The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) recognized the Regional Recovery Council with Honorable Mention status for the 2021 Innovative Practice Award. In its announcement last Friday, NACCHO cited the Regional Recovery Council’s high level of program innovation to meet the needs of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched in April […]

Strong aerospace & defense, cybersecurity, tech, and IT industries in Colorado Springs put the region on the fast track to a leading city in the nation’s tech and startup ecosystem. Over 100 private cybersecurity companies are located in Colorado Springs, home to the National Cybersecurity Center, a nonprofit for cyber innovation and awareness. Startups and […]

Whether you now have a work-from-home job or thinking about a career change, relocation is on everyone’s mind. Fortunately, opportunities are endless in Colorado Springs due to a supportive business atmosphere mixed with the mountain peaks, attracting those looking for a place to put down roots. According to data from the Colorado Department of Labor […]

Applications are open for Verizon’s first Forward for Good Accelerator cohort focused on Climate Justice. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2021, with the first cohort beginning in June. The Verizon Forward for Good Accelerator is an ongoing initiative to partner startups with industry experts and technology leaders to drive social change. Verizon is looking to […]

Business resources related to COVID-19 We know that the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting our members and that some of you are seeing a hit to your bottom line. We’re here to help you access the tools, information, and resources you need right now. Our list of business resources is here to make things less painful […]

Work will significantly increase the scope of the Unified Data Library COLORADO SPRINGS, CO., – Bluestaq LLC today announced a two-year, $280M extension to its current Advanced Command and Control Enterprise Systems and Software (ACCESS) contract by the General Services Administration (GSA). This contract modification will allow Bluestaq to continue the development and data integration […]

Our staff, county, and state officials are here to assist with business needs virtually and adequately. El Paso County moved to Level Yellow on February 6th, allowing restaurants to have up to 50% or 150 persons using the state’s space calculator. This is a significant change from the previous 100-person capacity limit. 5 Star-certified businesses […]

As Colorado Springs looks back on its history during the city’s 150th anniversary this summer, here’s how far the aerospace and defense industry has come over the last decade. Colorado Springs’ current aerospace and defense industry is poised for new investment with a fueled talent pipeline, five military installations, and strong community support for our […]

Our team at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and all political leaders and partners involved are deeply disappointed with the decision to move the U.S. Space Command out of Colorado Springs to Huntsville, AL. After a long campaign and site visits conducted by the Air Force, Colorado leaders are working with President Biden’s team […]

Colorado Springs ranks as one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation and it’s crucial to keep up with this growth by supporting local establishments that keep the Pikes Peak region special. To keep local restaurants open this winter, the Downtown Partnership, HBA Cares, GE Johnson, and many volunteers have teamed up to build  ‘parklets’ […]