Tag: small businesses
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Colorado Springs startup secures $15M investment, trying to fill strategic gap in space
When SpaceX regularly launches Starlink satellites into space, it’s not uncommon for Colorado Springs area residents to see the roughly 20 dots of light streaking across the night sky. The inevitable question of “What are these lights?” pops up on Reddit, Facebook and social media. A local company, Citra Space, is building a tool to…
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New city website connects military, businesses in Colorado Springs
A new city website is further connecting the military and business communities in Colorado Springs. The city announced Monday it launched its Military Welcome website, designed as a “central hub” for military servicemembers, veterans and their families to connect with small businesses offering military discounts on their services and products. The website includes an interactive…
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The Well, a philanthropic eatery in downtown Colorado Springs, to close this week
The Well, a downtown Colorado Springs food hall that was built with the mission of helping up-and-coming restaurateurs establish a foothold in the local food scene, is closing its doors. Eatery officials made the announcement on social media platforms Tuesday. “It is with a heavy heart that we want to let you know that this…
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Changes being made for long-standing RV business under new ownership
After more than 50 years, the reins of a long-standing local RV business have been passed to a new owner, ushering in changes on the horizon. At the beginning of June, Pikes Peak RV, formerly Pikes Peak Traveland, was rebranded and placed under new ownership after the business was purchased by Jeffrey Taylor, a resident…
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Comcast grant program offers $5,000 award, technology resources to El Paso County small businesses
Up to 100 businesses in El Paso County will be eligible to receive a comprehensive benefit package worth thousands of dollars, courtesy of a Comcast initiative aimed at helping local entrepreneurs thrive, officials said. The Comcast RISE program has awarded 13,500 small businesses with more than $125 million in financial, marketing and technology resources, according…