Economic Development

Whether a business needs stable infrastructure to access other markets, a deep bench of college-educated talent, or lower costs compared to cities of similar size, Colorado Springs delivers. Among its outstanding national rankings, Colorado Springs was named the No. 5 Best Performing Large U.S. City by the Milken Institute in 2025, the No. 5 Best Large City Business Climate by Business Facilities in 2025, and the No. 2 Up-And-Coming City for Tech Talent by CBRE in 2024.

Colorado Springs has seen real developments and business expansions across technology, defense, and manufacturing, putting the city on the map for major corporations. A strong workforce, a skilled talent pipeline, and extraordinary natural assets combine into a winning, transformative formula for companies ready to build something lasting. From innovation parks to opportunity zones, Colorado Springs offers the space, infrastructure, and momentum for companies — and the people who power them — to grow diverse portfolios and build a future on their own terms.