Colorado is home to four of the top five best cities to live in, including Colorado Springs, according to U.S. News & World Report. Colorado Springs takes the fourth spot with a noted 10/10 on their desirability index. To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place […]

Greetings! The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is proud to be a sponsor of the UCCS Economic Forum and Pikes Peak SBDC State of Small Business. There are a few things we want you to know about us and our economic development services: We are a full-service economic development organization committed to helping companies consider […]

It comes as no surprise that the Pikes Peak region has the infrastructure and resources to support the permanent capacity of the U.S. Space Command with five of Colorado’s six active duty military installations right here in the Pikes Peak region. The criteria for the home of U.S. Space Command include requirements that the command […]

We knew this was going to continue to be a big year for legislation and it just keeps on coming. The federal mandate FFCRA (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) enacted earlier this year was just the shallow end of the pool. Get your life vest- this isn’t a kiddie pool folks, the “Healthy Families and Workplaces Act” (1) […]

Last week, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) launched a new dial to help guide counties and local governments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This dial adds simplicity, transparency, and predictability regarding how counties can expand capacities—or reduce them—based on virus transmission levels. The goal is to use standardized metrics at the county […]

A classic road trip is your best bet for a get-a-way this year as social-distancing guidelines continue to alter 2020 plans. Colorado Springs, CO – the #1 most desirable city in the nation – is a must-see. The great outdoors and mountain views will be waiting and accessible by bike, foot, or car. The New York Times listed […]

When the going gets tough, our community gets going. That’s certainly been the case when it comes to all of us stepping up and supporting our local restaurants with socially-distanced dining and take-out and curbside orders. Although we typically don’t think of franchises as local businesses, many of the owners, and their employees, are local […]

On Friday, August 28, the City of Colorado Springs, together with the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corp., submitted a questionnaire response as the next step in its effort to be named the permanent home of U.S. Space Command. The response was sent to the U.S. Air Force by Mayor John Suthers, and was […]

We hope you’re finding SizeUp COS valuable in assisting your data-driven decision process. See below for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. Email us if you have more questions on SizeUp COS. 1. Why did the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC decide to provide this tool for free for all business owners and entrepreneurs? The […]

Did you know, August 29th marks the first anniversary of POTUS re-establishing U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM)? This signifies a historic year for Colorado Springs—the past, present, and best future home to USSPACECOM and the epicenter of national security space – holding the title as the current location of the 11th Combatant Command in the Department […]