I’m drawn to cities on the cusp of revolution. “I’m drawn to cities on the cusp of revolution. You are provided with many opportunities to make a difference. Colorado Springs is on the cusp of revolution and it’s awesome!” Yemi Mobolade is the co-owner of the Wild Goose Meeting House, Associate Pastor of Local Missions at the […]

All this opportunity is waiting. “I moved here on a whim. I was pleasantly surprised by how connected I became with the community and how easy it was to get assimilated… and there’s no looking back. The community is really strong and really dedicated. Because it’s so easy to live here, to take a chance […]

We wanted to be in a place where we could rise very quickly in our respective professions. Dr. Prashant Krishnan is a Gastroenterologist with Peak Gastroenterology Associates, and Krithika Prashant is the Senior Communications Specialist for Colorado Springs and the Board Chair for Colorado Springs Rising Professionals.

We’re excited to announce the launch of our second cohort for the Defense Diversification Program. This effort is focused on assisting cybersecurity companies that have a significant stake in their revenue tied to defense contracts to diversify into other markets or pursue commercialization of their products. We have made significant progress with our first cohort […]

Colorado Springs, COLO — While Heather Robinson, CityROCK Climbing Gym general manager, has struggled to compensate her entire staff at full pay for the last six weeks, she now has that warm feeling only new love or a much needed $20,000 cash infusion can bring. Today, Ent Credit Union celebrated #GivingTuesdayNow by revealing CityROCK as […]

While the world continues to face unprecedented challenges as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we join communities across the country in celebrating Economic Development Week. We’re pausing to recognize all the hard work our Chamber & EDC Board of Directors and business members are doing to keep Colorado Springs thriving. This week marks the […]

As business owners, leaders, and managers, we have seen (or will see) lots of disruptions in our industries. Most of those disruptions result from something happening in our specific industry or from a decision that we made for our business. None of us have had the devastating experience of a pandemic that brought a standstill […]

It’s no secret that Colorado Springs boasts a business-friendly environment primed for innovation. The area is home to companies operating in the biotechnology, medical and diagnostic device fields, as well as several healthcare providers and forward-looking research institutions, many of which are pitching in to fight the effects of COVID-19. These efforts emphasize the region’s […]

In response to concerns you raised with us, we convened a group of stakeholders to clarify that retail businesses may fulfill customer orders made online or by phone through curbside pickup or delivery. Thanks to El Paso County Public Health, the Downtown Partnership, and city and county staff, who partnered with us to swiftly ensure […]

$400,000 in grants now available Colorado Springs, CO – The Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority today announced the creation of a $400,000 Small Business Relief Fund (CSDDA Relief Fund) to provide grants to eligible storefront businesses in Downtown Colorado Springs. Applications are now open and deadline for submission is 5 p.m., April 22, 2020.   […]