Colorado Springs Business Journal

23/01/2025

Don't miss your chance to celebrate these impactful women today, at the Pinery at the Hill! The celebration starts at 4 p.m. and tickets are still available at csbj.com/WOI.

Angela Seals, Executive Director, The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Kimberly Gold, President & CEO, The Colorado Springs Black Chamber.
Lindsey Caroon, Director of Operations, AdPro.
Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent, Harrison School District 2.
Beth Ann Taylor, Deputy Director, Colorado APEX Accelerator.
Patricia Burleson, Founder & Owner, The Margarita at Pine Creek.
Jennaya Colóns, Founder & executive director, Highroots Wellness & Consulting/Cancer Center Outreach Liaison CommonSpirit Health.
Jayme Holligan, Director of Volunteer Engagement & Community Relations, Silver Key Senior Services.
Monica Kowalski, Founder & COO, Lebowski’s Taproom & Lebowski’s Kool-Luah Coffee Liqueur.
Anne Markley, CEO of TESSA, Colorado Springs.
Tracy Martinez, Owner, Tracy’s Flooring.
Barbara Winter, Legacy Award Recipient

Join us at the 2024 Women of Influence Awards to celebrate and honor the powerful and inspiring women making a difference in our community.

22/01/2025

JW Roth and VENU team rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange.After being listed on the New York Stock Exchange in November, VENU rang the opening bell on January 21 to celebrate its recent listing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYSXThDWjNk JW Roth and VENU team rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange.After being listed on the New York Stock Exchange in November, VENU rang the opening bell on January 21 to celebrate its recent listing.  The initial public offering (IPO), which t...

21/01/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 class of Women of Influence. The impact that the twelve of you have made on the city is unparalleled. Each one of you has left a lasting impact on the area, whether it’s working with children or seniors, non-profit organizations, or corporations, there is no part of the city where you haven’t made your impact felt. Join us January 23 at the Pinery at the Hill to celebrate the honorees. Reserve your tickets at CSBJ.com/WOI.

Angela Seals, Executive Director, The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Kimberly Gold, President & CEO, The Colorado Springs Black Chamber.
Lindsey Caroon, Director of Operations, AdPro.
Dr. Wendy Birhanzel, Superintendent, Harrison School District 2.
Beth Ann Taylor, Deputy Director, Colorado APEX Accelerator.
Patricia Burleson, Founder & Owner, The Margarita at Pine Creek.
Jennaya Colóns, Founder & executive director, Highroots Wellness & Consulting/Cancer Center Outreach Liaison CommonSpirit Health.
Jayme Holligan, Director of Volunteer Engagement & Community Relations, Silver Key Senior Services.
Monica Kowalski, Founder & COO, Lebowski’s Taproom & Lebowski’s Kool-Luah Coffee Liqueur.
Anne Markley, CEO of TESSA, Colorado Springs.
Tracy Martinez, Owner, Tracy’s Flooring.
Barbara Winter, Legacy Award Recipient

Join us at the 2024 Women of Influence Awards to celebrate and honor the powerful and inspiring women making a difference in our community.

19/01/2025

Join us at the 2024 Women of Influence Awards to celebrate and honor the powerful and inspiring women making a difference in our community. Reserve your tickets today at CSBJ.com/WOI.

14/01/2025

From Andrew Rogers: The USA has a system built on a few principles that, at the end of the day, prove to be a powerful reminder that we are all moving in one common direction: creating a better tomorrow for our future generations.

Andrew Rogers This month, we will see a new federal government take shape with the swearing-in of President Donald Trump and the confirmation and formation of his cabinet. Even after winning just over 49% of the popular vote, there will still be 48% of Americans watching with some level of trepidati...

14/01/2025

Richard Skorman recently sat down with the Colorado Springs Business Journal to discuss the current state of small-business ownership and the changes he’s seen along the downtown business corridor.

Richard Skorman. Courtesy: Poor Richards R ichard Skorman opened his bookstore, Poor Richard’s, at age 22 during his senior year at Colorado College. The business has expanded over the years to also offer a boutique toy store, along with a cafe and wine bar. He runs the businesses with his wife,...

13/01/2025

Mayor Yemi Mobolade recently released the city’s 2025 Strategic Doing Actions Plan. The plan was developed with community input to focus on areas in need of improvement across the city.

Aerial view of downtown Colorado Springs. Courtesy: City of Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade recently released the city’s 2025 Strategic Doing Actions Plan. The plan was developed with community input to focus on areas in need of improvement across the city. This year’s plan includes five pr...

08/01/2025

The driving force behind the Mobolade election was campaign manager Niki Cicak, who recently published the book “Disrupting Partisan Politics: Finding Humanity in a World of Hyper Partisanship.”

Niki Cicak. Credit: Mandy Penn Photography In 2023, the election of Yemi Mobolade, an unaffiliated relative political newcomer, as mayor of Colorado Springs over an established politician not only sent shock waves across the city, but it has been used as a case study in state and national discussion...

07/01/2025

Join us for the Women of Influence Cocktail Party on Thursday, January 23, from 4–7 PM at the stunning Pinery at the Hill. Enjoy an evening of connection, recognition, and celebration as we honor these remarkable community leaders.

Join us at the 2024 Women of Influence Awards to celebrate and honor the powerful and inspiring women making a difference in our community.

07/01/2025

The initial decision to relocate Space Command to Huntsville in the waning days of Trump’s first term was widely believed to be a politically motivated decision. Efforts were high across the following four years to have President Joe Biden reverse the decision, which took place in July 2023.

U.S. Space Command Joint Operations Center. Credit: John Ayre As the dust has settled following November’s presidential election, one question has remained across the Pikes Peak region: Will President Donald Trump once again decide to move the permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command from Colo...

06/01/2025

POLL: Are you optimistic about the economy in 2025? Let us know at csbj.com/polls.📈

31/12/2024

Marking Colorado Springs’ first IPO in nearly a decade, Venu Holding Corp. (formerly Notes Live) is now trading on the NYSE under the ticker VENU, opening at $10 a share.

JW Roth, chairman and founder of Venu Holding Corporation speaking to investors during the IPO celebration. Photo Credit: Andrew Rogers Wednesday at 8:20 am, Colorado Springs-based Venu Holding Corporation was officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an opening stock price of $10. “I ...

27/12/2024

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05/12/2024

Nominations for Women of Influence have been extended through the holidays. Submit your nominations at CSBJ.com/WOI.

Over the years, the Women of Influence Award has honored hundreds of extraordinary women, who have earned respect from their peers and accolades from the entire community. Do you know an inspiring woman making a difference in her community or workplace? Now’s your chance to recognize her achieveme...

27/11/2024

Wednesday at 8:20 am, Colorado Springs-based Venu Holding Corporation was officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an opening stock price of $10.

JW Roth, chairman and founder of Venu Holding Corporation speaking to investors during the IPO celebration. Photo Credit: Andrew Rogers Wednesday at 8:20 am, Colorado Springs-based Venu Holding Corporation was officially listed on the New York Stock Exchange with an opening stock price of $10. “I ...

25/11/2024

Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer announced her decision to step down due to personal reasons.

Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer. Courtesy: Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC. Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer announced her decision to step down due to personal reasons, including her mother’s ongoing health challenges in her home state of Tennessee. “I have appreciated the past three years and all we have acco...

21/11/2024

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.

By Hark Herold | Special to the CSBJ “I avoid hiring veterans because they seem to feel entitled to being hired just because we’re both veterans.” This statement from a fellow veteran, who is a business owner here in Colorado, shocked me. Most of the military veteran business owners of small t...