By: Nicole Jomantas (Colorado Springs, CO) – The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is pleased to announce that the Creel family has selected Colorado Springs as the location for its new pecan shelling and distribution facility which will bring an estimated 50 new jobs with an average annual wage of $76,000 and $50 million in […]

(Colorado Springs, CO) – Colorado Companies to Watch (CCTW) held its 18th annual awards gala on Friday, June 19, honoring Colorado’s 50 top second-stage companies at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. According to Colorado Companies to Watch, the 50 companies collectively project more than $628 million in revenue and 2,400 employees […]

(Colorado Springs, CO) – Colorado Springs and El Paso County received significant new investments in the future of America’s space operations and national security today as Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Congressman Jeff Crank announced major new Space Force initiatives for the region. “Over half of all Space Force Guardians live in […]

(Colorado Springs, CO) – The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce its selection as a recipient of $20,000 in grant funding through the Child Care Access Alliance, a statewide partnership launched by the Colorado Chamber Foundation, Gary Community Ventures and Executives Partnering to Invest in Children (EPIC). As one of seven […]

The $65 Million Public-Private Project Will Give Future Recruits and the Public an Up-Close Look at the Cadet Journey at One of America’s Military Landmarks COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (May 14, 2026) — The U.S. Air Force Academy and Colorado Springs, today announced the first major facility dedicated to telling the combined story of the U.S. […]

New member program delivers enterprise grade RingCentral RingEX™ at rates well below market — and creates a new non-membership revenue stream for the Chamber & EDC. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) and Telexicom today announced a new affinity program giving Chamber & EDC members exclusive access […]

By: Nicole Jomantas (Colorado Springs, CO) – The numbers are in from Spring 2026 CityServe Day, and the impact was felt across the Pikes Peak region. A total of 1,906 volunteers came together across the Pikes Peak region on May 1 and 2 for Spring 2026 CityServe Day, completing 107 service projects in support of […]

By: Nicole Jomantas (Colorado Springs, CO) – Six local small businesses and entrepreneurs were recognized in front of their peers on Monday night at the Small Business BASH and Awards Celebration held at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. The event served as an opportunity to bring the business community together for an evening of celebration, connection […]

By: Nicole Jomantas (Colorado Springs, CO) – More than 100 students from school districts across El Paso County stepped outside the classroom and into real-world career environments this week through Innovate Pikes Peak Industry Career Exploration Tours & Panels held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Students from Edison, Miami-Yoder, Ellicott, Hanover, Calhan, Big Sandy, Elbert and […]

Colorado Springs, CO — The Pikes Peak Small Business Week team is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Small Business Awards, recognizing outstanding entrepreneurs, business leaders, and champions who are helping drive the Pikes Peak region forward. This year’s Small Business BASH and Awards Celebration will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026, at […]