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Colorado Media Group

WEEKLY RADIO SHOW - Initially airing on AM1460/101.1FM, The Answer on Friday afternoons at 3:00PM. Southeastern Colorado, anchored by the economies of Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and dozens of other communities is steadily emerging to be one of the state’s leading and most dynamic economic regions. Listen to regional industry, business, and economic development experts as they work with municipalities and a strong workforce to advance So. Colorado as one of the western region’s top business and innovation centers. SPONSORED BY BOOT BARN HALL/NOTES LIVE & COS Orthopaedic Group

  1. 2d ago

    More Than Real Estate: Sam Clark on Housing, Childcare and Building a Stronger Workforce

    Housing is a business issue. So is childcare. And increasingly, the two are connected. Host, Dirk Hobbs talks with Sam Clark, Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Real Estate Foundation, about how real estate can be used strategically to address some of the Pikes Peak region’s biggest workforce challenges. We discuss affordable and workforce housing, childcare, public-private financing and the partnerships required to turn land into community assets. The bigger question: How do we build a community where the people our economy depends on can actually afford to live and work? --- Learn more about PPREF here:  Pikes Peak Real Estate Foundation website: https://ppref.org/  The Business Signal is LIVE on weekdays from 1:00-2:00pm MST on AM740 KVOR, or stream on KVOR.com, or Facebook.  Can't listen live? No problem! Find previous episodes of The Business Signal on Spotify, iHeart and Apple podcast platforms - search "Business Digest Radio".

  2. 4d ago

    What if you could ask your building a question—and get an answer based on what is actually there?

    On this edition of The Business Signal, Dirk Hobbs sits down with Spatial Logic co-founders Jon and Jeff Rose to explore how the company is using reality capture, spatial data and artificial intelligence to make complex physical facilities easier to understand, navigate and manage. The problem is deceptively simple: buildings change. Designs evolve, contractors make adjustments, equipment moves and documentation can quickly fall behind reality. Spatial Logic is working to close that gap by creating continuously updated digital representations of physical environments allowing users to find equipment, navigate facilities, compare conditions and access relevant information without relying solely on outdated plans or disconnected data. The conversation focuses initially on data centers, where accuracy, speed and access to reliable facility information can have significant operational and financial consequences. Jon and Jeff also discuss the business opportunity behind the technology, the evolution of Spatial Logic and what it takes to turn enormous amounts of real-world information into something people can actually use. It’s a conversation in part, about AI, but ultimately, it’s about making the physical world more understandable. Spatial Logic solutions are also a bottomline tool, saving thousands of man hours and systems downtime. And with the savings of time, there is significant savings of capital by equipping facilities leaders with capabilities to preemptively address and update systems to keep physical plant operational efficiency at its peak.  Learn more on the Spatial Logic Website: https://spatiallogic.com/  Leadership: Jeff Rose, CEO (newly appointed), and Jon Rose, COO

  3. 5d ago

    Attorney General Candidate Michael Allen on the Link Between Crime & Business Confidence

    Why should business leaders care who becomes Colorado’s next Attorney General? 4th Judicial District Attorney and Republican AG candidate Michael Allen joins The Business Signal to discuss public safety, prosecution, consumer protection, government accountability and the connection between a safe community and a strong business environment. We also examine his record—and how he says he would approach the statewide office. https://michaelallenforcolorado.com    NOTE: The Business Signal and Business Digest have endorsed Michael Allen for Attorney General.

  4. 6d ago

    Advanced Manufacturing Is Personal: Lindsay Pack Moll on People and Growth in S. Colorado

    Advanced manufacturing may be driven by technology, but ultimately it still depends on people. On this edition of The Business Signal, Dirk Hobbs sits down with Lindsay Pack Moll, CEO of InnovaFlex Foundry, for a wide-ranging conversation about advanced manufacturing, workforce, technology and what it takes to compete from Colorado Springs. InnovaFlex operates in the specialized world of flexible electronics and semiconductor-related manufacturing, producing technology with applications ranging from medical imaging and advanced research to defense and detection systems. Pack Moll discusses the company’s evolution, its manufacturing capabilities and the realities of competing for highly skilled employees in a region where aerospace, defense and technology companies are often pursuing the same talent. The conversation also gets into the human side of workforce strategy: compensation, culture, flexibility, childcare and the practical realities facing employees working specialized manufacturing schedules. Pack Moll brings an unusual perspective to the discussion, shaped by leadership roles in global companies, engineering and regulatory work with the FDA, and her involvement in Southern Colorado’s business and philanthropic community. #manufacturing #leadership #workforce and what companies must do to remain competitive as technology and employee expectations continue to change. WEBSITE: https://innovaflexusa.com  #ItsNotBusinessItsPersonal

  5. Oct 24

    How PteroDynamics is Addressing the Future of Defense Logistics, Saving Costs, Lives

    On this edition of The Business Signal, Dirk Hobbs sits down with PteroDynamics CEO Matthew Graczyk to explore one of Southern Colorado’s most intriguing aerospace and defense technology companies. At the center of the conversation is Transwing, PteroDynamics’ autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The platform is designed to address one of the military’s most difficult logistics challenges: moving critical cargo and supplies into locations where traditional runways may be unavailable, vulnerable or nonexistent. Graczyk discusses how autonomous aircraft could provide an alternative to traditional rotor- and fixed-wing operations, reducing costs while allowing personnel to operate from a safer distance. The conversation explores the technology behind Transwing, the growing role of autonomous aviation in defense logistics, and the challenges of moving an advanced aerospace platform from engineering and flight testing toward larger-scale production. Graczyk also discusses PteroDynamics’ growth and financial position, including its latest investment from ONE Bow River, the company’s contract with the Royal Australian Navy, and how additional investment is helping accelerate development, manufacturing and PteroDynamics’ expanding presence in Colorado Springs. VISIT PTERODYNAMICS: https://pterodynamics.com

  6. Oct 22

    From Competition to Economic Impact: Inside Colorado Springs’ Sports Economy

    Sports are part of Colorado Springs’ identity. They’re also an increasingly important part of its economy. I sat down with Megan Leatham, President and CEO of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, to talk about the business behind sports, from tourism and event recruitment to hotels, restaurants, venues, community investment and the economic impact created when athletes and spectators come to the Pikes Peak region. We also look at what Colorado Springs must continue doing to compete nationally as a sports destination. It’s a conversation about what happens beyond the scoreboard. Engage your business with Sports Corp: https://coloradospringssports.org  🎙️ The Business Signal | AM 740 KVOR. #MeganLeatham #COSSportsCorp #SportsEconomy #UFL #USL

  7. Oct 21

    Democratic Candidate for Colorado's 5th Congressional District-Jessica Killin

    What should Southern Colorado expect from the person it sends to Congress - and how much can one member of the U.S. House realistically accomplish for the region? On this edition of The Business Signal, Dirk Hobbs sits down with Jessica Killin, Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, for an extended conversation about the economy, affordability, national defense, federal spending and the role Washington plays in the future of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Killin discusses the experiences she believes prepare her for Congress, including her military service, private-sector work and time in Washington, while addressing what she sees as the most consequential issues facing families, employers and the broader Southern Colorado economy. She also addresses the negative ads that have been since taken down against her opponent, sitting Congressman, Jeff Crank (R).  The conversation moves beyond campaign talking points to examine the practical questions facing the next representative from the 5th District: What can Congress actually do about rising household costs? How should the federal government approach spending and the national debt? What does effective representation look like for a community whose economy is deeply connected to the military, defense and aerospace sectors? And where should voters expect independence rather than party-line politics? It’s a substantive candidate conversation designed to give voters a clearer understanding of Jessica Killin’s experience, priorities and approach to governing ahead of the 2026 election.

  8. Oct 20

    The Business of News: Corey Hutchins on the Future of Local Journalism

    The business of news is changing rapidly and the consequences extend far beyond the media industry itself. On this edition of The Business Signal, Dirk Hobbs speaks with journalist and Colorado College professor Corey Hutchins about the changing economics of journalism, the pressures facing local news organizations, and what those shifts mean for communities, businesses and civic life. The conversation explores how consolidation, shrinking newsroom resources, changing consumer habits and new digital platforms have transformed the way news is produced and consumed. Hutchins also discusses the challenges of sustaining credible local journalism in an environment where audiences have more information available than ever, but often fewer professionally staffed newsrooms covering their communities. The discussion also examines trust, media literacy, the role of journalism in holding institutions accountable, and why a strong local news ecosystem remains important to business leaders, policymakers and residents alike. It’s a thoughtful look at the intersection of journalism, business and community and at what may be required to keep meaningful local reporting viable in the years ahead. https://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/journalism-institute/  #TheBusinessSignal #LocalJournalism #ColoradoMedia #Journalism #MediaBusiness #ColoradoCollege #LocalNews #MediaLiteracy #BusinessNews #ColoradoSprings #SouthernColorado #ColoradoMediaGroup

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WEEKLY RADIO SHOW - Initially airing on AM1460/101.1FM, The Answer on Friday afternoons at 3:00PM. Southeastern Colorado, anchored by the economies of Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and dozens of other communities is steadily emerging to be one of the state’s leading and most dynamic economic regions. Listen to regional industry, business, and economic development experts as they work with municipalities and a strong workforce to advance So. Colorado as one of the western region’s top business and innovation centers. SPONSORED BY BOOT BARN HALL/NOTES LIVE & COS Orthopaedic Group

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    Colorado Media Group
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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