After reports that few Colorado Springs people were being appointed to state boards and committees, the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and EDC decided to do something about it. The group is gathering a list of people to apply for more than 300 empty seats in state-level boards and committees. “We’re working with the governor [...] [...]
The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Scott McInnis for the Republican gubernatorial primary. The chamber also endorsed Jane Norton today over Ken Buck in the Republican senatorial contest. McInnis, who is running against Dan Maes, has been embroiled in controversy since last month when accusations of plagiarism surfaced. Chamber Vice President of [...] [...]
The Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and COPPeR, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, are seeking nominations for businesses and business leaders. Nominations are needed for philanthropy, creative work space, and business leader in the arts awards. Winners will be announced Oct. 4, at the third annual Business & Arts Awards Luncheon at [...] [...]
Gov. Bill Ritter has signed a package of bills taxing everything from candy and soda to online sales. The governor says the money is needed to help close a $1.5 billion shortfall this year and next. The new laws signed by the governor on Wednesday are expected to raise about $118 million over the next [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: August 25,2009
Tags: Black Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Plains Chamber of Commerce, Experience Colorado Springs at Pikes Peak Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce, Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Pikes Peak Regional Business Partnership, Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Eight chambers of commerce and the Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau have collaborated to form the Pikes Peak Regional Business Partnership to pool lobbying efforts. The group has been meeting for nearly four years, but only recently gained status as a separate 501(c)(6) organization. “We’re looking at four different areas,” said Chairwoman Debbie Miller, president [...] [...]
Loading ...
