Many of us started out 2021 with our own idea of how much better the year would be than 2020. In Colorado Springs, we’re excited to report that we’ve achieved much of the success we’d hoped for, thanks to the resilience, innovation, and strategic planning of businesses and community partners throughout the city. From some […]

Colorado Springs encompasses 260 miles of hiking trails and 14,349 acres of parks and open spaces. Home to over 60 national and international sports organizations fueling Colorado Springs’ sports economy, the region bolsters a reputation as a haven for top athletes and businesses. The crown jewel is unquestionably the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee — […]

Veteran communities exist in every city throughout the U.S., but Colorado Springs holds something unique. The city is home to five military installations, two Air Force Bases, and more than 80,000 veterans. There are also five colleges in the area that have been certified by the National Security Agency. All of this coalesces into a […]

Today, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC announced Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer as its new president and chief executive officer. Reeder Kleymeyer brings with her more than 25 years of highly collaborative, results-oriented executive leadership in the fast-paced economic and community development industry spanning Fortune 500 companies, non-profit organizations, and her own consulting practice. She will […]

As Colorado Springs continues to expand its public services, the city has forged a new partnership with Underline, the infrastructure company deploying open access community fiber networks. Underline has commenced construction of the nation’s first open access 10 gigabit network in Colorado Springs, dubbed Underline: Colorado Springs. Built at no upfront cost to the city […]

On Friday, Oct. 15, we hosted Mayor John Suthers for his annual State of the City address at The Broadmoor. More than 900 community and business members attended the luncheon to hear Mayor share his remarks, noting our region’s strong economic recovery following the pandemic.   Mayor John Suthers 2021 State of the City address […]

Colorado Springs has a vision: one which embraces the city’s history as an athletic health destination, a training ground for servicemen and women, and a sports and fitness hub. For more than 40 years, Colorado Springs has been the home of Team USA and over 60 national and international sports organizations. More than 15,000 elite […]

Hungry for the arts? Coinciding with National Arts & Humanities Month, Arts Month in October is Colorado Springs’ annual initiative showcasing local talent aimed at increasing community engagement and creating cross-sector collaboration that advocates for the innovative art enterprises across the region. Hosted by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, the Art Month […]

No matter the life circumstance, there is no greater comfort than having someone with you to walk through it. It’s a lesson many of us discovered during the pandemic, and no different here in Colorado Springs – where resilient businesses and universities quickly pivoted to accommodate community needs by manufacturing PPE and shopping locally. Colorado […]

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 […]