, that means they are hiring too. World-renowned companies like Root9B and Raytheon are actively looking to recruit talented cybersecurity and IT professionals […]

Today, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Board of Directors announced positions on four ballot initiatives in the Colorado general election this November. Initiative 271: Graduated Income Tax: oppose Our stance on Graduated Income Tax: Colorado’s flat tax helps attract high earners and good-paying jobs that have helped our state’s economy thrive. Tax structures are […]