The City of Colorado Springs is calling on local businesses to join its new initiative honoring the city's strong military community. Set to launch in the coming weeks, the Military Welcome program webpage will serve as a centralized online directory where military personnel can easily find businesses offering discounts and special offers. By registering to be part of the program, businesses can showcase their support for service members and their families while gaining valuable exposure.
The new website will provide a valuable resource for the military community while driving traffic to participating businesses. And by showcasing Colorado Springs small businesses, servicemembers are encouraged to shop locally, helping to bolster the City's economic strength. The City of Colorado Springs is home to over 45,000 active-duty troops representing every branch of the military and over 95,000 veterans and their families.
“We know many businesses already offer military discounts, but this webpage provides a centralized platform to promote those offers and reach a wider audience within the military community,” said Small Business Development Administrator Shakanah Tedder. “The website will be a free and easy way to increase visibility and attract those new customers. We also hope that by connecting servicemembers with local businesses, we can help encourage community-building and create a network of support and unity within the City.”
Once enrolled, businesses will receive a Military Welcome email and display decal, showing their commitment to honoring our military community. Local businesses interested in participating can register by completing the Military Welcome enrollment form at ColoradoSprings.gov/MilitaryWelcome.