The Space Foundation and the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp. are planning a joint news conference at the Penrose House on Thursday. The two groups were tight-lipped about the announcement, but they have been working together for months to find new office space for the foundation. Earlier this year, the EDC launched an effort to [...] [...]
The Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp. will host 11 national site selection consultants from around the country on a “familiarization tour” of the Pikes Peak region. The three-day tour, slated for September 24-26, is designed to showcase the area’s quality of life which includes workforce, business climate and real estate opportunities, according to Executive Vice [...] [...]
Businessman Phil Lane will direct the long-range economic development strategy, known as Operation60ThirtyFive. The plan, developed by Austin-based consultant Angelou Economics, was released during 2009. The first step was to find a business and community leader to head the project. Lane will work for free, and he will be responsible for inviting local leaders to [...] [...]
The 2009 Excellence in Local Industry Awards were presented at a reception hosted by the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corp. and Celebrate Technology on Nov. 5 at The Broadmoor. The EDC Local Industry Awards included: Corporate Social Responsibility Award presented to Booz Allen Hamilton; Business Climate Award presented to the Peak Venture Group; Company [...] [...]