Colorado Springs Business Journal

From Hark Herold: Most of the military veteran business owners of small to medium-sized businesses in Colorado I interviewed feel veterans bring unique skills, experiences and perspectives to the workforce, making them valuable assets to businesses.

David Sprenger was recently named senior vice president of government affairs and credit union advocacy for Ent Credit Union.

Allegiant Airlines is returning to the Colorado Springs Airport. The Las Vegas-based discount airline announced recently its plans to return services to Colorado Springs after its last flight left the city in 2018.

Hannah Parsons was named the interim CEO of the Downtown Partnership. Parsons is replacing Susan Edmondson, who stepped down from her role with the downtown development authority due to health concerns.

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, 100 small business owners from around Southern Colorado, along with city leaders and Comcast representatives, will celebrate the 2024 Comcast RISE grant recipients.

This year’s winner includes MSgt. Connor Olney in the Military Leader category, Christina Lorete in the Sports, Heath, and Wellness category, Rachel Maxwell in the Technology and Sustainability category, Preston Goff in the Creative category, Keith Bisaillon in Education, Kimberly Gold in Community Impact and Samuel Clark for Economic Impact.

Claudia Contreras’ story is one of success despite the odds being stacked against her.

Local artists are transforming ordinary storm drains into murals, reminding residents to keep pollutants out of drains that flow untreated into our creeks.

The ten-year extension of the sales tax earmarked for road and pothole repairs passed in the initial results from Tuesday night’s election.

Walking through the new Hotel Polaris, it’s not hard to recognize the ties that the new luxury hotel on North Gate Boulevard has to its neighbor, the United States Air Force Academy.