Tag: business
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Oddity & Fear Fest brings all things strange and spooky to Colorado Springs
Skulls, taxidermy and tarot cards — oh my! Colorado Springs’ Oddity & Fear Fest is bringing a little bit of everything strange and spooky to town this weekend. Returning to the Colorado Springs Event Center at 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., the festival will bring together artists, vendors and performers specializing in all things unusual and…
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Disco fever, rap music and a silent concert hit the Springs this week
DISCO REVUE: Dust off the bell-bottoms and get ready to boogie when seven-piece live band Disco Revue brings the glitter, groove and Studio 54 energy to Stargazers Theatre & Event Center. Expect powerhouse vocals, iconic ’70s hits and enough sequins to make you feel like you’ve stepped straight onto the dance floor at the height…
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Things heat up in Pueblo: The 32nd annual Chile & Frijoles Festival returns
The smell comes first; smoky, sharp and familiar. Before you see the crowds, hear the music or spot the rows of vendors lining Pueblo’s Union Avenue, there’s a good chance your nose will reveal the star of the weekend: chiles. Roasting over an open flame, their skins blister and pop as its unmistakable scent drifts…
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‘Our history matters’: Downtown walking tours open window to past
Tejon Street looks ordinary now. People walk past buildings with their phones in hand. Cars pass through the intersection. Someone stops for coffee, while someone else is already late for work. But 150 years ago, this wasn’t just another stretch of downtown Colorado Springs. It was the beginning. Across the city, places that seem ordinary…
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Colorado mom turns dream into reality: A new home for fitness at Pilates House Studio
The body knows what to do. Feed the baby. Change the diaper. Start another load of laundry. Try to sleep, wake up and do it all over again. The brain, however, can take a little longer to catch up. Motherhood comes with a lot of things no one can fully prepare for: the sleepless nights,…
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Colorado Springs-area business events starting Sept. 13
MONDAY Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Coffee Meetup — “Falling into Q4,” 10-11:30 a.m., COS City Hub, 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway. Registration: scwcc.com. TUESDAY “Spend with Intention: Budgeting for What Matters” Webinar — 1:30-2 p.m. Registration: ent.com/events. “Scaling Up Your Small Business” Webinar — 4-5 p.m. Registration: tinyurl.com/3f8d2byf. TUESDAY-OCT. 22 “SmartSTART Advanced”…
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Colorado at risk of being eclipsed by other aerospace hubs, reports warn
The aerospace and defense industry has remained a consistent bright star as Colorado’s slowing economy struggles with remaining competitive. Yet the state could get outshone if it doesn’t take action soon. At least, that’s what major business organizations are warning state leaders. The Colorado Chamber Foundation and the Colorado State Coalition have both released reports…
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Pikes Pick: HERplace Market brings women-owned businesses together this Sunday
Looking for a Sunday outing that also supports women-owned businesses? HERplace Market returns to Clay Venues, 10 N. Wahsatch Ave., on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing together 30 women-owned businesses for its second annual market. The event has nearly doubled in size since last year and will feature vendors, music by DJ…
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Gas prices in Colorado Springs remain elevated, diesel hits record high in city; relief may be coming
Gas prices in Colorado Springs remain high after a record-breaking Labor Day weekend, data from AAA Colorado shows. On Thursday, the average for a gallon of gas in the Springs was $4.3174, AAA said. One year ago, the average cost was $3.0802. Even one week ago, prices were slightly cheaper, averaging $4.1495 per gallon. The…
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Circus acts, puppeteering and stand-up comedy headline the Springs this week
HOT FIX SIDESHOW: Get ready for a night of circus mayhem when Hot Fix Sideshow brings award-winning performers to Sunshine Studios Live for a show featuring fire, sword swallowing, aerial arts, mentalism, escape acts and more. The performers include members of the Coney Island Circus Sideshow cast, promising plenty of high-flying and jaw-dropping antics at…