Growing Colorado: Sallie Clark on USDA’s Role in Rural Prosperity

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.

Growing Colorado: Sallie Clark on USDA’s Role in Rural Prosperity

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Colorado Rural Development - State Director, Sallie Clark joins host Dirk Hobbs to reveal how Colorado's rural communities are partnering with the USDA for major projects.  The former El Paso County Commissioner and Colorado Springs City Councilwoman explains how the USDA is uniquely positioned to serve rural communities (communities with 50K or fewer residents), play a critical role in strengthening rural communities through loans, grants, technical assistance and infrastructure investment. The agency supports affordable housing, business growth, broadband expansion, water systems, healthcare facilities and workforce development projects that help drive economic prosperity, improve quality of life and sustain long-term growth across rural Colorado. Learn more about the USDA and how to collaborate with the office to apply for grants to strengthen and build key infrastructure, affordable housing solutions, healthcare and education facilities and programs, and more at: https://www.rd.usda.gov/co [https://www.rd.usda.gov/co] Watch this an other podcasts on the So Colorado Business Forum & Digest main page: https://socodigest.com/#youtube [https://socodigest.com/#youyube]

What Business Banking Should be Doing for Customers: Upward Treasury Partners Explains

Founder of Upward Treasury Partners, Becky Limoge, Certified Treasury Professional and her partner and fellow senior bank executive Jared Schmidt join Business Digest Radio host, Dirk R. Hobbs to discuss how the business banking experience should be viewed and used as a surgical instrument - an operational tool for the business. And for the Bank Executive: How your institution can optimize business performance for your accounts and win customers for life. What you're leaving on the table... Upward Treasury website: https://upwardtreasury.com [https://upwardtreasury.com] Subscribe to The Digest: https://socodigest.com/subscribe | To appear on Business Digest Radio: info@coloradomediagroup.com

Data center advancements make placement of facilities in S. Colorado a reality

Mr. Jason Green, Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer at Raeden - a California-based technology infrastructure company, joins host, Dirk Hobbs to showcase their proposal which would become the largest data center development in Colorado Springs history: A 50+ megawatt artificial intelligence-focused facility planned for the former Intel semiconductor campus near Garden of the Gods Road. The project, known as “Project Taurus,” would repurpose more than 450,000 square feet of existing industrial infrastructure into a next-generation AI and high-performance computing center designed to support growing commercial, aerospace, defense, and national security data demands. Supporters say the project positions Colorado Springs for the future of artificial intelligence, military technology integration, and advanced digital infrastructure. Critics, however, continue raising concerns surrounding power consumption, noise, water usage, and long-term community impacts. As Southern Colorado continues evolving into a major hub for aerospace, defense, cyber, and emerging technologies, the conversation around data centers, energy infrastructure, and AI readiness is becoming increasingly important to regional economic development strategy. Business Digest Radio takes a deeper look at what Project Taurus could mean for Colorado Springs, regional employers, utilities, economic competitiveness, and the future of AI infrastructure in the American West.  Job growth expected to be 60 to 100 new high paying jobs.  Learn more: Raeden.com Subscribe to The Business Digest: https://socodigest.com/subscribe [https://socodigest.com/subscribe] for these insightful conversations to help you be better informed for your business.