Connect Colorado Springs
Your Community Concierge
Connect Colorado Springs is a concierge program available to Chamber & EDC member businesses to help them sell the region to their potential and/or new-to-market candidates. If you are a company or candidate interested in learning more or participating in the Connect Colorado Springs program, please scroll down for more information.
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- Candidates
- Meet Shameeka
Do you have candidates interested in the Pikes Peak region?
The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC is here to help! Connect Colorado Springs is a Chamber & EDC Business Premiere and up membership value that helps YOU sell the region to potential and new-to-market candidates.
But, wait, how does it work?
Our team hand selects a Concierge for your candidate based on similar interests and demographics to share relocation tips, neighborhood information, childcare options, and recreation ideas, while answering their specific questions and needs. Your candidate can choose to experience the Connect Colorado Springs program through an email, a chat on the phone, virtual meeting, or even a downtown tour. To get started click the Company Interest Form below.
Welcome to the Pikes Peak region! Our Concierge would love to learn about your culture while sharing our community. We want you to leave Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region knowing you felt welcomed, connected, and gained a sense of what life could look like and feel like for you in your new home. Everyone is welcome in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region! Please take a few moments to complete our Candidate form and a Concierge will be in touch to provide personalized resources to our community.
All information provided in this survey will be kept confidential and will not be shared. The intention of this survey is to personalize your ‘Connect Colorado Springs’ concierge experience.
Hello, I’m Shameeka!
I’m your point of contact for the Connect Colorado Springs concierge program.
My background of community building through developing future talent and workforce in our region started with my work at New Hope Outreach Ministries over 20 years ago. While serving in the southeast at NVCC, I created and managed two successful reading and tutoring programs for children aged 5-16. I have led workshops for Educating Children of Color, taught both high schoolers and young adults at Pikes Peak State College, and I continue to mentor young students throughout the community. My community involvement and engagement with organizations like the multicultural chambers of commerce, El Pomar’s Elevating Leadership Development program, as well as my extensive background and certifications in DEI, makes me a champion in advocating for unrepresented talent in the region. With over 15 years of combined experience in business, educational instruction, nonprofit leadership, and C-suite management, I pride myself on creating and implementing successful development strategies and processes.
I have been in Colorado Springs since the mid-90’s and have watched this city flourish and transform into one of this nation’s top places to live, work, and play. It is an honor to contribute to the future of this great city and help recruit, retain, and engage the future talent that will call Colorado Springs and El Paso County home.
Please contact me by phone or email: 719-575-4305 | sford@cscedc.com