Known as one of the healthiest states, Colorado is ranked in the top 10 by U.S. News & World Report Best States for health care accrediting access to preventive medical and dental treatment for children and adults. Colorado Springs has a flourishing healthcare industry, offering two of the state’s best hospitals, a state-of-the-art athletic training […]

The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) leads and supports the collection and release of a national cost of living index. Cities, towns, and metro areas choose to participate in the index and may stop or start participating at any point. Communities that choose to participate collect prices for more than 60 goods or […]

Chamber & EDC’s economic development strategy gets a refresh The Chamber & EDC’s mission is to achieve economic prosperity for the Pikes Peak region and act as a catalyst for business innovation and growth with a vision of being recognized as the best city in America for business by 2025. We pursue our mission through […]

This summer, dozens of restaurants, hotels, apartments, and other developments in Colorado Springs remain on track to open in 2021, and throughout the rest of the year. Last year, In-N-Out Burger made its grand arrival on the Springs’ north side, we saw the opening of the country’s only U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, and a […]

Colorado Springs, Colo. –  The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corp. is proud to welcome Mark Bittle as vice president of membership today. Bittle brings a wealth of local business and organizational knowledge to the role, having previously served as an Ambassador and Small Business Advisory Council member with the Colorado Springs […]

186 New Jobs Coming to Colorado Springs The following press release was distributed by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). The Chamber & EDC team worked with OEDIT to bring PteroDynamics’ new R&D headquarters to Colorado Springs. DENVER — PteroDynamics, an aircraft design and manufacturing company that develops innovative vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) […]

From the start of the year through July 31st, Colorado Springs is embarking on a community-wide celebration to commemorate the city’s 150th anniversary! Below we have outlined some moments in time and celebrations to immerse yourself in the past and look forward to an even brighter future. Moments in Time and the History of Colorado […]

Colorado Springs, Colorado — iiCON Construction announced it has achieved Diamond in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System, meaning the company is 655% safer than the industry average. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety program that dramatically improves safety performance among construction industry participants. iiCON Construction […]

Cecilia Harry, the Chamber & EDC’s chief economic development officer, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the ACCE Foundation, a 501(c)3 that supports the work of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE’s Foundation was established to fund programming, peer-to-peer learning, and leadership development for chamber professionals seeking to […]

Colorado Springs provides a thriving environment for the cybersecurity industry to flourish, benefiting job seekers, entrepreneurs, and established companies in the process. The region is home to 150-plus cybersecurity companies and is in a unique position as a diverse hub for IT companies, higher education, and national defense. The demand for talent in the cybersecurity […]