By Jayne Mhono, Communications Manager Dance is the movement of the soul. According to the Harvard Medical School, the health benefits associated with dance may exceed those of any other forms of exercise. The love for dance and the benefits that come with it led Lawrence and Lyndsy Aguirre to establish Fred Astaire Dance Studios Colorado Springs North, […]

While it’s always a good time to take a moment for yourself, National Self Care Month — celebrated every September — provides a timely excuse to slow down. And if you’re looking for the perfect way to indulge, Colorado Springs’ lush landscape, healthy eating options, and pamper-friendly small businesses make it easy to feel better […]

By Jayne Mhono, Communications Manager   “As someone involved in health and wellness, Kidstrong checked all the boxes for me to take the leap in opening my first business,” said Chris Patton, owner of Kidstrong Colorado Springs. Since opening in 2022, Kidstrong has helped parents nurture active, confident, and independent children through physical activities that […]

With its 375 miles of trails, vivacious arts & culture and dynamic community events and festivals, Colorado Springs has earned its reputation as a city for exploration and an abundant way of life. But unlike many cities with top tier amenities, Colorado Springs is focused on being a cost-effective place to live, with a range […]

The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC), in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC) and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), is excited to announce a significant $927,236 Cybersecurity Grant awarded by the United States Small Business Administration (SBA).  The grant was awarded to the state SBDC Lead Center at the Colorado […]

The Polis-Primavera Administration and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Boecore, an aerospace and defense engineering company that specializes in software solutions, systems engineering and cybersecurity, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion. “We are thrilled to welcome Boecore to Colorado, bringing […]

The Pikes Peak Housing Network (PPHN) announced today its official launch as a community initiative hosted by the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC). The mission of PPHN is to foster innovative and collaborative solutions that advance housing affordability, access, and production in the Pikes Peak Region. The Chamber & EDC […]

The space industry is on track to reach $1 trillion in revenue by 2040, and Colorado Springs, emerging as one of the national leaders in cybersecurity commerce, employment, and innovation, is positioned to be at the forefront of strengthening cybersecurity systems and responding to vulnerabilities of space-based assets.   In 2022, the cybersecurity and technology sector […]

City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC applaud decision to keep Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, and Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Vice President of Defense Development Jessie Kimber today released the following statements in response to […]

Chamber & EDC membership is a great marketing tool for businesses of all sizes to grow and expand their market share. We celebrate our new members for the month of June: BioFunctional Health Solutions, Inc The Delta-v Nutrishop Colorado Springs Red Rocks Self Storage Firefly Autism South MossParker Proud American Electrical and Solar Chicken Salad […]