Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

To encourage Colorado high school seniors to continue their education, all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado and several private institutions will waive application fees for undergraduate program applications submitted October 15-17. By removing barriers for students to achieve a credential, Colorado can increase the number of students who complete their programs and enter the workforce with a degree or competitive skills. Nearly 75% of Colorado jobs require a postsecondary credential. Information for each institution’s application process is available at?https://lnkd.in/eJ8sp-TA.

We're hiring! Do you have a strong public policy background and thorough understanding of legislative and executive branches of government at the local, state, and federal levels? Applications are being accepted now for our Vice President of Government Affairs. Learn More and Apply: https://lnkd.in/g5btVt2B

Congratulations to Camille Lavon, on being selected as a nominee for the Mayor's Young Leader Award in the economic impact category! Camille has been a key part of the CSCEDC team for nearly three years and currently serves as our Director of Business Development, Semiconductors & Advanced Manufacturing. Learn more about the Mayor's Young Leader Award and the full list of nominees: https://lnkd.in/gQjN_tiC

?? We did it! 10,000 followers strong! From everyone at the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, we want to extend a huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Every step has been powered by YOU – our members, partners, and supporters. Your support, engagement, and trust mean the world to us, and we're honored to work alongside such a vibrant and passionate community. Here’s to many more milestones together!

The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC will be hosting a state legislative debate on?Thursday, Oct. 10?between State Senate candidates?Marc Snyder?and?Stan VanderWerf. The debate is free to attend and open to all individuals who?register. Learn More About the Candidates and Register: https://lnkd.in/gzSfJ54D

As we begin Q4 and are preparing for 2025, join us at In the Mix on Thursday, Oct. 3 to learn Six Keys to Getting a Grip On Your Business. This intro to the Entrepreneurial Operating System is designed to help leaders address and solve these common frustrations with a set of simple powerful tools. Led by EOS Implementer "Hark" Herold, this in-person event will help you: - Understand the six keys to building a truly great organization - Learn how to get everyone focused on achieving a clear company vision - Begin to install discipline and accountability throughout the organization - Roll up your sleeves and confront organizational issues head-on - Strengthen your business and produce powerful results Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gxtN5pxB

The United States Space Force Catalyst Accelerator, a program under the Catalyst Campus that provides small businesses and startups in the private space industry with guidance from experienced mentors and access to a network of investors, is among 44 Innovation accelerator programs that have been awarded over $3 million to help small businesses and startups develop technologies and expand their business operations. Click the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gk-7eCEq

More than 30 community leaders, including members of city council and statehouse officials participated in a bus tour of affordable housing options within the Pikes Peak region today. Thanks to all who participated and Pikes Peak Housing Network Executive Director Jill Gaebler for all of your work to promote access to affordable housing in the region.

A warm welcome to Star V Learning Centers to the Colorado Springs community! Star V provides individual IT certification training, corporate training and a skill bridge program for transitioning veterans. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your ribbon cutting and celebrate a new space for learning and growth! Visit our website to see upcoming ribbon cuttings throughout the Pikes Peak Region: https://lnkd.in/gp5Fz3fU

Looking forward to welcoming Infinity Labs? to Colorado Springs!