Colorado Springs is a respite for companies and entrepreneurs looking for a low cost of doing business, a competitive cost of living, and an availability of highly skilled workers. In 2022 the city saw some major business wins, expanding upon its successes from the previous year with a resurgence of investment in aerospace & defense […]
The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT), announced today that the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been selected as the new host for the Pikes Peak SBDC. The Pikes Peak SBDC is one of 14 statewide SBDC […]
Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced that Entegris, Inc., a global supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor, life sciences, and other high-tech industries, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion. In addition to bringing good-paying […]
The Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation joins the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in announcing that Zivaro, an information technology company that specializes in serving government and national defense partners, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion. Here, the company’s new business unit […]
We’re kicking off the year of Commerce, Connection & Collaboration with Chamber Connect on January 5, focused on sharing superpowers in staffing. Give a high five to the Space Foundation for hosting every Chamber Connect in 2023 and shout it out to The Picnic Basket for continuing to cater and Perfect Cloud Solutions for keeping […]
It’s a Chamber of Commerce tradition to bring a giant pair of scissors to cut the ribbon on your new business or bring our golden shovel to break ground on a new building. In fact, ribbon cuttings are a great tool for business to celebrate a range of big milestones. Some of these include: Opening […]
Today, the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) announced its 2023 Board of Directors, who will assume duties on Jan. 1, 2023. Ramon Alvarez, president of Alvarez Enterprises, Inc., and owner of Minuteman Press, will serve as Board Chair in 2023. Alvarez’s experience includes executive positions in domestic and international settings […]
Innovation is taking place across every industry – from aerospace to manufacturing to the life sciences – in cities across the nation. Cities that lean into their strengths are thriving with a firm knowledge that the backbone of economic success is robust connectivity and dedicated space for visionary businesses. A hub for innovation, Colorado Springs […]
Today, the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) announced a $40,750 fund to support the affected by the November 19, 2022, Club Q shooting. Businesses affected may have experienced lost revenue, forced closure, reduced employee staff hours, or have had to hire increased security. This fund is created in […]
Colorado Set for New Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance and Secure Savings Plan in 2023 The State of Colorado has passed several legislations that are bound to impact your business in the coming year. Obsidian HR, a chamber member that specializes in human resource services, has outlined some of these mandates going into effect […]