It’s been one year since Southwest Airlines launched routes to the Colorado Springs Airport. Close to the Rockies, the Colorado Springs Airport is a short drive to scenic beauty, outdoor activities, local cuisine, art walks, a climbing gym, and so much more for travels to enjoy a weekend. Visitors: #FlyCOS and Enjoy Local Hotspots Stay the […]

Colorado Springs, Colo. –  Today, the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation launched 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 […]

$40 million investment will advance technology, create new jobs Colorado Springs, Colo. – Employee wellbeing platform provider, Lumien, is launching into the US market with its first stateside base in Colorado Springs. The award-winning, Birmingham, UK-based mental health platform was launched in 2019 to empower individuals to take control of their own health and wellbeing, […]

While we celebrate Black History Month in February in the U.S., many parts of the country are ready for a more equitable economy year-round. Black-owned businesses surged to almost 1.5 million nationwide by summer 2021— a 38% increase over February 2020. Support for these businesses has also grown, with internet searches for “Black-owned business” increasing […]

The following is important for every employer, no matter size or industry, and also impacts nonprofits and local government entities.  Colorado’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund – the pool of money the state uses to pay out unemployment benefits – was depleted in 2020. Colorado took out a federal loan to help cover unemployment costs. Key details: Colorado […]

Whether you call it The Great Resignation, The Big Quit, The Great Reset, or The Great Reimagination, the U.S. workforce is changing. A 2021 poll of 1,250 American workers found that about 23% of employees plan to look for new jobs in 2022. Now more than ever employers are recognizing the value their teams bring […]

Colorado Springs, Colo. – A resolution approving the C-PACE loan program in El Paso County passed in today’s El Paso County Board of County Commissioners meeting. The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation led the advocacy to implement C-PACE loans in El Paso County, a financial incentive for commercial and industrial building owners. […]

If you thought 2021 was a big year for openings in Colorado Springs, just wait until you see what is coming in 2022. Hospitality, aerospace, sports medicine, and other industries are expanding in the Pikes Peak region — adding to last year’s successes and furthering growth through strategic planning. Here are just a few of […]

Beyond profitability, more than capitalism, local businesses in Colorado Springs are set apart by their values. Companies are raising the bar in terms of social responsibility and environmental sustainability, giving back from the many successes over the past year. By supporting them this holiday season, residents not only stimulate the local economy but help serve […]

Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation is proud to welcome Jim Lovewell as our chief defense development officer. Lovewell brings more than 24 years of service as an Air Force officer. Lovewell will serve as the liaison between the military and business community, and lead the effort to […]