Regional Coalition approved to implement State’s 5 Star program El Paso County businesses may apply now El Paso County, CO, — Today, El Paso County businesses will be able to apply to increase capacity limits through the State’s 5 Star program. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) approved the county’s application to […]

Interested in attending one of our Chamber Connect events? Here’s a look at what to expect. Chamber Connect A structured, interactive setting with an educational speaker and space for networking. What to expect: You will walk away from this event with new knowledge about community happenings and ideas to implement in your own organization. There […]

Five things to know about Mike Juran, CEO of Altia in downtown Colorado Springs, and 2021 Chamber & EDC Board Chair You may not know about his company, but you’ve probably interacted with their work Altia develops and prototypes graphical user interfaceor GUI designs, such as the displays and touchscreens. There’s a good chance you’ve […]

Our Board of Directors is made up of business and civic leaders who guide our ship through sunny days and turbulent times. The outcome of this past fall’s strategic planning sessions resulted in our definition of what’s most important to accomplish in 2021. Through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy, we will assist the region’s business community in […]

A virtual meeting in December coupled with an in-person visit at the start of January led a team from the Pentagon to spend the day at Peterson Air Force Base to put the finishing touches on a report that will decide whether Colorado Springs gets to keep U.S. Space Command. The final decision will come […]

State’s Five-Star Program would return indoor dining and increase capacity for participating restaurants Regional leaders, including El Paso County, the City of Colorado Springs, the City of Fountain, the City of Manitou Springs, the Town of Monument, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, local hospitals, and law enforcement will jointly apply to the State to […]

Despite the tribulations and uncertainty this year, projects to advance Colorado Springs’ economic development initiatives have moved along, creating great achievements. For years, Colorado Springs has been recognized as the epicenter of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movements by athletes, coaches, and fans. The region is home to high-quality natural training grounds that bolster educational, […]

This holiday season, support the Kids Crossing 2020 Toy Drive, a digital Toy Drive that supports more than 300 kids in foster care. Kids Crossing, created by foster parents, for foster parents, is a child placement agency in Colorado Springs, Denver, Pueblo, and La Junta. They believe every child deserves a safe and loving home. […]

Colorado Springs, Colo.  – On Dec. 4, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC joined a statewide coalition to jointly submit its own business certification program framework to Gov. Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). The proposal would implement a countywide business certification program in response to a CDPHE framework made […]

We are excited to announce two new scholarships for qualified small businesses: LEADING EDGE for Entrepreneurs, in partnership with the Pikes Peak SBDC The scholarship covers the registration fees of Pikes Peak SBDC’s popular LEADING EDGE for Entrepreneurs. SCORE SmartSTART, in partnership with the Colorado Springs chapter of SCORE The scholarship covers the registration of […]