In recognition of this month’s National Higher Education Day, we’re taking time to appreciate the wide variety of educational institutions available to the residents of Colorado Springs. As the No. 16 Most Educated City in the Country, according to WalletHub, the Colorado Spring’s education system benefits the entire family, powers our talent pipeline, and drives […]
This week marks the fourth annual Economic Development Week (EDW), an international event with goals to increase awareness for local programs that ultimately create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and increase the quality of life in local communities. To highlight the importance of economic development in the Colorado Springs region, let’s look at some areas […]
The accolades keep coming, and it’s no surprise Colorado Springs took another top three spot. The city is thriving, thanks in part to a booming downtown, low unemployment, and low cost of living, plus a vibrant startup ecosystem. Add in some *pretty* incredible views and a never-ending list of recreation options (like hundreds of miles of […]
With the outdoor activities that Colorado Springs has to offer, there’s little room to wonder why businesses and residents love to call the Pikes Peak region home. Here, a passion for outdoor recreation is not just a way of life, but a significant economic driver. Did you know that Colorado Springs’s outdoor recreation fuels a […]
Colorado Springs arts and culture scene is on the rise, thanks in large part to the city’s booming downtown area and historical love for the arts. In fact, the Colorado Springs’s Fine Arts Center is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, proving the region’s rich cultural history. Ranked the No. 1 Most Desirable Place to […]
This Valentine’s Day, we’re dreaming of enjoying all that Colorado Springs has to offer its employees and residents alike. While the city offers accessibility and connectivity in all aspects of life, there are features and benefits that are tough to turn down when one considers living or working in Colorado Springs. Here are 10 of […]
Colorado Springs’ entrepreneurs are fostering a deep sense of place and changing the city’s narrative in the process. Not so long ago, we often looked to other destinations to learn what they’re doing and how they achieved success and recognition. That is no longer the case. From tech companies like BombBomb and Formstack to culinary contemporaries like Story Coffee and […]
Known as Olympic City USA, Colorado Springs boasts an extensive sports industry that is home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, two international sports federations and the headquarters of 24 National Governing Bodies of Sport (NGBs). Nonetheless, the city’s culture of achievement, rich history, and endless outdoor […]
Just like that, 2018 passed in the blink of an eye. Let’s take a moment to revel in the most impressive headlines of 2018, recognizing Colorado Springs as a desirable destination to live, a smart tech city, its strong economy and more. In case you missed them, here are some of Colorado Springs’s best rankings […]
This just in: Colorado Springs ranks number seven for best big cities to live in the U.S., according to MONEY’s latest ranking of the Top 10 Best Big Cities to Live in Right Now. The report compared U.S. cities with a population of 300,000 or more on a handful of key measures, including job growth, […]