Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest
2026 Best in Business Meet This Year’s Winners
Best in Business exists to identify the organizations helping Southern Colorado compete, grow and prosper. Our readers nominated, the community voted, and the results are in: Gold, Silver and Bronze placements in every industry category, plus the winners of our first Community Choice Awards.
Thank you to everyone who voted, and to all who joined us Sept. 24 at COS City Hub to celebrate.
“Recognition is not the finish line. It is both an affirmation and a challenge.”Dirk R. Hobbs, Founder & Executive Publisher
- 107Industry categories
- 29Community Choice awards
- 9Industry groups
- 407Placements awarded
Thank YouTo our sponsors
- Presenting Sponsor
- Venu
- Award Sponsor
- Cole Brands
- Bronze Sponsors
- HigginbothamJAN-PROSavvionHQWings Credit Union
Manufacturing & Advanced Manufacturing
3-D/Additive Manufacturing
- SilverColorado School of Mines / Additive Programs
- Bronze3D Printing Colorado
Aerospace & Defense Components
- SilverBal Seal Engineering
- BronzeKeysight Technologies
Commercial: General Contractor/Construction Company
- SilverNunn Construction
- BronzeiiCON Construction
Commercial: Specialty Construction Company
GoldGH Phipps
- SilverMurphy Constructors
- BronzeBryan Construction, Inc.
Fabricated Metals
Food/Beverage Manufacturing (Not Farms)
- SilverRed Leg Brewing
- BronzeBristol Brewing Company
Hardware Manufacturing
- SilverKeysight Technologies
- BronzeMicro Metals
Industrial Machinery
Manufactured/Modular Housing/Buildings
GoldOakwood Homes
- SilverChampion Homes
- BronzeClayton Homes
Medical Device
- SilverBal Seal Engineering
- BronzeSprings Fabrication
Residential Home Builders: Affordable Housing
GoldPikes Peak Habitat for Humanity
- SilverClassic Homes
- BronzeEmpire Homes formerly Covington Homes
Residential Home Builders: Full Custom
GoldClassic Homes
- SilverComito Custom Homes
- BronzeAll About Home Design
Residential Home Builders: Production/Semi-Custom
GoldClassic Homes
- SilverSaddletree Homes
- BronzeCampbell Homes
Robotics
GoldSierra Space
- SilverAgile Space Industries
- BronzeIP Automation
Semiconductors & Electronics
- SilverKeysight Technologies
- BronzeEntegris
Traditional Heavy Manufacturing
GoldRocky Mountain Steel Mills formerly EVRAZ Steel Mill
- SilverTrane Technologies
- BronzeCS Wind
Aerospace, Defense, Technology & National Security
AI Support, R&D for National Security
GoldBluestaq
- SilverBooz Allen Hamilton
- BronzeKBR
Aerospace Commercial Contractor
- SilverEntegris
- BronzeBal Seal Engineering
Aerospace/Defense Contractor Prime
GoldLockheed Martin
- SilverNorthrop Grumman
- BronzeITS, LLC
Aerospace/Defense Subcontractor Tier 1
GoldKratos Defense & Security Solutions
- SilverBooz Allen Hamilton
- BronzeAuria Space
Aerospace/Defense Subcontractor Tier 2
GoldBluestaq
- SilverInfinity Systems Engineering
- BronzeITS, LLC
Commercial Items and COTS Vendors
- SilverDell Technologies
- BronzeCarahsoft Technology Corp.
Cybersecurity Services for National Defense
- SilverNorthrop Grumman
- BronzeOMNI Federal
Data Analytics & Intelligence
GoldBluestaq
- SilverBooz Allen Hamilton
- BronzeNorthrop Grumman
Quantum Technology/Computing
- SilverSymetrix Corporation
- BronzeDavidson Technologies
Research and Development & Engineering Services
Threat Detection & Response
GoldBluestaq
- SilverRed Canary
- BronzeBooz Allen Hamilton
Professional Service Providers & Business Ops & Support
Accounting Services
GoldForvis Mazars
- SilverBiggsKofford
- BronzeSorren
Artificial Intelligence Implementation/Tools
GoldVoxe AI
- SilverAmnet
- BronzeThe Vizius Group - Canon City
Business Banking Services
GoldWings Credit Union formerly Ent Credit Union
- SilverBank of Colorado
- BronzeAlpine Bank
Business Insurance/D&O/General Liability
GoldHigginbotham
Business Law
GoldSparks Willson
- SilverTaft formerly Sherman & Howard
- BronzeBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Business Litigation
GoldSparks Willson
- SilverTaft formerly Sherman & Howard
- BronzeBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Civil Engineering
- SilverKimley-Horn
- BronzeJVA Consulting Engineers
Commercial Engineering
- SilverMerrick & Company
- BronzeKimley-Horn
Commercial Lending
GoldBank of Colorado
- SilverIntegrity Bank
- BronzeAlpine Bank
Commercial Property Management
GoldGriffis/Blessing
- SilverOlive Real Estate Group
- BronzeCushman & Wakefield
Commercial Real Estate Firm
- SilverCushman & Wakefield
- BronzeCBRE
Commercial/Industrial Architecture
GoldCRP Architects
- SilverRTA Architects
- BronzeDLR Group
Creative Agency
GoldAd Pro
- SilverNeon Pig
- BronzeVladimir Jones
HR & Labor Law
- SilverKLCS Law
- BronzeBaker Law Group
Intellectual Property Law
GoldTaft Taft, Stettinius & Hollister
- SilverWomble Bond Dickinson / Lewis Roca
- BronzeSheridan Ross
Managed IT Services: Enterprise Business
GoldTSI Colorado
- SilverColorado Computer Support
- BronzeRainTech
Managed IT Services: Small Business
GoldAmnet
- SilverColorado Computer Support
- BronzeLSRtech
Mergers & Acquisitions
- SilverTaft formerly Sherman & Howard
- BronzeForvis Mazars
Office Equipment/Support
Office Furnishings/Fixtures
GoldOS Offices formerly OfficeScapes
- SilverColorado Office Furnishings
- BronzeTotal Office Solutions
Podcast Development/Production
GoldGuerrilla Media
- SilverWindstar Studios
- BronzeAudioFile Solutions
Private Equity Groups
- SilverThe Broe Group
- BronzeExcellere Partners
Residential Mortgages
GoldMortgage Solutions Financial
- SilverWings Credit Union
- BronzeBank of Colorado
Retail Banking Services
- SilverBank of Colorado
- BronzeIntegrity Bank
Strategic Marketing Firm
GoldAd Pro
- SilverVladimir Jones
- BronzeTwelve Legs Marketing
Supply Chain & Logistics
- SilverOmniTRAX
- BronzeXPO Logistics
Website & Mobile App Development
- SilverSeeSaw Labs
- BronzeCaliola Engineering
Agriculture
Ag-Tech/Software
GoldBarn Owl/BOPA
- SilverFarmers Business Network
- BronzePivot Bio
Agricultural Input & Supply
GoldBig R
- SilverTractor Supply Co.
- BronzeAgfinity
Agro-Processing
GoldColorado Mills
- SilverLeprino Foods
- BronzeColorado Malting Company
Distribution
GoldSysco
- SilverRMC Distributing
- BronzeMcLane Company
Primary Production
GoldRocky Ford Growers Association
- SilverMusso Farms
- BronzeDiSanti Farms
Storage
GoldPueblo Warehouse & Transfer
- SilverProducers Co-op
- BronzeColorado Worldwide Logistics
Healthcare
Ambulatory Surgical Center
Behavioral/Mental Health Services
GoldDiversus Health
Emergency Services
Large Health System
GoldUCHealth
Medical Primary Care Services
- SilverCommonSpirit Primary Care
- BronzeStrata Med
Medical Specialty Non-Surgical
Medical Specialty Surgical
GoldColorado Springs Orthopaedic Group
- SilverCenter for Orthopedic Excellence
- BronzePeak Gastroenterology
Urgent Care Services
GoldUCHealth
- SilverCommonSpirit Urgent Care
- BronzeOptum Urgent Care
Retail Services
Business Insurance
Cellular Services
GoldVerizon Business
- SilverT-Mobile for Business
- BronzeAT&T Business
Class A Office Space
Co-Working Office Space
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial Fleet Management
GoldPhil Long
Commercial Landscape Maintenance
Commercial Painting
- SilverTECC Painting Company
- BronzeThe Paint Doctor
Commercial Renovation
GoldBlue Ridge Contractors Inc.
- SilverDPR Construction
- BronzeCasco Construction Corp
Corporate Apparel
- SilverBravo Screenprint & Embroidery
- BronzeCole Brands
Drone Services
Employee Insurance
GoldHigginbotham
- SilverHub International
- BronzeNunes Partners LLC
Fleet Automotive
- SilverFaricy Boys
- BronzePerkins Motors
Office Equipment
GoldOS Offices formerly OfficeScapes
Office Technology
GoldAxis Business Technologies
- SilverThink Green
- BronzeSource Office & Technology
Outdoor Marketing Solutions
Print Solutions
- SilverMinuteman Press COS
- BronzePrint Pros
Small Equipment Rental
Trades
Commercial Electrical
GoldEncore Electric
- SilverMountain View Electric Association
- BronzeBible Electric
Commercial HVAC Building Systems/Plumbing
- SilverMurphy Company
- BronzeClimate Systems
Commercial Landscaping
- SilverBrightView Landscape Services
- BronzeElevate Landscapes
Commercial Security Systems
GoldFidelis Security Solutions
- SilverADT Commercial
- BronzeJohnson Controls
Construction Equipment Leasing
- SilverUnited Rentals
- BronzeWagner Rents
Residential Electrical
Residential HVAC Building Systems/Plumbing
Land Development, Infrastructure & Energy
Excellence in Commercial Development
- SilverNorwood Development Group
- BronzeGriffis/Blessing
Excellence in Industrial/Manufacturing
GoldColorado Springs Airport Peak Innovation Park
- SilverPuebloPlex
- BronzeNorwood Development Group
Excellence in Residential Development
- SilverLa Plata Communities
- BronzeClassic Homes
High Speed Internet Service Provider
- SilverStratusIQ
- BronzeComcast Business
Renewable Energy Services/Infrastructure
GoldNamaste Solar
- SilverFreedom Solar Power
- BronzePivot Energy
Roadways, Rail
GoldKiewit
- SilverBNSF Railway
- BronzeMartin Marietta
Utility Services & Infrastructure
Workforce Development & Support
Executive Recruitment
Industry/Trades Training Program
Outsourced Payroll & HR Services
GoldSavvion HQ
- SilverVidaHR
- BronzeGusto Partners
Professional Recruitment
- SilverExpress Employment Professionals
- BronzeRobert Half
Temp, Part Time & Full Time Staffing Agencies
- SilverExpress Employment Professionals
- BronzeManpower
Unemployment Assistance Program
Workforce Preparation Services
Community Choice Awards
New in 2026: the community voted for its favorite companies, programs and leaders in 29 categories. Here are the winners and finalists.
Best Early Stage Venture Capital Firm
WinnerColorado Impact Fund
- FinalistRockies Venture Club
- FinalistFirst Mile Ventures
Best Business Air Travel Support
WinnerColorado Springs Airport
- FinalistDenver International Airport
Best Business Startup Resource
WinnerExponential Impact
Best Business Support Organization
Best Business Travel/Airline Program/Service
WinnerSouthwest Airlines
- FinalistUnited Airlines
- FinalistDelta Airlines
Best Career/Technical Education Program
WinnerPikes Peak State College CTE Pathways
- FinalistInnovate Pikes Peak
- FinalistPueblo School District 60 CTE
Best Conference, Expo or Meeting Facility
WinnerThe Broadmoor
- FinalistCOS City Hub
- FinalistPhil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers
Best Degree Program for Advanced Careers
WinnerUCCS College of Engineering & Applied Science
- FinalistAir Force Academy STEM / Engineering Programs
- FinalistPikes Peak State College Cybersecurity / Technology Pathways
Best Degree Program for Business
WinnerUCCS College of Business
Best Early Stage Incubator/Accelerator Program for Advanced Industry
WinnerCatalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation
- FinalistEmergent Campus/Trinidad
- FinalistTechStart/Cañon City
Best Education/Training Program for Trades
WinnerPikes Peak State College Workforce/Trades Programs
- FinalistCareers in Construction Colorado
- FinalistMiLL National Training Center
Best Emerging Tech Start-Up
WinnerSwissPod Technologies
- FinalistMedMicroMaps
- FinalistPteroDynamics
Best Family-Owned Business
WinnerBristol Brewing Company
- FinalistThe Broadmoor
- FinalistClassic Homes
Best Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program
WinnerExponential Impact
- FinalistPikes Peak Small Business Development Center
- FinalistTechStart/Cañon City
Best Large Employer
WinnerUCHealth Memorial Hospital
- FinalistUCCS
- FinalistCommonSpirit/Penrose-St. Francis
Best Manufacturer
WinnerInnovaFlex® Foundry
- FinalistSprings Fabrication
- FinalistPuebloPlex
Best Mid-Size Employer
WinnerBluestaq
- FinalistBranch & Barrel Distilling
- FinalistDefense Unicorns
Best Networking Event
Winner4Business After Hours: CSCEDC, BBB, SBDC, XI
- FinalistPikes Peak Small Business Week
- FinalistSCWCC First Friday
Best Non-Tech Business Start-Up
Best Place for Entertainment
WinnerFord Amphitheater
- FinalistPikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
- FinalistPueblo Memorial Hall
Best Prep STEM (K-12) Program
WinnerColorado Springs School District 11 / Colorado Springs School of Technology
- FinalistTesla Educational Opportunity School / STEM-Focused CTE Pathways
- FinalistDouglas County School District STEM Program
Best Private Equity Group
WinnerOne Bow River
- FinalistExcellere Partners
- FinalistBroe Group
Best Small Business Employer
WinnerCare and Share Food Bank
- FinalistAngler’s Covey
- FinalistApache Electric
Best Stage II Company
WinnerBluestaq
- FinalistBranch & Barrel Distilling
- FinalistKilroy’s Workshop
Best Veteran-Owned Business
WinnerMount Carmel Veterans Service Center Enterprise Partnerships
Best Way to Learn/Implement AI in Business & Industry
Best Workplace for Veterans
WinnerMount Carmel Veterans Service Center
- FinalistUSAA Colorado Springs
- FinalistWings Credit Union
Rising Young Executive Leader of the Year
WinnerCraig Carle Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
- FinalistMitchell Roth Culinova
- FinalistChelsea Gondeck Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs
CEO of the Year
WinnerJ.W. Roth Founder/CEO, Venu
- FinalistJonathan Leibert BBB of Southern Colorado
- FinalistJohnna Reeder Kleymeyer Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
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