Formstack, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company with a mission to empower its users through simple and elegant tools that remove the complexity from everyday business processes, today announced plans to open a new office in Colorado Springs, Colo. In conjunction with the announcement, the company also revealed plans to add 55 new jobs. “Formstack has a largely […]

Kent Fortune, vice president and general manager of USAA’s Colorado Springs campus, was recognized as the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC’s 2017 Business Citizen of the Year at the organization’s Annual Gala, Saturday, Nov. 4 at The Broadmoor. This award recognizes a business individual who contributes to the economic growth and prosperity of the Colorado […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC announced today that Hannah Parsons, chief economic development officer, will depart the organization at the end of November to take on the role of CEO at Colorado Springs’ Exponential Impact. Parsons joined the Chamber & EDC in October 2015 as chief community development officer and was promoted in January […]

As the voice of business in the Pikes Peak region, the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC works to ensure that policies and legislation work in your best interest by supporting initiatives that promote business growth and opportunities. As the November 7, 2017 election deadline approaches, we are sharing our positions on the following ballot questions. […]

Ampex Data Systems will open a new location in Colorado Springs and bring on 15-30 employees to start to support the company’s fast-paced growth in Industrial Control Systems Security and Advanced Machine Learning. “We are very excited to open our newest Ampex Data Systems location in Colorado Springs,” said Jim Orahood, vice president and general […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC announced that Vinnie Persichetti has joined the organization as its director of cybersecurity programs. The position was developed in support of the work the Chamber & EDC is performing as a sub-recipient of a Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment grant received this year by Pikes […]

Following Amazon’s recent announcement to establish a second North American headquarters, the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC is in the process of developing Colorado Springs’ response to the project’s request for proposals. “We are currently exploring site options, incentives and other factors, as well as coordinating with the State of Colorado and the […]

Each year, the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC recognizes outstanding leadership and innovation in business with its Business Citizen of the Year and Industry Awards. Nominations for all categories are being accepted now through Sept. 22, 2017. Four awards are presented, and they include: Business Citizen of the Year This award recognizes a […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC announced today that Rich Burchfield is joining the organization as its new Chief Defense Development Officer. In this role, Burchfield will lead military relations and community outreach efforts, as well as support economic development and government affairs activities as they relate to the defense sector. In the […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC announced today that Blessing “Yemi” Mobolade is joining the organization as its new local industry programs manager. In this role, Mobolade will assist in the creation and implementation of the Chamber & EDC’s business retention and expansion program, which will help identify opportunities to support existing local […]