Will Silicon Mountain rise again? City, county and state leaders hope an exceptional vote of confidence this month from a global player in the semiconductor industry could be the catalyst. Entegris — a U.S.-based global supplier of advanced materials…

The lie at the heart of Monopoly is that each player starts with the same money, at the same place on the board. It’s the lie at the heart of business and entrepreneurship, too. No one’s really starting on Go. Some set off with a fistful of extra…

“Friends, Daniel's a stud. Three years ago he was homeless. Today, Daniel has his own apartment, and a car, and he's a rising member of our public works staff.” Mayor Yemi Mobolade told 22-year-old Daniel’s story today during his State of the City…

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC today announced plans to put the region's economic development efforts “on steroids” with the launch of the Titans of Economic Development Campaign. The Chamber’s 501(c)3 Foundation for Colorado Springs Future…

Microchip Technology has announced an $880 million expansion to its Colorado Springs manufacturing facility, where it will grow its silicon production capacity and develop silicon carbide technologies. The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC made the…

Switzerland-based Meyer Burger has chosen Colorado Springs for a groundbreaking solar cell production facility which will bring more than 350 new jobs, the company announced today. Meyer Burger will establish its manufacturing operations in the…

Is Silicon Mountain rising again? Entegris and the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC today announced plans for a new manufacturing center of excellence in Colorado Springs, which will bring a $600 million investment in its first phase, a $2.47 billion…

Entrepreneur Yemi Mobolade announced his bid to become the 42nd mayor of Colorado Springs at an April 4 event in America the Beautiful Park, exactly one year before the 2023 city election. Mobolade, who is running as an independent, was most recently…

El Paso County has until 5 p.m. Nov. 13 to tighten restrictions and move fully to Level Orange: Safer at Home – High Risk, as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge. This latest order cuts restaurant, office and retail capacity from 50 percent to…

Almost 8 in 10 Pikes Peak area companies have lost business due to the COVID-10 pandemic, according to a survey released today by the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC. “As COVID-19 is significantly disrupting our regional economy, we needed a way to…

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC today launched a national campaign to promote Colorado as the best permanent location for U.S. Space Command. “The aerospace & defense industry is one of Colorado’s largest economic sectors,” Kathy Boe, chair of the…

The Department of Defense released the highly anticipated final version of its cyber certification framework Jan. 31, finally solidifying the compliance efforts military contractors will have to tackle if they want to keep doing business with the…

COS CEO 2021 Leadership Lessons Women of Influence 2020 Rising Stars 2020 Join us virtually as we celebrate 27 Rising Stars! Chosen from the up-and-coming leaders of the Pikes Peak region, these young professionals represent our region’s future.…

Colorado Springs is the nation’s worst city for women working in tech, according to a new study by fintech firm SmartAsset.The Springs (No. 58) trails Denver (No. 15) and Aurora (No. 26) in the fifth annual “Best Cities for Women in Tech” report,…

Pinnacol Assurance Pinnacol Assurance COS CEO 2021 Leadership Lessons Women of Influence 2020 Rising Stars 2020 Join us virtually as we celebrate 27 Rising Stars! Chosen from the up-and-coming leaders of the Pikes Peak region, these young…