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Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Releases 2025 Legislative Agenda

With Colorado’s General Assembly beginning on Jan. 8, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is pleased to release the 2025 Legislative Agenda, outlining key policy priorities designed to strengthen the local economy, support business growth, and enhance workforce development. The 2025 agenda emphasizes advocacy for pro-business legislation, streamlined regulatory processes, and investments in infrastructure to […]

December 6, 2024
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care Partnership Offers Cost-Effective Healthcare for Your Workforce

(COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) – The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is excited to bring members affordable and innovative healthcare options through Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care. With memberships starting at $64 per month after the Chamber discount, Pinnacle can help your business save while covering 90% of an employee’s everyday health and wellness needs – from office […]

December 4, 2024
Simplify Retirement Planning with the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC’s MEAP

The Colorado Secure Savings Program (Senate Bill 20-2000) mandates businesses with five or more employees to offer a qualified retirement plan. To help our members comply with this law and offer competitive benefits, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC has partnered with Transamerica to offer a Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) to all members at […]

December 2, 2024
Jeff Thormodsgaard Joins Chamber & EDC Team as Vice President of Government Affairs

By Nicole Jomantas The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is pleased to announce that Jeff Thormodsgaard will join the staff as the Vice President of Government Affairs, beginning Dec. 2. Thormodsgaard brings more than 15 years of experience in public policy, government relations, and strategic advocacy, making him a dynamic addition to the organization. Throughout […]

November 27, 2024
Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer Announces Resignation as President and CEO of Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – It is with deep gratitude and profound sadness that we announce Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer will be stepping down from her position as President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025.    Reeder Kleymeyer announced her decision to step down due to personal reasons, sharing that her mother’s ongoing health challenges in her home […]

November 22, 2024
Allegiant Announces Service to Colorado Springs Airport with Three New Routes

(Colorado Springs, CO) — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced 44 new nonstop routes, including three new routes to Colorado Springs with one-way fares as low as $49*. The new routes from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) in Colorado include: Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona via Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) – beginning Feb. 12, 2025 with one-way fares […]

November 20, 2024
Member Spotlight: BloomWell Supports Colorado Springs Businesses with HR Solutions to Boost Retention and Avoid Legal Issues

By Jayne Mhono Dickey Erin Brawner, owner of BloomWell, named her HR firm after her grandmother’s maiden name, symbolizing growth and positive change. Bloomwell offers customized HR services to small businesses in Colorado Springs. The company started during the COVID-19 pandemic to help small businesses navigate complex labor laws introduced at the time to protect […]

November 11, 2024
Member Spotlight: North Springs Veterinary Referral Center Provides Round-the-Clock Emergency Care for Pets with Complex Conditions

By Jayne Mhono Dickey Driven by a passion for providing exceptional pet care, Dr. Lindsey Ganzer co-founded North Springs Veterinary Referral Center in Colorado Springs. This facility offers 24-hour walk-in emergency services and specializes in treating heart diseases and using advanced imaging for complex conditions. Beyond dogs and cats, they also care for reptiles, snakes, […]

October 28, 2024
Member Spotlight: Front Porch Gift Co. Brings Joy to Businesses and Individuals with Custom, Local Gifts

By Jayne Mhono Dickey At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many businesses had shut down, best friends Lauren Kinder and Brooke Waldo could not find locally made gifts. They saw an opportunity to establish Front Porch Gift Company to help people give great gifts. “Brooke was searching for client appreciation gifts and I […]

October 18, 2024
Member Spotlight: Lokiten Behavioral Health Strives to Enhance Access to Quality Mental Healthcare in Colorado Springs

By Jayne Mhono Dickey Mental health problems affect more than 1 million people in Colorado, according to the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies trauma, ongoing chronic medical conditions, drug and alcohol abuse, and isolation as some of the causes of mental health issues. Like most cities in […]

October 11, 2024