Tag: economic impact
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Government shutdown likely to hurt more in Colorado Springs
Most of the tens of thousands of federal employees and active-duty military members in Colorado Springs will see their pay delayed during an extended government shutdown, which could result in a more intense short-term economic impact than for other cities. “One out of every 8 paychecks in the region could be delayed,” said Bill Craighead,…
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Defense companies continue growth in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Following the announcement last week that U.S. Space Command headquarters will move from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Ala., state and local economic development officials said they’re confident the relocation won’t soften Colorado’s or El Paso County’s aerospace and defense industries. One company announced an expansion into…
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In Space Command fight, ‘national security should trump everything’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado lawmakers say President Donald Trump’s decision to move U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado Springs to Alabama discounts national security concerns and could yet be overturned. “National security should trump everything,” said former U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado Springs. But reversing the decision announced…
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Report shows economic impact from outdoors-loving Coloradans
Coloradans’ love for the outdoors spells a big economic win for the state, according to a new study celebrated by industry leaders. Said Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office director Conor Hall in a news release: “This research reaffirms what we know to be true: that the outdoor recreation economy is a significant force in Colorado…
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Peterson, Schriever space force bases working through challenges with child care, work space
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Peterson and Schriever space force bases are renovating and growing as the youngest military branch matures. The Space Force, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to global tasks, such as missile warning, the operation of GPS satellites and ensuring human space flight safety. With…
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Peterson, Schriever space force bases working through challenges with child care, work space
Peterson and Schriever space force bases are renovating and growing as the youngest military branch matures. The Space Force, now in its fourth year, is dedicated to global tasks, such as missile warning, the operation of GPS satellites and ensuring human space flight safety. With two-thirds of the Space Force’s operational capabilities along the Front…