Like many things in life, change often begins through self-awareness and education. Understanding the facts and the reality of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can serve as a first step in not just treating this disorder but also help to prevent and destigmatize it. Many people are unaware that nearly 70% of adults in the United […]

Our members are always making amazing things happen. Just recently, four business from the Pikes Peak region made the Colorado Biz’s prestigious “50 Colorado Companies to Watch” list. Selected from a field of 1,100 contenders, the 50 winning companies are strengthening our state’s business ecosystem. Let’s look at the four from our region, including one […]

Clover Network, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of First Data Corporation, announced earlier this month they are expanding its workforce and office space. Clover is a software company specializing in point-of-sale technology. Clover added 22 employees in 2018 and has plans to add 29 employees this fall, bringing its total to 74 employees with growth […]

Colorado Springs is an epicenter for women-owned and women-run businesses that are led by some of the nation’s most ingenious thinkers. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses in El Paso County increased by 45% between 2002 and 2012, according to U.S. Census Data. Women are spearheading growth in Colorado Springs which shines a light […]

Pikes Peak Business & Education Alliance (PPBEA) is launching a community-wide, work-based learning initiative on July 1, 2019, to help connect K-12 classrooms and students with the economic landscape. PPBEA is a public-private, workforce development collaboration amongst over 100 employers, all twelve El Paso County public school districts and two charter schools.   PPBEA is organized […]

WATKINS, CO – The Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) was distinguished as the “2019 Colorado Airport of the Year” by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics.  The award was presented on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Colorado Airport Operator’s Association (CAOA) Spring Conference in Greeley, Colorado. This is the first award […]

A second phase of funding will build upon work to strengthen the region’s growing cyber assets COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – June 10, 2019 – Cybersecurity has a $1 billion economic impact in the Pikes Peak region. The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) are collaborating to make sure that number […]

In recognition of this month’s National Higher Education Day, we’re taking time to appreciate the wide variety of educational institutions available to the residents of Colorado Springs. As the No. 16 Most Educated City in the Country, according to WalletHub, the Colorado Spring’s education system benefits the entire family, powers our talent pipeline, and drives […]

Colorado Springs has a long history of honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, including the annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery. We’re also paying tribute to our strong veteran and military community this year, and the military roots that were established more than 70 years […]

Thanks to factors like low utility costs and the city’s skilled workforce, the Colorado Springs manufacturing sector is thriving. Home to no less than 402 manufacturing companies and 11,600 employees, not to mention one of the largest Foreign Trade Zones in the country, there’s no better place to locate manufacturing operations, regardless of industry sector. […]