Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation innovators are in high demand from the Department of Defense, and the majority of the Pentagon’s multi-billion defense budget typically goes to private companies. In fact, more than 1,600 firms received over $1.5 billion in seed capital to fill military contracts in 2020. Between 2016-2022, Colorado’s aerospace and defense […]

For this blog, the Chamber & EDC was pleased to sit down with Ramon Alvarez, President of Alvarez Enterprises, Inc., and owner of Minuteman Press, a small family business serving Colorado Springs as a full-service design, print, and direct mail provider. Ramon is a successful business owner in Colorado Springs and navigated the pandemic head […]

If you’ve just graduated from high school or college, you might be pleased to learn that there are a multitude of job openings in Colorado Springs in every industry you can imagine, with new positions opening up every day. The city leads the nation for worker confidence in job security, career outlook, and financial situation. […]

Summer is just around the corner, and while several events in Colorado Springs have already taken place, the Pikes Peak region is just getting warmed up. Memorial Day weekend kicks off a jam-packed calendar of outdoor concert series, festivals, and opportunities to get involved in the community.  More than 65 art galleries and 30+ museums […]

In March 2022, we launched Find Your COS, a suite of talent initiatives to help address one of the greatest needs of existing businesses and businesses seeking to expand or relocate here. Find Your COS (pronounced “cause”) will include a suite of programs to help various talent sectors engage with key industries and the local […]

We’re here to help you recruit talent and fill open positions Our relocation guides are a tool to help you attract staff and clients. We’re here to provide the resources your prospective and new hires need to make the Pikes Peak region their new home. The full-color, 89-page guide covers the local real estate market, the economy and […]

National Space Day is an annual celebration of outer space held on the first Friday in May, initiated by the Lockheed Martin Corporation in 1997. Since then, the event has expanded internationally, encouraging curiosity in space and promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning in schools throughout the world. The aerospace industry in Colorado […]

As your resource in Colorado Springs, the Chamber & EDC is here to help businesses settle into Colorado Springs or relocate to a bigger space when company size expands. From navigating incentives or property searches to networking, the Chamber & EDC leverages decades of economic development and business expertise to help you succeed. Simply put, […]

Greetings from Luna Float Spa & Salt Cave, Colorado Springs’ premier relaxation destination – a serene, refreshing experience, for rejuvenation of mind and body. We are a prevention-oriented wellness spa utilizing a consciousness-based approach to healthcare. Check out our list of modalities and how they can assist you on your self-care journey. Float Therapy Floating […]

Cyberattack attempts were up by more than 50% per week in 2021, creating a cause for concern for many IT and tech firms. Recently, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a rare cyber “Shields Up” warning, noting that while there are currently no specific or credible cyber threats to the U.S. homeland, every […]