Explore Economic Development
Starting a Business
COS Business Navigator
This site serves as your personal guide to help navigate the process of launching a new business in Colorado Springs. This library of short, informative videos from local experts helps answer many of your most frequently asked questions.
Permit Partner
Permit Partner is a free interactive online tool that allows users to discover the required permits and licenses, estimate fees, and easily connect with local agencies to start a business in Colorado Springs. This tool is also available in Spanish.
COS Open for Business
COS OpenForBiz is a free online resource that provides users with roadmaps with step-by-step checklists for starting a business in Colorado Springs. The website allows the user to scroll through the steps and download a printable PDF roadmap that highlights each phase and step of the process.
Meet the Economic Development Department
Highlights
Small Business Development
Are you a small business owner who has questions about how the City can help your business to thrive? Get resources here.
City for Champions
Winning projects in Olympic City USA. City for Champions is a collection of five distinct and extraordinary venues that will attract new visitors to Colorado Springs, the surrounding region and the State of Colorado.
2023 Annual Report
The 2023 Annual Report highlights the successes and progress made by the Economic Development Division in 2023.