This page covers corporate developments, market trends, commercial real estate, hiring and store operations. Reporting follows the local organizations and regional entities that shape the city economy.
The Colorado Springs nonprofit, founded by west-side churches, offers nursing, housing, and food assistance at a single site.
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Do you trust local charities in your area to meet neighbors' growing needs?
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Do you believe increasing automation at work makes your own tasks more efficient?
Josh Reid will lead enterprise technology strategy and artificial intelligence initiatives for the Colorado Springs company.
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Do you think your local small businesses are doing better or worse than a year ago?
Some small businesses along 8th Street report revenue drops of as much as 50% as the project continues.
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Do you trust your local utility to keep aging power infrastructure safe?
Crews used a contracted helicopter to swap aging power poles on a difficult, high-wildfire-risk circuit serving the summit.
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Would you attend a local Veterans Day parade in your community this year?
Colorado Springs holds its In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade Saturday, November 7, 2026, with more than 100 entries starting at 11 a.m.
The data center developer will fund a 10,350 square-foot outdoor community playground at the Colorado Springs school, with installation set to begin in November 2026.
This section follows store openings and closures, executive leadership changes, commercial real estate activity and funding rounds. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. The mix of tourism, defense contracting and small commerce defines the local marketplace and its unique seasonal fluctuations. Workforce availability and property development cycles consistently remain the primary factors influencing the local business climate.
