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Colorado Springs is ranked No. 1 in the country for small businesses

If you run a small business here, or just love shopping at one, you've got a new bragging point. Online banking platform Bluevine named Colorado Springs the No. 1 city in the U.S.

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Colorado Springs ranked first among 100 metros

Bluevine's 2026 ranking of 100 metros for small businesses

1stof 100

Colorado Springs
Denver 2ndGreeley 12th
Denver 2ndGreeley 12th
1 BestLowest 100

Sources: FOX21 News Colorado, Hartford Courant

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Denver2nd
Greeley12th

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EconomyThe Pikes Peak economy is holding up well, the UCCS Economic Forum report saysIf you've wondered how the local economy is doing, the 30th annual UCCS Economic Forum report has an answer. Bill Craighead, the forum's director, told The Gazette, "The Colorado Springs economy is holding up well." The report notes some recovery in jobs numbers and Colorado Springs sales tax collections, plus modest gains in housing.Today’s editionRead SportsCoronado's Ollie Horton broke his own course record to win a second straight 4A titleCoronado senior Ollie Horton broke his own course record Saturday at Norris Penrose Event Center, running 14 minutes, 40.6 seconds to win a second straight 4A boys title. That's nearly 8 seconds faster than last year's 14:48.1, and the day's fastest time in any classification. "I was thinking about last year the whole race," he told CHSAA.Today’s editionRead WeatherA big storm pounds the mountains Sunday and brings rain and wind to the Pikes Peak Region MondayIf you're planning around the weather, today looks like the quiet part for us. Most of the I-25 corridor will stay dry through the weekend while heavier rain and snow hit the mountains.Today’s editionRead

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  • Park budgetColorado Springs City Council approved nearly $400,000 for parks in its 2027 budget markup, including three positions, a graffiti removal machine and $75,000 in restroom improvements.

    Colorado Springs City Council approved nearly $400,000 for parks in its 2027 budget markup, including three positions, a graffiti removal machine and $75,000 in restroom improvements. Council member David Leinweber made the case, citing survey data showing a majority of residents don't feel safe in city parks.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOAA News5

  • Free booksA new nonprofit, the Pikes Peak Literacy Foundation, will take over Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for El Paso and Teller County kids.

    A new nonprofit, the Pikes Peak Literacy Foundation, will take over Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for El Paso and Teller County kids. Pikes Peak United Way decided it couldn't keep funding the program, which gives children free monthly books until they turn five.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KKTV

  • FalconsAir Force quarterback Kemper Hodges ran for 200 yards and four touchdowns as the Falcons outlasted UConn.

    Air Force quarterback Kemper Hodges ran for 200 yards and four touchdowns as the Falcons outlasted UConn. The win makes Air Force eligible for its first bowl game in three years.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • Missing teenMaleena Suazo, 15, of Colorado Springs, reported missing, has been found safe, police spokesperson Ira Cronin said Saturday.

    Maleena Suazo, 15, of Colorado Springs, reported missing, has been found safe, police spokesperson Ira Cronin said Saturday. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation had issued a missing indigenous person alert Thursday evening.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Gazette

  • Para cyclingColorado Springs' Allison Jones earned bronze in the Women's C2 Scratch Race at the 2026 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.

    Colorado Springs' Allison Jones earned bronze in the Women's C2 Scratch Race at the 2026 UCI Para-Cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: USA Cycling

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Colorado Springs ranks No. 1 in the U.S. for small businesses

Plus, a big storm brings rain and wind to the Pikes Peak Region on Monday

The TLDR

  1. Bluevine names Colorado Springs the best U.S. city for small businesses
  2. UCCS Economic Forum report says the local economy is holding up
  3. Coronado's Ollie Horton breaks his own course record at state cross country
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