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 […]

Reggie Ash, our chief defense development officer, has led the Winning USSPACECOM campaign since its official launch in February 2020. The Chamber & EDC, community, and state partners retained consulting services with three agencies who advise strategies and execute tactics. The agencies are Development Counselors International, the Chamber & EDC’s current public relations agency, American […]

Colorado Springs is the perfect home for military families, veterans, and innovative entrepreneurs in our business-friendly climate. Did you know former service members make up 17% of Colorado Springs’ population? The military is an invaluable source of entrepreneurial talent for the community. In fact, WalletHub ranked Colorado Springs number six among the best places for […]

Anybody remotely familiar with the world of technology knows that we are in the midst of a cybersecurity skills crisis, and have been for some time now. According to Cybersecurity Ventures’ 2019/2020 Cybersecurity Jobs Report the world is bracing for 3.5 million unfilled positions by 2021. Currently, Cyber Seek reports 507,924 job openings in the US; 17,996 […]

The U.S. Space Command will need to fill tech jobs in areas like software development, information systems, and cybersecurity as the unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defense continues to grow, taking root in Colorado Springs. Space Command needs a workforce with diverse backgrounds and skills and Colorado Springs, and our surrounding […]

Southwest Airlines announced routes to the Colorado Springs Airport this morning. Service will begin March 11, 2021 with fares as low as: $29 one-way nonstop between COS and Denver (DEN) (four times daily); $59 one-way nonstop between COS and Las Vegas (LAS) (twice daily); $59 one-way nonstop between COS and Phoenix (PHX) (twice daily); $69 one-way nonstop between COS and Dallas (DAL) (three times daily); and $89 one-way nonstop between COS and Chicago (MDW) (twice daily). Starting today, you can book your flights for these routes.  The new […]

The City of Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs Airport, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, and Visit Colorado Springs are proud to announce Southwest Airlines will begin service to and from Colorado Springs beginning in 2021. Additional details, including routes, starting dates, and more will be shared in the coming days. Watch your inbox for more information and […]

This month the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is pleased to bring awareness to National Manufacturing Month, a month-long celebration of the industry to showcase the excellent opportunities manufacturing has to offer. Colorado Springs is a hotspot for talent and business in the manufacturing sector. Home to no less than 402 manufacturing companies and 11,600 […]

Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is excited to relaunch its popular holiday season parking promotion, offering 50 percent off long-term parking from November 21, 2020 to November 30, 2020 and December 19, 2020 to January 3, 2021. Travelers can redeem the savings on long-term parking over the course of two periods […]