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 […]

The 2017 Colorado Springs ATHENA Award was presented to Alicia McConnell at a luncheon held April 13 by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC at the Antlers Hotel. The annual ATHENA Award honors an outstanding community and business leader who encourages women to achieve their full leadership potential. McConnell currently serves as Director […]

Investortools press release CHICAGO, IL (February 16, 2017) – Investortools, Inc., a financial software firm based in the Chicago suburbs that specializes in solutions for fixed-income portfolio management, trading, compliance, credit analysis, and benchmark risk analysis announced today that they are opening a new office location in Colorado Springs, Colorado to accommodate its continued expansion […]

Eleven exceptional women in business have been nominated for the 2017 ATHENA Awards presented by the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. The ATHENA Award honors an outstanding community and business leader who encourages women to achieve their full leadership potential. The 2017 nominees include: Aimee Cox, City of Colorado Springs Treasure […]

Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC’s Ambassador of the Year Award is presented to the person who exemplifies volunteerism, is committed to the mission of the organization and supports Chamber & EDC functions via attendance at Ribbon Cuttings and Business After Hours.  The recipient of the award in 2016 was chosen by a vote of his […]

By: Andy Merritt, Chief Defense Industry Officer 2016 was a good year for our region on the defense front.  We saw new units move here, our region was recognized with the inaugural Great American Defense Community award by the Association of Defense Communities (ADC),  we celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Military Affairs Council and […]

Curbed recently featured Colorado Springs on its list of 10 U.S. cities where homeownership is affordable. Touting cities that are alternatives to the traditional large metro, this list proves that the cost of urban living doesn’t always have to come with a seven-figure price tag. The list, which was aggregated from a number of real […]