This October, Colorado Springs is recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In our increasingly digitally-connected world, Colorado Springs’ cybersecurity industry has risen to the top as a national leader in the industry. From big-name companies to government institutions, major players in the city’s cybersecurity ecosystem have the region poised for continued growth. A million-dollar industry with […]

This October, we’re celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month in Colorado Springs. Right at the intersection of business and creativity, Colorado Springs is home to more than 50 pieces of permanent public art, a roster of esteemed cultural institutions and a jam-packed schedule of artsy events and festivals. With these opportunities, it’s no surprise that […]

As the birthplace of GPS technology and the first floppy disc drives, Colorado Springs has innovation engraved in its DNA and entrepreneurs and visionaries are taking note. While it’s no secret that small businesses and startups thrive in Colorado Springs, the city is consistently recognized as a hotbed for entrepreneurs and startups. Whether you’re a […]

The success of our sports and healthcare industries are thanks in part to the rapid growth of medical technology in Colorado Springs. The region boasts a business-friendly environment that’s primed for innovation and includes a variety of companies operating in the biotechnology, medical, and diagnostic devices fields. In addition to several healthcare providers and forward-looking […]

Colorado Springs is an epicenter for women-owned and women-run businesses that are led by some of the nation’s most ingenious thinkers. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses in El Paso County increased by 45% between 2002 and 2012, according to U.S. Census Data. Women are spearheading growth in Colorado Springs which shines a light […]

In recognition of this month’s National Higher Education Day, we’re taking time to appreciate the wide variety of educational institutions available to the residents of Colorado Springs. As the No. 16 Most Educated City in the Country, according to WalletHub, the Colorado Spring’s education system benefits the entire family, powers our talent pipeline, and drives […]

Thanks to factors like low utility costs and the city’s skilled workforce, the Colorado Springs manufacturing sector is thriving. Home to no less than 402 manufacturing companies and 11,600 employees, not to mention one of the largest Foreign Trade Zones in the country, there’s no better place to locate manufacturing operations, regardless of industry sector. […]

This week marks the fourth annual Economic Development Week (EDW), an international event with goals to increase awareness for local programs that ultimately create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and increase the quality of life in local communities. To highlight the importance of economic development in the Colorado Springs region, let’s look at some areas […]

The city is currently hosting the largest gathering of space professionals in the world, the 35th Annual Space Symposium (April 8-11). Colorado Springs’ aerospace and defense industry is poised for more economic growth and national recognition this spring. Each year Colorado Springs plays host to the premier event for space professionals, which strengthens the city’s […]

A vibrant startup ecosystem Take an ambitious tech community with a history of innovation – think floppy disks and GPS, just to name a few – and pair it with accessible capital and available resources, and you have a city on the move. But Colorado Springs’ entrepreneurial assets don’t end there. The collaborative startup ecosystem […]