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Businesses Thrive in Pueblo
Pueblo is home to a variety of booming businesses, from steel suppliers to tortilla manufacturers.
Pueblo Economic Development CorporationA private, not-for-profit organization, the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation (PEDCO) works to promote the Pueblo area to relocating or expanding businesses. In addition, PEDCO strives to attract, retain and expand jobs in the community.
Transportation Assets Situated about five miles from the Central Business District of Pueblo, Pueblo Memorial Airport... Read More »
Pueblo Chamber Earns Praise from Members
Arnold Gallegos says whenever a convention or festival arrives in Pueblo, the staff at Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce recommends that visitors contact his company. Those recommendations result in a great deal of business for him.
Gallegos is president and owner of Shuttle Service of Southern Colorado, and has been a chamber member since 1999.
“Yes, the chamber throws me a lot of shuttle business – in fact, they use me exclusively for charters to and from the main parking lot at... Read More »
Pueblo's Lake Avenue Undergoing Major Upgrades
Lake Avenue was once the main thoroughfare for the south side of Pueblo, but in recent decades has come under blight and disrepair.
To its rescue? The Urban Renewal Authority of Pueblo is providing most of the funding for an estimated $6 million-$8 million construction project that will upgrade Lake Avenue between St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center and Pueblo Boulevard. The large undertaking began in mid-2011 and is expected to be completed by early 2013.
“This is one of the oldest streets in... Read More »
Pueblo Turns Veterans Into Military-Parts Suppliers
A new facility in Pueblo is working to solve a growing problem for the United States Department of Defense, and the solution could have big implications for the local economy.
The military has trouble obtaining parts for some of its aging but still essential equipment. About 1.8 million parts are on back order.
Take, for instance, the fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers, which came into service nearly 60 years ago but still make up the backbone of the Air Force’s bomber fleet. The U.S... Read More »
Pueblo Chamber Keeps Community Smokin' with Activity
If it happens in Pueblo, chances are the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce is right in the thick of it.
Whether it's providing business assistance and legislative direction or implementing fairs and festivals, the chamber is either doing it or promoting it. That's a tall order, because this is a busy community that reaches out to residents and tourists alike.
"We promote anything that goes on in Pueblo," says Phyllis Samora, chamber vice president.
Under the capable direction of Rod Slyhoff,... Read More »
Pueblo to Make E District a Boom Area
Excitement, enthusiasm, entertainment, enchantment, excellence, energy – everything.
The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce has launched a new visitor destination initiative called E District. The district is actually a geographic area in the heart of Pueblo that encompasses the Riverwalk, Pueblo Convention Center and the historic Union Avenue shopping district.
The initiative is an effort to further promote venues that already exist in the E District, plus plan several future projects to... Read More »
