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5 business events that made the Springs

A historical review of five business events that shaped the city of Colorado Springs, one of which highlights our founder, Spencer Penrose.

by El Pomar Foundation, the April 4, 2019, 12:55 p.m.

Empowering Nonprofits

Dan Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector, elaborates on how big bets can help redistribute wealth and rebalance the power dynamic between donors and nonprofits. Mr. Cardinali discusses El Pomar's Regional Partnership program and celebrates the power of listening to local communities.

by El Pomar Foundation, the March 5, 2019, 8:41 a.m.

Work That Hits Close to Home

Doug Palmer, Fellowship Class of 2018, reflects on growing up in the North Region and his work with our Regional Partnerships Program.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Feb. 26, 2019, 9:10 a.m.

Regional Partnerships - A Letter from the Director

Livable communities to work, play, and stay. A Letter from the Director 2018 marked the 15th year for Regional Partnerships, the perfect opportunity to step back, reflect on accomplishments, and think strategically about how the program can be most impactful moving forward.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Feb. 20, 2019, 8:52 a.m.

Celebrating 80 Years - Scientia et Disciplina, 2017, Colorado College

Colorado College is the oldest institution of higher education in Colorado Springs and El Pomar Foundation’s largest grant recipient to date. The connection between the college and the Foundation is owed to the school’s prominence in the community in the early twentieth-century, and Spencer and Julie Penrose’s committed support for education.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Dec. 17, 2018, 11:14 a.m.

Celebrating 80 Years - On the RISE, 2016, Southeast Colorado Springs Initiative

Creating livable communities to work, play, and stay requires the vision and engagement of many. It demands vision of community members, the financial support of many, and robust partnerships with nonprofit, local government, and business entities. With this in mind, El Pomar released Possibilities: Southeast Colorado Springs Request for Proposal, which led to El Pomar’s support of the RISE (Resilient, Inspired, Strong, Engaged) Coalition.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Dec. 14, 2018, 3:58 p.m.

Celebrating 80 Years - WiFi for Westcliffe, 2015, Upper Arkansas Regional Service Council

Throughout rural Colorado, access to fast and reliable internet can be an important driver of economic development and regional vitality. In 2015, the Central Peaks Regional Council recommended a matching grant to help bring broadband access to Westcliffe in advance of the Ride the Rockies bike race.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Dec. 12, 2018, 8:58 a.m.

Celebrating 80 Years - 2014, United States Olympic Museum

As “Olympic City USA,” Colorado Springs is home to the United States Olympic Committee headquarters, more than 20 national governing bodies of sport, and over 10,000 Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls hone their craft at the training center every year. Opening in spring 2020, the United States Olympic Museum will add another element to the City’s proud Olympic landscape.

by El Pomar Foundation, the Dec. 12, 2018, 8:56 a.m.

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