Author: Breeanna Jent
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Colorado Springs-based VENU reports revenue, asset increases in 2nd quarter with widening net losses
Colorado Springs-based VENU Holding Corp. this month reported modest revenue increases in the second quarter of 2026 and a 38% increase in total assets in the first six months of the year, though net losses widened year over year and earnings per share remained broadly flat while company stock continues on an overall downward trend.…
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Prost Brewing Co. is bringing its German-style beers to Colorado Springs
Prost Brewing Co., a popular Denver area brewery known for its authentic German-style lagers, immersive atmosphere and innovative technologies, is expanding into Colorado Springs. The craft brewery is remodeling a former Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom restaurant at the First & Main Town Center on Colorado Springs’ east side into a Prost biergarten, Boyd Hoback,…
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A crisp new beginning: Apple Shed, a Penrose landmark, prepares to reopen
A historic Fremont County landmark is preparing to reopen soon in Penrose. After being closed for more than two decades, the well-known Apple Shed, situated along Colorado 115 at 708 Fremont St. and marked by its massive, iconic rocking chair, will host a grand opening on Oct. 3, according to local news reports. The celebration…
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Colorado Springs’ tallest, most prominent buildings fall into foreclosure
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to clarify that The Antlers hotel has not fallen into foreclosure. The Wells Fargo Tower and FirstBank buildings, the two tallest and most prominent in Colorado Springs, located at the Palmer Center downtown, have fallen into foreclosure. Several other business suite properties, accessed via either building or the…
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Rita’s Italian Ice closing temporarily in north Colorado Springs
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard, the dessert shop at 7866 N. Academy Blvd. near the Chapel Hills Mall, will temporarily close beginning at the end of business on Wednesday as the store undergoes a change in ownership. Kathy Gehauf opened the shop, a franchise location of the Pennsylvania-based quick-service dessert chain, in 2016. Her…
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Rita’s Italian Ice could close in north Colorado Springs
A north-side Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard dessert shop in Colorado Springs may be closing its doors this week after a decade of serving up Italian ice, frozen custards and other specialty creations. Franchisee Kathy Gehauf opened the quick-service dessert chain in 2016 at 7866 N. Academy Blvd. near the Chapel Hills Mall. Her…
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Colorado Springs mobile vet care practice sets up shop on city’s west side
White Whiskers Aging Pet Care, which for five years has provided limited mobile veterinary services for senior cats and dogs across the greater Colorado Springs area, is putting down roots. Husband-and-wife veterinary team Drs. Robert and Kelly Hutchison have opened their new White Whiskers pet rehabilitation facility in west-side Colorado Springs at 1625 W. Uintah…
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Columbia Bank continues Centennial State expansion with opening of Colorado Springs facility
Tacoma, Wash.-based Columbia Bank, the largest bank headquartered in the Northwest, has opened its first commercial office and retail branch in Colorado Springs. The new facility expands the bank’s footprint in the Centennial State and strengthens its ability to serve businesses, consumers and nonprofits across southern Colorado, the company said in a news release. Columbia…
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Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber honors female business leaders at 32nd annual Accolades Awards
Ashlee Kennedy, owner of Hillside Gardens in Colorado Springs, was named Business Leader of the Year by the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce during the group’s 32nd annual Accolades Awards luncheon on Thursday. Since 1994, the annual event has highlighted the accomplishments of female business owners and entrepreneurs who are making a significant impact…
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Two years after fire, Bingo Burger’s closure in downtown Colorado Springs is permanent, owner confirms
Bingo Burger in downtown Colorado Springs is permanently closed and will not be reopening despite efforts to restore it. Nearly two years after an early morning fire broke out inside the restaurant in October 2024, owner Richard Warner recently confirmed with The Gazette that Bingo Burger, which opened in the summer of 2014 at 132…