As Colorado Springs looks back on its history during the city’s 150th anniversary this summer, here’s how far the aerospace and defense industry has come over the last decade. Colorado Springs’ current aerospace and defense industry is poised for new investment with a fueled talent pipeline, five military installations, and strong community support for our […]

We are excited to announce two new scholarships for qualified small businesses: LEADING EDGE for Entrepreneurs, in partnership with the Pikes Peak SBDC The scholarship covers the registration fees of Pikes Peak SBDC’s popular LEADING EDGE for Entrepreneurs. SCORE SmartSTART, in partnership with the Colorado Springs chapter of SCORE The scholarship covers the registration of […]

Reggie Ash, our chief defense development officer, has led the Winning USSPACECOM campaign since its official launch in February 2020. The Chamber & EDC, community, and state partners retained consulting services with three agencies who advise strategies and execute tactics. The agencies are Development Counselors International, the Chamber & EDC’s current public relations agency, American […]

With the Tokyo 2020 Olympics postponed over COVID-19 concerns, Olympic City USA faces shutdowns of workout facilities for Olympians who are now confronted with staying in shape and at the top of their game during this uncertain time. Future Olympians are staying fit in a myriad of ways, including hiking North Cheyenne Cañon and even […]

Colorado Springs will house the U.S. Space Command for the next six years, showering our region with job opportunities to launch your next career. The logical site for this new command, Colorado Springs is already home to several military space operations including the 50th Space Wing, which operates more than 185 military satellites. The re-establishment […]

All Voice of Business committees meet monthly as a group. Group meetings consist of speakers or discussions around a theme, as well as updates from the taskforce leaders about ongoing projects. The specific Taskforces meet at least once a month, and sometimes more depending on the task at hand. Meetings have all been conducted via […]

This October, Colorado Springs is recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In our increasingly digitally-connected world, Colorado Springs’ cybersecurity industry has risen to the top as a national leader in the industry. From big-name companies to government institutions, major players in the city’s cybersecurity ecosystem have the region poised for continued growth. A million-dollar industry with […]

The success of our sports and healthcare industries are thanks in part to the rapid growth of medical technology in Colorado Springs. The region boasts a business-friendly environment that’s primed for innovation and includes a variety of companies operating in the biotechnology, medical, and diagnostic devices fields. In addition to several healthcare providers and forward-looking […]

Colorado Springs has every reason to celebrate National Aviation Day on August 19th. Home to industry leaders like Lockheed Martin, Advantage Manufacturing, Sierra Nevada Corporation, and Trine Aerospace, Colorado Springs’ aviation industry is truly one of a kind. The diverse manufacturing industry coupled with one of the largest foreign trade zones in the country, make […]

Colorado Springs is an epicenter for women-owned and women-run businesses that are led by some of the nation’s most ingenious thinkers. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses in El Paso County increased by 45% between 2002 and 2012, according to U.S. Census Data. Women are spearheading growth in Colorado Springs which shines a light […]