This week marks the fourth annual Economic Development Week (EDW), an international event with goals to increase awareness for local programs that ultimately create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and increase the quality of life in local communities. To highlight the importance of economic development in the Colorado Springs region, let’s look at some areas […]

Colorado Springs has blanketed the news lately with talks on the U.S. Space Command Center looking for a city to call home, and the recent Space information sharing and analysis center (ISAC), which has landed in the National Cybersecurity Center (NCC). Colorado is the nation’s second-largest space economy behind California, with more than 500 aerospace […]

The right assets  The defense community is buzzing with speculation about where U.S. Space Command’s headquarters will go. The excitement in Colorado Springs is reaching palpable levels, and for good reason. The region is already home to many space assets, including Air Force Space Command, two of the Air Force’s five space wings (21st Space […]

The accolades keep coming, and it’s no surprise Colorado Springs took another top three spot. The city is thriving, thanks in part to a booming downtown, low unemployment, and low cost of living, plus a vibrant startup ecosystem. Add in some *pretty* incredible views and a never-ending list of recreation options (like hundreds of miles of […]

Governor Jared Polis recently shared his 2019 State of the State address with the Colorado Springs’ business community. Key themes included health care, education, prosperity, and innovation. Polis reiterated his commitment to creating a thriving state for all, including the Pikes Peak region.

The city is currently hosting the largest gathering of space professionals in the world, the 35th Annual Space Symposium (April 8-11). Colorado Springs’ aerospace and defense industry is poised for more economic growth and national recognition this spring. Each year Colorado Springs plays host to the premier event for space professionals, which strengthens the city’s […]

Being a part of the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC means being a part of a thriving, innovative and collaborative business community. Your membership brings credibility to your business and increases positive perceptions among consumers and fellow business professionals. And now there’s a new way to increase your visibility in the community: the proud member logo. […]

With the outdoor activities that Colorado Springs has to offer, there’s little room to wonder why businesses and residents love to call the Pikes Peak region home. Here, a passion for outdoor recreation is not just a way of life, but a significant economic driver. Did you know that Colorado Springs’s outdoor recreation fuels a […]

Our members are doing great things. From investing their time and services to expanding their businesses and creating new jobs, there is never a shortage of good news. Take Timberline Landscaping, for example. They just received the Donor of the Year from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Colorado for their donation of snow removal, […]

Colorado Springs, Colo. – March 5, 2019 – For the first time in Colorado Springs history, local companies had the opportunity to recruit students and alumni from all four colleges in the region under one roof. Last Friday, more than 50 local employers and nearly 300 students came together at the City Auditorium to matchmake […]