Colorado Springs will welcome entrepreneurs from all backgrounds for a celebration of the region’s growing startup scene during the fourth-annual TechStars Startup Week, August 20 –24. Filled with workshops, networking and speaking events, Startup Week is an exciting time for the region’s entrepreneurial community. More than 300 people are expected to attend sessions throughout the […]

Forbes Magazine recently coined this the Golden Age of Entrepreneurship. And considering the advancements in technology, access to capital and the ever-lower barriers to entry, it’s never been a better time to start a business. So, it’s no surprise that right here in our own backyard, a lot of effort is going into helping foster […]

By Vinnie Persichetti Director, cybersecurity programs Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC   When it comes to cybersecurity threats, gone are the days of black-hooded hackers and nefarious types hunkered down in basements. Today’s cybercrime masterminds are savvy and well-armed to cost businesses, governments, and just about any organization trillions of dollars in collective damages. Now, […]

The SBA Office of Advocacy is making its way to Colorado Springs and invites small business owners and professionals to a roundtable to discuss regulatory reform. Recently, two executive orders were signed addressing the regulatory burden faced by the private sector. The upcoming Regional Regulatory Reform Roundtable is an opportunity to meet in-person with Office […]

This just in – Colorado Springs ranks #1 on U.S. News & World Report’s list of the nation’s Most Desirable Place to Live. The ranking is compiled based on a survey of people across the country to determine where, out of the 125 most populous metro areas in the nation, residents would live if given […]

A robust, vibrant startup ecosystem of companies, entrepreneurs, and talent is crucial to a strong business community. In the Colorado Springs area, Peak Startup helps cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit with Startup Week, a five-day celebration of our local startup community. With relevant and applicable workshops, presentations, events, and mentoring sessions designed to inspire, educate, and […]

The City of Colorado Springs today announced plans to move forward with the fourth City for Champions project – the Colorado Sports and Event Center. Comprised of two separate facilities, these will be state of the art, multi-purpose venues designed to host professional, Olympic and amateur sporting events as well as entertainment and cultural events. […]

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – F/LIST, a global manufacturer of high-end aircraft interiors, and the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC announced today that the Austrian-based company will establish its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing operations in Colorado Springs. “We chose Colorado Springs as the location for the headquarters of our U.S. subsidiary due to our proximity to […]

It might be the fact that global ransomware demands exceeded $5 billion in 2017. Or maybe that corporate cybersecurity damages are projected to hit $6 trillion by 2021. Or perhaps it’s that heavy hitters like Warren Buffett have cited cybersecurity as “the number one issue facing humanity.” Yeah, an even greater threat than nuclear weapons. […]

Three Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC members and two additional Pikes Peak businesses were recognized as 2018 Colorado Companies to Watch winners at the 10th Anniversary Awards Gala in June in Denver. CCTW is a yearlong, nonprofit awards program that honors 50 fast-growing second stage companies from across the state for their performance in the marketplace, […]