Author: Wayne Heilman Special to the Gazette
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Weather service forecasting risk of “excessive” rainfall in southern Colorado
The National Weather Service in Pueblo is forecasting a risk of “excessive” rainfall from slow-moving storms on Sunday in central and southeast Colorado that could trigger flash flooding. The agency forecasts that thunderstorms are likely to develop over the mountains Sunday afternoon, then drift across lower elevations, the Interstate 25 corridor and the southeast plains…
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Nominations open for Gazette’s Best Workplaces program
Do you think your employer provides a great place to work? You can show where you work a little love by nominating them as one of the best workplaces in the Colorado Springs area. The deadline to nominate employers for The Gazette’s Best Workplaces programs is Aug. 31. The free annual program, now in its…
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Passenger screening volumes at Colorado Springs Airport expected to continue growing
Crowds moving through the security checkpoint at the Colorado Springs Airport are expected to continue growing for the rest of the summer, according to officials from the airport and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. Passenger screening numbers are now more than 25% higher than during the same period in 2019 and are expected to continue…
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Venture capital funding surges to first-half records in Colorado, U.S.
Venture funding surged to record levels for the first half of the year in Colorado Springs, statewide and nationwide, according to a report from Pitchbook and the National Venture Capital Association. Nearly all such funding in Colorado Springs came in the first quarter, when software developer Quantum Metric landed the city’s largest-ever venture financing, totaling…
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Colorado Springs defense contractor wins $40 million in Air Force work orders
Colorado Springs-based defense contractor Vectrus has won two Air Force work orders totaling $40 million for installation and support services. The work orders come under a $6.4 billion contract the company and seven others received last year. Vectrus didn’t provide details of the work, but CEO Chuck Prow said the wins build on $98 million…
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Colorado Springs hotels, restaurants join in recovery as sales tax collections climb
Already strong consumer spending in Colorado Springs shifted into overdrive in June, with hotels and restaurants joining the party as the city’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continued to gain traction. Revenue from the city’s 2% sales tax in June, which came from sales in May, surged 30.4% from June 2020 — when many businesses…
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Phil and Ann Winslow: Colorado Springs partnership both at home and in the garage
Phil Winslow has headed the auto dealership that bears his name for 60 years through three locations, and the 81-year-old entrepreneur doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. His son, Phil Winslow Jr. already owns the building and land for Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs near Instate 25 and North Nevada Ave. and eventually will take…
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New Ent Credit Union headquarters in Colorado Springs a reflection of explosive growth
Ent Credit Union is growing so fast, the $8.1 billion financial institution will reach the capacity of its new Colorado Springs headquarters by the end of next year and could start another building within two years. Ent started moving groups of 200 employees into the new building June 28 and will complete the process Aug.…
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Small businesses that missed out on paycheck protection still have options
If your business missed out on Paycheck Protection Program loans, there are still alternatives to help small businesses survive until the COVID-19 pandemic ends, a top Wells Fargo official in Colorado said. The banking giant created the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund from the $420 million in fees it collected from the Paycheck Protection…
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Colorado Springs at 150 years | Prolific architect designed 200 buildings in Colorado Springs
Editor’s note: This July, as Colorado Springs gears up for its 150th birthday on the 31st, The Gazette has prepared a series of articles on the history of our city. Check back for fascinating glimpses into the people and events that have shaped Colorado Springs into the landmark it is today. Gen. William J. Palmer may…