COLORADO SPRINGS – Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced today that Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation (INTUITIVE), an aerospace engineering and analysis firm, has selected Colorado Springs for expansion. There, INTUITIVE will support the state’s leading aerospace […]

Colorado Springs, Colo. – March 22, 2023 – The Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) today announced that Brandon Eldridge has been named Executive Director for the Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC) effective April 3, 2023. This position plays a key role in supporting small businesses in the Pikes […]

Microchip Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: MCHP) a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, today announces plans to invest $880M to expand its silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon (Si) production capacity at its Colorado Springs, Colo. manufacturing facility over the next several years. One significant phase of the expansion is to develop and […]

“Last week, when an unmanned, foreign object traversed the United States for days, U.S. Space Command was not operating at full capacity. At a time of such uncertainty with China and Russia, space capabilities play a decisive role. Why are officials still considering moving this critical command? Relocating U.S. Space Command from its current home will delay […]

The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT), announced today that the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been selected as the new host for the Pikes Peak SBDC. The Pikes Peak SBDC is one of 14 statewide SBDC […]

Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced that Entegris, Inc., a global supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor, life sciences, and other high-tech industries, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion. In addition to bringing good-paying […]

The Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation joins the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in announcing that Zivaro, an information technology company that specializes in serving government and national defense partners, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion. Here, the company’s new business unit […]

Today, the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation (Chamber & EDC) announced its 2023 Board of Directors, who will assume duties on Jan. 1, 2023. Ramon Alvarez, president of Alvarez Enterprises, Inc., and owner of Minuteman Press, will serve as Board Chair in 2023. Alvarez’s experience includes executive positions in domestic and international settings […]

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 […]

Mayor John Suthers and Janet Suthers were recognized as the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC’s 2022 Business Citizens of the Year at the organization’s annual GALA, presented by US Bank. The award recognizes business individuals who contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of the Colorado Springs area, are involved in the betterment of the […]