Colorado Springs Business Groups Launch Networking Initiative

New "4-Business After Hours" events aim to connect local entrepreneurs and provide resources for success.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:03am

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Several Colorado Springs business organizations, including the Chamber and EDC, Exponential Impact, the Better Business Bureau, and the Small Business Development Committee, have teamed up to create a new networking series called "4-Business After Hours." The events are designed to help local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs connect, access more resources, and learn strategies for succeeding in the rapidly growing Pikes Peak region.

Why it matters

As the eastern part of Colorado Springs experiences rapid development and an influx of new residents, the initiative aims to support local businesses trying to establish themselves and thrive in the changing landscape. The events will provide opportunities for business owners to learn from each other, share best practices, and explore new ways to adapt and grow their companies.

The details

The first "4-Business After Hours" event is scheduled for April 8th at 5:30pm at Roth's Sea and Steak near the I-25 and Voyager Parkway interchange. The events are open to business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and community members looking to invest in local businesses. Organizers say the goal is to help businesses network, gain access to more resources, and learn strategies for succeeding in the Pikes Peak region.

  • The first "4-Business After Hours" event is scheduled for April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm.
  • The Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, Exponential Impact, the Better Business Bureau, and the Small Business Development Committee launched the new networking initiative in 2026.

The players

Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC

A business organization that supports the growth and success of companies in the Colorado Springs region.

Exponential Impact

A nonprofit that provides resources and programming to help entrepreneurs and startups in Colorado Springs.

Better Business Bureau

A nonprofit organization that sets standards for ethical business practices and helps consumers find trustworthy companies.

Small Business Development Committee

A group that works to support and advocate for small businesses in the Colorado Springs area.

David Weinberg

The owner of Jeff's Bagel Run, a new bagel shop that recently opened in eastern Colorado Springs.

Stephanie Murdock

The owner of Bloom Bar and Co., a flower and gift shop in the Rockrimmon area of Colorado Springs that has been in business for about 5 years.

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What they’re saying

“Now it's about getting the word out.”

— David Weinberg, Owner, Jeff's Bagel Run

“Sometimes my sunflowers still come in with a grasshopper on them. It doesn't get any fresher.”

— Stephanie Murdock, Owner, Bloom Bar and Co.

“I'd like to see us putting our faces in front of other faces, spending more time to actually know each other in the community.”

— Stephanie Murdock, Owner, Bloom Bar and Co.

“Things that are upcoming, trends in the business world, things where I'd go and sit down with a few people like myself who would like to learn something new but don't really know how to go about it.”

— Stephanie Murdock, Owner, Bloom Bar and Co.

What’s next

The first "4-Business After Hours" networking event is scheduled for April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm at Roth's Sea and Steak near the I-25 and Voyager Parkway interchange in Colorado Springs.

The takeaway

This new networking initiative demonstrates the collaborative efforts of Colorado Springs business groups to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners as the region experiences rapid growth. By providing opportunities for connection, resource-sharing, and learning, the "4-Business After Hours" events aim to help businesses in the Pikes Peak area adapt and thrive in the changing economic landscape.