By Jayne Mhono Dickey Erin Brawner, owner of BloomWell, named her HR firm after her grandmother’s maiden name, symbolizing growth and positive change. Bloomwell offers customized HR services to small businesses in Colorado Springs. The company started during the COVID-19 pandemic to help small businesses navigate complex labor laws introduced at the time to protect […]

By Jayne Mhono Dickey Driven by a passion for providing exceptional pet care, Dr. Lindsey Ganzer co-founded North Springs Veterinary Referral Center in Colorado Springs. This facility offers 24-hour walk-in emergency services and specializes in treating heart diseases and using advanced imaging for complex conditions. Beyond dogs and cats, they also care for reptiles, snakes, […]

By Jayne Mhono Dickey At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many businesses had shut down, best friends Lauren Kinder and Brooke Waldo could not find locally made gifts. They saw an opportunity to establish Front Porch Gift Company to help people give great gifts. “Brooke was searching for client appreciation gifts and I […]

By Jayne Mhono Dickey Mental health problems affect more than 1 million people in Colorado, according to the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies trauma, ongoing chronic medical conditions, drug and alcohol abuse, and isolation as some of the causes of mental health issues. Like most cities in […]

Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that WMD Squared Engineering has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion, creating 42 new jobs. The company provides innovative engineering, design and drafting services, specializing in production-level equipment. “By supporting our workforce, enhancing our […]

From Sept. 15-18, the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation hosted our annual D.C. Fly-In, presented by InBank, bringing nearly one hundred community leaders from around the Pikes Peak Region to our nation’s capital. Participants enjoyed hearing from subject matter experts on aerospace and defense, cybersecurity, legal reform, natural resources and more. During a […]

By Jayne Mhono Dickey Replacing garage doors can be costly for homeowners with expenses for a new door ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. ProLift Garage Doors of East Colorado Springs launched in 2023 to help homeowners keep their garage doors in good condition and save money. In looking into business ideas, Philip Neri […]

By Jayne Mhono Dickey “My love for taking care of plants and having them in my life inspired me to start my business,” said Shawn Craft, owner of Vertical Foliage, an interior landscape design and plant maintenance company located at 3609 Austin Bluffs Parkway. Armed with his bachelor’s degree in landscaping architecture and a passion […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) recognized We Fortify and Ent Credit Union with the 2024 Business Awards during its Annual Gala on Saturday. We Fortify was presented with the Community Investment of the Year Award and Ent Credit Union received the Company of the Year Award at An Evening […]

  Nominations are now being accepted for the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC Business Awards. The 2024 Business Awards will be presented at the Chamber & EDC’s An Evening in Paris Gala on July 27 in the following categories: Company of the Year Community Investment of the Year Company of the Year Award […]