Colorado Springs Airport: An Economic Asset We All Have a Stake In

Ent is now Wings Credit Union in Colorado! Meet Mike Grady, SVP Western Markets & Annie Snead, VP Community Impact

On Business Digest Radio, host Dirk Hobbs sat down with Mike Grady, Senior Vice President of Western Markets for Wings Credit Union [https://www.wingsfinancial.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] (formerly Ent Credit Union [https://www.ent.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com]), and Annie Snead, Vice President of Community Outreach, to discuss the strategic merger between the two respected credit unions—an integration many in the financial sector have described as a model for merger success. Grady and Snead shared insights into how the transition is unfolding for members, employees, and leadership teams, emphasizing a deliberate focus on culture, communication, and continuity of service. Both noted that preserving member trust while aligning systems, operations, and organizational values has been central to the process. The conversation also highlighted the importance of maintaining strong community engagement across Colorado, ensuring the combined organization remains deeply invested in the people and businesses it serves while positioning for long-term growth and expanded impact. https://wingco.com [https://wingco.com] | https://socodigest.com/#radio [https://socodigest.com/#radio]  #BusinessDigestRadio, #WingsCreditUnion, #EntCreditUnion, #CreditUnions, #FinancialServices, #CommunityBanking, #Leadership. #BusinessLeadership, #SouthernColorado, #ColoradoBusiness

Chairman & CEO J.W. Roth | An Update and Inside Look at VENU Holding Corporation | June 25, 2026

In our recent Business Digest interview, JW Roth offered an unflinching look at the future of Venu Holding Corporation [https://investors.venu.live/overview/]. He acknowledges that VENU’s luxury live-entertainment model is extraordinarily complex and capital intensive, requiring massive upfront investment, patient capital, and flawless execution across development, hospitality, ticketing, and operations. With shares down roughly 75% over the past year and near 52-week lows, skeptics are plentiful. Yet Roth remains resolute: “Don’t bet against us.” Backed by strategic partners including Troy Aikman and Dierks Bentley, Roth believes VENU is building something rare—premium, experience-driven destinations positioned to redefine live entertainment for decades to come. VENU is an NYSE publicly traded company. Learn more: https://investors.venu.live/overview/ [https://investors.venu.live/overview/]

Author, Speaker: Paul Yankey, MBA - What Marketers Should be Doing For Companies

Author and Speaker, and former senior sales executive at Cisco, Salesforce and Dell, Paul Yankey, MBA joins host Dirk Hobbs on this week's Business Digest Radio program. Paul outlines how a strong marketing foundations and expectations can drive an organization's top and bottom lines and set sales teams up for great success.  His book Free - The Only Way to Sell, challenges business leaders to rethink what they expect from marketing, not as a cost center, but as a measurable growth engine. Yankey argues that too many companies tolerate vague promises, vanity metrics, and activity without accountability. Business owners and executives should expect marketing teams - whether in-house or outsourced - to clearly understand the company’s strategic goals, ideal customer, competitive landscape, and revenue objectives. Effective marketing partners should deliver more than impressions, clicks, or social engagement; they should connect marketing efforts to tangible business outcomes such as qualified leads, customer acquisition, retention, and brand trust. Leaders should demand clear KPIs, transparent reporting, consistent communication, and proactive strategic recommendations. Yankey emphasizes that strong marketers function as growth partners, not order takers. They should challenge assumptions, bring market intelligence, and help leadership make better decisions. Ultimately, marketing should create clarity, credibility, and sustainable business momentum - not confusion or dependency. Learn more about Paul and how you can bring Paul's expertise to your conference or organization: https://paulyankey.com/ [https://paulyankey.com/] Get Free on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Free-only-sell-Paul-Yankey/dp/B0F83VJ5Z9 [https://www.amazon.com/Free-only-sell-Paul-Yankey/dp/B0F83VJ5Z9]

Melissa Eickhoff, CEO of the Pikes Peak Int'l Hill Climb Ushers in the 104th Running

Don’t miss this week’s Business Digest Radio with Host Dirk Hobbs, featuring Melissa Eickhoff, CEO of the The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb by Gran Turismo. Hear the story behind the legendary Race to the Clouds as Melissa shares the rich history of this iconic event, race week highlights including Fan Fest in downtown Colorado Springs, and how elite teams prepare for the 104th running. We also dive into the race’s global audience, marketing power, and major economic impact—showcasing why this world-class event is a powerful asset for Southern Colorado. TICKETS: PPIHC.ORG More Business Digest Radio Shows:  [https://open.spotify.com/show/2F0B3XCOcPAnbLD0k61VkI%20] #PikesPeakInternationalHillClimb #Motorsports #ColoradoSprings #PikesPeak #GranTurismo #MelissaEickhoff #DirkHobbs #BusinessDigestRadio #SpencerPenrose #TheBroadmoor

Colorado Springs Airport: An Economic Asset We All Have a Stake In

WEBSITE: FLYCOS.COM During a recent conversation with Colorado Springs Airport Aviation Director Alex Kovacs, one message stood out clearly: the Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is far more than a transportation hub-it is a critical economic development asset for Southern Colorado. Serving more than 2.4 million passengers annually, COS functions as a front door to our region for business leaders, investors, tourists, military personnel, and residents alike. The airport's connectivity supports business recruitment, workforce mobility, tourism, conventions, defense operations, and overall regional competitiveness. What makes COS unique is convenience. Travelers benefit from easy access, affordable parking, short security lines, modern concourse improvements, new passenger amenities, and a growing lounge experience-all without the congestion associated with larger airports. The ongoing ElevateCOS modernization project continues to enhance the customer experience while positioning the airport for future growth. Perhaps most importantly, the airport's success depends on us. Every time Southern Colorado travelers choose to fly from COS, they help strengthen passenger demand that supports existing routes and encourages airlines to add new destinations. Those choices directly influence the level of air service available to businesses and residents throughout the region. For Southern Colorado's economy to remain competitive, we must continue viewing our airport as essential infrastructure. Whether traveling for business or leisure, using Colorado Springs Airport is an investment in the region's economic future, helping sustain the air service, connectivity, and opportunities that keep Southern Colorado growing.