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Boecore Selects Colorado Springs for Expansion, Creating Over 600 Jobs

The Polis-Primavera Administration and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Boecore, an aerospace and defense engineering company that specializes in software solutions, systems engineering and cybersecurity, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion. “We are thrilled to welcome Boecore to Colorado, bringing […]

August 22, 2023
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation launch fund to support businesses affected by Club Q shooting, in partnership with Exponential Impact

Today, the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) announced a $40,750 fund to support the affected by the November 19, 2022, Club Q shooting. Businesses affected may have experienced lost revenue, forced closure, reduced employee staff hours, or have had to hire increased security. This fund is created in […]

December 5, 2022
Microchip Technology opening a new design center in Colorado Springs bringing multiple high-paying product design and development engineering jobs

Microchip Technology, based in Chandler, Arizona, with a manufacturing and design site in Colorado Springs, has announced that they are opening a new design center focused on analog and power engineering. There are currently 10 high-paying product design and development engineering positions open for the new analog power business unit in Colorado Springs. They are […]

September 20, 2022
economic development
Chamber & EDC taking more competitive approach by launching Deal Closing Fund to incentivize job creation

Today, the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation announced the launch of a local Deal Closing Fund, marking a pivot towards a more proactive and competitive approach in furthering our region’s economic vitality. The Colorado Springs metro area outpaces the rest of the state in economic recovery and growth. The Chamber & EDC is […]

August 25, 2022
Chamber & EDC Welcomes Mark Bittle as Vice President of Membership

Colorado Springs, Colo. –  The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corp. is proud to welcome Mark Bittle as vice president of membership today. Bittle brings a wealth of local business and organizational knowledge to the role, having previously served as an Ambassador and Small Business Advisory Council member with the Colorado Springs […]

August 2, 2021
Colorado is the Aerospace Epicenter: PteroDynamics Chooses Colorado for New Research and Development Headquarters

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) […]

July 29, 2021
Cecilia Harry elected to board of directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Foundation

Cecilia Harry, the Chamber & EDC’s chief economic development officer, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the ACCE Foundation, a 501(c)3 that supports the work of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE’s Foundation was established to fund programming, peer-to-peer learning, and leadership development for chamber professionals seeking to […]

July 15, 2021
Downtown Colorado Springs from Pikes Peak Avenue
Dirk Draper, Chamber & EDC president and CEO, to retire at end of 2021

Draper’s long and successful tenure has cleared the way for the next phase of Colorado Springs growth Colorado Springs, Colo. – Dirk Draper, president & CEO of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Corporation, announced that he will retire at the end of this year. Draper, 61, has led the organization for […]

May 18, 2021
software
Formstack Named to Inc. Magazine’s 2021 Best Workplaces List for the Second Consecutive Year

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 […]

May 12, 2021
defense
Bluestaq Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses On Inc. Magazine’s Annual List of 2021 Best Workplaces

Emerging tech company Bluestaq named to Inc.’s 2021 Best Workplaces list and is a winner in the On the Rise: 0-4 years in business category. Bluestaq LLC, an emerging tech company specializing in secure data management platforms and complex software solutions, has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021. […]

May 12, 2021