By Jayne Mhono Dickey Mental health problems affect more than 1 million people in Colorado, according to the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies trauma, ongoing chronic medical conditions, drug and alcohol abuse, and isolation as some of the causes of mental health issues. Like most cities in […]

Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that WMD Squared Engineering has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion, creating 42 new jobs. The company provides innovative engineering, design and drafting services, specializing in production-level equipment. “By supporting our workforce, enhancing our […]

From Sept. 15-18, the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation hosted our annual D.C. Fly-In, presented by InBank, bringing nearly one hundred community leaders from around the Pikes Peak Region to our nation’s capital. Participants enjoyed hearing from subject matter experts on aerospace and defense, cybersecurity, legal reform, natural resources and more. During a […]

By Jayne Mhono Dickey Replacing garage doors can be costly for homeowners with expenses for a new door ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. ProLift Garage Doors of East Colorado Springs launched in 2023 to help homeowners keep their garage doors in good condition and save money. In looking into business ideas, Philip Neri […]

By Jayne Mhono Dickey “My love for taking care of plants and having them in my life inspired me to start my business,” said Shawn Craft, owner of Vertical Foliage, an interior landscape design and plant maintenance company located at 3609 Austin Bluffs Parkway. Armed with his bachelor’s degree in landscaping architecture and a passion […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) recognized We Fortify and Ent Credit Union with the 2024 Business Awards during its Annual Gala on Saturday. We Fortify was presented with the Community Investment of the Year Award and Ent Credit Union received the Company of the Year Award at An Evening […]

  Nominations are now being accepted for the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC Business Awards. The 2024 Business Awards will be presented at the Chamber & EDC’s An Evening in Paris Gala on July 27 in the following categories: Company of the Year Community Investment of the Year Company of the Year Award […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) launched the 2024 edition of the Hello Colorado Springs talent program to attract and keep young, talented workers in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. This year’s program brings together 40 interns, from the United States and Canada. “Colorado Springs has immense opportunities […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation announced that Omni Federal has selected Colorado Springs for expansion. The company provides modern engineering and digital transformation solutions for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community, harnessing development, securities, and operations(DevSecOps), cloud, cyber, and data analytics, to solve mission-related challenges. “We are pleased to […]

Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the Colorado Technology Hub Development Grant awards. Three recipients across the state will receive funding to advance Colorado’s leadership in key technology areas, grow regional economies and create new job opportunities for Coloradans. […]