As we count down the days to 2020, we look back on a record decade for the Colorado Springs’ economy – a decade whose final year marked a high point of growth and success in our region. In recapping the top stories of 2019, we also look forward to the projects that will continue to […]

City named in Colorado’s national honor by Forbes OZ 20 Colorado Springs is one of three Colorado communities that has helped earn the state national recognition as one of the Forbes top 10 communities and 10 funds committed to achieving equitable economic growth in underserved and overlooked communities in Opportunity Zones. The Forbes OZ 20: […]

Inc. today announced its second annual Surge Cities list, a guide to the best 50 cities in America for starting a business. Coming in at #21 on the list is Colorado Springs. This is the first time the city made the list. Inc.’s Surge Cities partner, innovation policy firm Startup Genome, used public data as well as insights […]

Whether you’re moving for a job, for school, or just for a new experience, relocating to Colorado Springs is as natural and exciting as a day spent exploring the Rocky Mountains. Expected to become Colorado’s largest city by 2050, Colorado Springs has everything you need to get settled – and get going – in the […]

Cecilia Harry has been named the new Chief Economic Development Officer of the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, the largest economic development, chamber of commerce, and business advocacy organization in southern Colorado. Harry will begin the role in mid-December. As Chief Economic Development Officer, Harry will lead the organization’s economic development mission to attract, expand, […]

For local shoppers looking to take the retail road less traveled this holiday season, Small Business Saturday presents a timely opportunity to support Colorado Springs’ small business community. As the city continues to invest in downtown development, our local businesses are what make downtown Colorado Springs a vibrant and growing center of activity. Residents and […]

BombBomb, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, announced today it plans to add approximately 186 jobs over next the next four years. Headquartered at 90 South Cascade Avenue since January 2015, the majority of BombBomb’s 156 employees work in downtown Colorado Springs. This year, the company expanded office space by 53.5% – from 18,700 square feet to […]

Scientific Applications & Research Associates, Inc. (SARA), headquartered in Cypress, CA, announced today their rapidly growing Colorado Springs operations will be expanding and relocating to a new facility in the city. SARA, an employee-owned company, is dedicated to the rapid research, development, and delivery of innovative technical solutions to difficult problems posed by its customers. […]

For more than 70 years, Colorado Springs’ veterans have formed a strong community around our region’s long-standing military presence and thriving aerospace and defense industry. Today, Colorado Springs is one of the top places in the nation for veterans to start a new chapter of their lives and careers, thanks to the wealth of benefits […]

We’re proud to announce the nominees for our 2019 Industry Awards. The Industry Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements, innovations, and successes happening in our business community. There are three categories within the Industry Awards: Company, New Business, and Community Investment. We will announce the three recipients, along with the 2019 Business Citizen of the Year, […]