by Amy Gillentine Published: August 23,2011
Tags: Chamber, Csintyan, EDC, Kazmierski
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 [...] [...]
by Rob Larimer Published: May 26,2011
Tags: EDC, Kazmierski
Economic development is one of the most important issues in Colorado Springs. With news of the EDC’s Mike Kazmierski departure, what do you think are some of the most important qualities his successor should have? Where will the ideal candidate come from? What kind of professional past should he or she have? Share your thoughts [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: May 26,2011
Tags: Kazmierski
Mike Kazmierski resigned this morning from his position as president and CEO of the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp. His resignation is effective June 30. Board member Debbie Chandler, who is also CEO of Colorado Springs Health Partners, said the decision was voluntary, however board members had been at odds with Kazmierski about the direction [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: September 10,2010
Tags: EDC, Huntsville, Kazmierski
Colorado Springs economic development officials say Huntsville, Ala., “gets it.” After a four-day visit to the Rocket City last week, officials from the Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp. say the Springs can learn from Huntsville. “It’s probably the best model city we could ever hope to find,” said David White, EDC executive vice president of [...] [...]
by Contributing Writer Published: May 15,2010
Tags: EDC, Kazmierski
Our community was recently characterized as a “backwater,” which is defined as “a place regarded as cut off from the mainstream of activity and consequently regarded as quiet or unimportant.” Whether the comment was uttered out of frustration, with no malice or forethought, or if it only referred to our involvement in the world of [...] [...]
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