Joe Raso started his job Monday as the first CEO of the newly merged Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corp. — and he has his work cut out for him.
When a recruiter called with news about an economic development position in Colorado Springs, there seemed to be something interesting …
Continue reading …An EDC-Chamber unification committee has submitted recommendations about how the merged organization should operate.
Continue reading …The Springs’ Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corp. have agreed to merge – and to embark on a national search for someone to lead the new organization. Board chairmen from both organizations announced today they they will create a unification committee that will develop a merger plan by Nov. 30. About 250 people – mostly [...]
Continue reading …The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Corp. are working on a merger deal, discussing how the merged organization might be structured and possibly who its president and CEO should be. Who do you think should lead the organization? Leave a comment below.
Continue reading …During a recession, one might think that business club memberships would plummet as companies cut costs – but that’s not necessarily so. Membership at many local clubs is level or has increased, despite the gloomy economy. It’s all about value proposition. If business owners can see a return on investment, they tend to keep their [...]
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