Innovation is taking place across every industry – from aerospace to manufacturing to the life sciences – in cities across the nation. Cities that lean into their strengths are thriving with a firm knowledge that the backbone of economic success is robust connectivity and dedicated space for visionary businesses. A hub for innovation, Colorado Springs […]

Effective collaboration can be a rarity in business, but aerospace companies in Colorado form innovative partnerships in droves. Between 2016-2022, associations of small businesses, government, and academic institutions led to a 30% expansion of the aerospace & defense industry statewide, which is a 12% increase above the national average. In Colorado Springs, the industry has […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC invite you to review this RFP for an Economic Industry Sector and Workforce Cluster Analysis, and submit your proposal.  Study Timeline: Every effort will be made to adhere to the following schedule: Distribute RFP                  July 15, 2022 Submission Deadline      […]

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation innovators are in high demand from the Department of Defense, and the majority of the Pentagon’s multi-billion defense budget typically goes to private companies. In fact, more than 1,600 firms received over $1.5 billion in seed capital to fill military contracts in 2020. Between 2016-2022, Colorado’s aerospace and defense […]

What do sports, wellness, manufacturing, technology, and the armed forces have in common? They are all supported by the growing healthcare industry in Colorado Springs. Medtech companies like Siemens, Philips, and DePuy Synthes (a Johnson & Johnson company) are modernizing everything from pathttp://medtechient intake to COVID-19 treatment. Pyxant Labs was founded in Colorado Springs, offering […]

Colorado Springs encompasses 260 miles of hiking trails and 14,349 acres of parks and open spaces. Home to over 60 national and international sports organizations fueling Colorado Springs’ sports economy, the region bolsters a reputation as a haven for top athletes and businesses. The crown jewel is unquestionably the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee — […]

186 New Jobs Coming to Colorado Springs The following press release was distributed by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT). The Chamber & EDC team worked with OEDIT to bring PteroDynamics’ new R&D headquarters to Colorado Springs. DENVER — PteroDynamics, an aircraft design and manufacturing company that develops innovative vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) […]

Colorado Springs provides a thriving environment for the cybersecurity industry to flourish, benefiting job seekers, entrepreneurs, and established companies in the process. The region is home to 150-plus cybersecurity companies and is in a unique position as a diverse hub for IT companies, higher education, and national defense. The demand for talent in the cybersecurity […]

Formstack, a workplace productivity platform that empowers anyone to digitize what matters, automate workflows, and fix processes—all without code—today announced its placement on Inc. Magazine’s 2021 Best Workplaces list. Formstack was also recognized as the winner in the Prosperous and Thriving category for companies with gross revenue projections of $5 million-$50 million. Now in its sixth […]

Strong aerospace & defense, cybersecurity, tech, and IT industries in Colorado Springs put the region on the fast track to a leading city in the nation’s tech and startup ecosystem. Over 100 private cybersecurity companies are located in Colorado Springs, home to the National Cybersecurity Center, a nonprofit for cyber innovation and awareness. Startups and […]