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coronavirus
Virtual job fairs and Colorado Springs’ job openings

While the past month has been a whirlwind, we know many residents are searching for jobs in Colorado Springs in response to the closures that have hit across the country. The region is experiencing a hard time, and our city is doing everything we can to lift up everyone’s spirits and offer assistance during this […]

April 15, 2020
Downtown Colorado Springs South at Dusk
small business
Learn more about our Voice of Business committees

All Voice of Business committees meet monthly as a group. Group meetings consist of speakers or discussions around a theme, as well as updates from the taskforce leaders about ongoing projects. The specific Taskforces meet at least once a month, and sometimes more depending on the task at hand. Meetings have all been conducted via […]

April 13, 2020
coronavirus
El Paso County Economic Development launches Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone Business Relief Fund

El Paso County, Colo. – El Paso County Economic Development, in coordination with local economic development partners, is pleased to launch the first community based, a grant-funded program aimed at providing financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 in the Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone (EZ). The Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone (EZ) Business Relief Fund […]

April 9, 2020
coronavirus
Verizon launches programs to help Colorado Springs business community

Verizon is launching programs day by day to support our communities in response to Covid-19. Chief among those actions that I wanted to ensure your business community was aware of is a $2.5 million donation we’ve made to Local Initiatives SupportCorporation (LISC) a national nonprofit that invests in economic opportunity for people and communities across America, as part of […]

April 6, 2020
COVID-19
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, community leaders assess business challenges and needs related to COVID-19

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC today announced the results of a community-wide survey designed to identify businesses’ concerns and assess needs related to the impacts of COVID-19. “As COVID-19 is significantly disrupting our regional economy, we needed a way to ask businesses in the Pikes Peak region directly how they are being affected so […]

April 6, 2020
Colorado Springs Garden of the Gods at Night
aerospace
L3Harris Technologies awarded contract to modernize and sustain US Space Force capabilities

Highlights: Estimated contract value is $1.2 billion over 10 years Addresses growing threat to critical space assets by enhancing current and introducing new capabilities Continues 17-year collaboration with US Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center   L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has been awarded a $23 million contract to modernize and sustain critical space infrastructure used […]

April 3, 2020
Downtown Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Good News Roundup

The good news keeps us going and will continue to hold us up through these unprecedented times. Communities that are helping the elderly by delivering groceries, making face masks for the medical industry or singing some friendly tunes on your front porch to spread some joy, the good news surrounds us despite the negatives. Here […]

April 1, 2020
covid19
Timberline Landscaping launches outdoor sanitation services

Outdoor spaces and playgrounds provide much-needed sanctuary and peace, but cleaning and disinfecting of shared outdoor spaces is an often overlooked and necessary task. Timberline Landscaping, Inc. is proud to introduce a new service offering commercial and residential outdoor sanitization solutions that aid in the control of many harmful strains of viruses, including pet bacteria, […]

March 31, 2020
Colorado Springs
coronavirus
Immediate funding and resources now available to aid Colorado Springs small businesses

Local entrepreneurs and investors bolster support during COVID-19 crisis Colorado Springs and El Paso County small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic have new local support that provides up to $25,000 in funding. Beginning the week of March 30, Survive & Thrive COS provides recovery funding, mentoring and other resources to increase the […]

March 30, 2020
coronavirus
Breaking down the federal aid packages

Congress has passed three aid packages amounting to more than $2 trillion in funding to help businesses respond to and recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The third part alone is one of the largest pieces of legislation in Congressional history. We’re here to help you wade through it and access the resources you need. Loans […]

March 30, 2020