COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, at the Space Symposium, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that aerospace company SelectTech Services Corporation has chosen El Paso County for expansion. A small business headquartered in Ohio, SelectTech’s expansion in Colorado will support the growth […]

“The Davos of Space” to Draw Record Attendance Amid Heightened National Defense Activity and Growing International Aerospace Ambitions. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (April 2, 2026) – Colorado Springs, the Rocky Mountain home of America’s aerospace and defense industries, will host the 41st Space Symposium and its 12,000 expected attendees from April 13-16. Organized by Space Foundation, […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.  – The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) today announced a new regional partnership with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Southern Colorado, Exponential Impact (XI), and the Colorado SBDC Serving the Pikes Peak Region.   Together, the four organizations will collaborate on a joint series of Business After Hours events and complementary programming designed […]

By: Nicole Jomantas Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (CSCEDC) is proud to announce that Colorado Springs Rising Professionals (CSRP) will become an official Council of the Chamber & EDC, formalizing its role in developing the Pikes Peak region’s next generation of business and civic leaders.  As Colorado Springs continues to grow, the demand for […]

With Its Largest Winter Polo Tournament in 100 Years, Colorado Springs is Reimagining a Traditionally Exclusive Experience for a Widening Audience While Boosting the Region’s Economy COLORADO SPRINGS, CO (February 18, 2026)–Colorado Springs, the Rocky Mountain city with a rich history rooted in the outdoors, winter sports and equestrianism, will host one of the biggest […]

By: Nicole Jomantas COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC brought together 450 business and community leaders for its Annual Business Snapshot, Presented by Underline, on Wednesday offering a comprehensive look at the organization’s impact and the region’s economic momentum over the past year. Hosted at COS City Hub, this year’s event […]

By: Nicole Jomantas Colorado Springs, CO — The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is pleased to announce the launch of the Southern Colorado Business Alliance (SCBA), a new Political Action Committee and coalition of Chambers of Commerce and businesses working together to elevate the business community’s voice and strengthen the region’s influence in state-level policy. […]

Chamber & Economic Development Corporation to file Amicus Brief with City Council and El Paso County (Colorado) backing; warning litigation undermines mission readiness and urges focus on execution, not politics. Colorado Springs, CO ─ (January 21, 2026) ─ The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation, Southern Colorado’s largest business organization, announced plans to file […]

By: Nicole Jomantas (Colorado Springs, CO) – The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation has selected Art Loureiro as the 2026 Chair and Melanie Stricklan as Vice Chair of the Colorado Aerospace & Defense Economic Council (CAD-EC). Loureiro succeeds Bluestaq Co-founder and CEO Seth Harvey, who served as Chair in 2025. Together, Loureiro and […]

Each year, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC develops a legislative agenda that reflects the priorities of our region’s employers and the realities of doing business in a growing, competitive economy. Our 2026 Legislative Agenda is informed by member input, data, and ongoing collaboration with public and private partners, and serves as the framework for […]