Colorado Springs is a city of character, composed of hundreds of small businesses with centuries of family legacies. From aerial obstacle courses to nonprofits that are creating more inclusive employment opportunities, small businesses in the Pikes Peak region build a strong foundation for the city’s economy. Here are just a few of the family-owned and […]

Mayor John Suthers and Janet Suthers were recognized as the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC’s 2022 Business Citizens of the Year at the organization’s annual GALA, presented by US Bank. The award recognizes business individuals who contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of the Colorado Springs area, are involved in the betterment of the […]

Welcome to our new members! View the list of members who joined in September below, and be sure to check out our Member Services and utilize our Business Directory. September 2022 New Members Four by Brother Luck Legacy EMS, Inc. Toyota of Colorado Springs Rush Bowls Kissack HR Consulting, LLC HTI Filtration Inc. ProSource Machinery […]

Small Business Majority and Start Small Think Big published a new survey that explores how entrepreneurs continue to navigate a number of challenges operating their businesses, two years after the COVID-19 pandemic started. The new survey of 676 small business owners and managers in their networks reveals that despite challenges with inflation, access to capital, […]

As employers work to fill an estimated 11.5 million vacant jobs across the U.S., the companies with the most hiring success are the ones that prioritize the needs of talent. And while studying talent trends can help companies learn how to grow and retain staff, it is just one piece of the recruitment puzzle. Location […]

October 5, 2022: Crumbl Cookies October 6, 2022: Brakes Plus October 7, 2022: U.S Bank – Chapel Hills Branch October 18, 2022: Quick Quack Car Wash – Marksheffel Road October 20, 2022: Summit Chiropractic October 21, 2022: Granite Transformations of Colorado Springs

Welcome to our new members! View the list of members who joined in August below, and be sure to check out our Member Services and utilize our Business Directory. August 2022 New Members 8Z Real Estate Abigail Homes Green Building Concepts, Inc. American Systems Corporation Dare Venture Group DJ Shield Energy Unleashed Incorporated Excel Medical […]

From the Heart of a DECA Mom I’m biased, I’ll admit. I’ve been volunteering as a DECA judge since my youngest daughter started competing during her freshman year of high school, made it to Nationals, then went on to be a co-president her senior year. When I attended my first DECA competition, I was expecting […]

Are you passionate about the Pikes Peak region? Connect Colorado Springs, a concierge program available to Chamber & EDC Premiere member businesses and up is here to help you sell the region to potential, new-to-market candidates. A local volunteer will be matched to the candidate based on like interests and demographics to share relocation tips, neighborhood […]

Colorado Springs’ aerospace & defense businesses are growing, and one example of a company that exemplifies the startup success of the industry is Caliola Engineering. The 100% women-owned small business was founded in 2019 by Jennifer Halford — a Top 40 Under 40 recipient by Aviation Week with more than two decades of experience in […]