The Pikes Peak Small Business Alliance (PPSBA), formerly known as Colorado Springs for Small Business Advancement (COSSBA), brings together entrepreneurs, business service organizations, government agencies, and business advocates in the Pikes Peak region to provide support and shape the future of how small businesses navigate the regulatory process. PPSBA is both an advisory group that provides strategic direction to the work of small business advancement and a working group that executes small business advancement projects. By bringing together government agencies, business services, and business advocates, PPSBA is a unique organization consisting of leaders from across the business world working to make the Pikes Peak Region the #1 for small businesses in the US. For more information contact Shakanah Tedder at 719-385-6605 or Shakanah.Tedder@coloradosprings.gov.
PPSBA Partners & Resources
The organizations below regularly engage with the PPSBA and provide support to small business owners through a variety of different means:
- Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado (BBB)
- Bryan Construction
- City of Colorado Springs - City Clerk's Office
- City of Colorado Springs - Community and Neighborhood Planning
- City of Colorado Springs - Economic Development
- City of Colorado Springs - Fire Marshal & Fire Code
- City of Colorado Springs - Planning and Development
- Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce
- Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
- Colorado Springs Sports Corp
- Colorado Springs Utilities - Business Customer Management
- David Commercial Real Estate
- Downtown Partnership Colorado Springs
- El Paso County - Economic Development Department
- El Paso County - Environmental Health Division
- El Paso County - Public Health Department
- Exponential Impact
- Latina Equity Foundation
- Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Southern Colorado
- Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD)
- Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
- Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
- Pikes Peak Workforce Center
- Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
- Thrive Network
- Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Colorado Springs Open for Business
How to go from a great idea to a grand opening.
COSOpenforBiz is a "step-by-step" online guide to assist entrepreneurs from their great idea to grand opening. Find your key point of contact and helpful resources. This tool serves the brick and mortar small business development process.
PPSBA Events
Harnessing Generative AI for Small Business
September 11, 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Location: Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, 559 East Pikes Peak Avenue #101,Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Generative AI can greatly benefit small businesses by automating tasks like content creation and customer service, saving time, and resources. By improving efficiency and fostering creativity, learn how generative AI tools can help small businesses compete in today’s and tomorrow’s marketplace.
Chambers of El Paso County After Hours
September 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Dave & Buster's, 9279 Highland Ridge Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
The Chambers of El Paso County invite you to an exciting Business After Hours event, designed to bring together our dynamic business community for an evening of networking, relationship-building, and fun!
Exit Planning: Unlocking Business Growth & Exit Success
September 18, 5-7 p.m.
Location: Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center, 559 E Pikes Peak Ave STE 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
COS Rising 2025
September 24-26
Location: Various locations, click "learn more" below to see
This is a 3-day celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community in Colorado Springs and beyond. Designed for founders, startups, and tech-driven thinkers, the event features interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and unique experiences that highlight both the challenges and triumphs of building something new.
GRIT for Small Business Owners
September 24, 9-11 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Generative AI can greatly benefit small businesses by automating tasks like content creation and customer service, saving time, and resources. By improving efficiency and fostering creativity, learn how generative AI tools can help small businesses compete in today’s and tomorrow’s marketplace.
Hispanic Heritage Month Business Luncheon
September 30, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906
This is more than just a luncheon—it's a celebration of fellowship, a platform for meaningful conversations, and a chance to align your business with a community that values growth, diversity, and impact.
El Paso County Business Resources Panel
September 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Join us for a free interactive panel discussion focused on key business resources available through El Paso County and regional partners.