EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 28 MIN
200: How Colorado Springs Competes Globally with Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer
from Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development · host Dane Carlson
In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, President and CEO of the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, about how Colorado Springs is uniting its region to compete globally, building on its deep aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity assets, and expanding advanced manufacturing powered by a steady military-to-civilian talent pipeline. She explains the origin of the Colorado Aerospace and Defense Economic Council, the importance of advocacy for small and mid-sized contractors, how site selection really plays out in a mountain market, and why economic development still matters most at the level of individual opportunity. From cluster strategy to workforce realities to the joy of cutting a ribbon on a transformational project, Johnna offers insight from a 30-year career building thriving communities. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer.
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In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson talks with Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, President and CEO of the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC, about how Colorado Springs is uniting its region to compete globally, building on its deep aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity assets, and expanding advanced manufacturing powered by a steady military-to-civilian talent pipeline. She explains the origin of the Colorado Aerospace and Defense Economic Council, the importance of advocacy for small and mid-sized contractors, how site selection really plays out in a mountain market, and why economic development still matters most at the level of individual opportunity. From cluster strategy to workforce realities to the joy of cutting a ribbon on a transformational project, Johnna offers insight from a 30-year career building thriving communities. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer. Sponsored By: Sitehunt : Sitehunt helps economic developers understand their sites, match them to projects, and respond with confidence in minutes instead of scrambling for days. Links: Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer | LinkedIn Business in Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC One CEO’s Plan To Help Revive Southern Colorado’s Business Development - YouTube Long-Term Vision with Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer - A Podcast for Chamber Professionals Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer Of Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC On The Exciting Developments In US High Tech Manufacturing | by David Leichner | Authority Magazine | Medium Colorado Springs leaders in D.C. to lobby for local interests and look for opportunities Interview: Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer on Local Business and Economic Growth - Springsmag Colorado Springs Clean & Safe Pilot Program - Downtown Partnership So. Colorado Business Digest & CSBJ || AUGUST || 2025 by Colorado Media Group :: NORTH, The Digest/CSBJ & So. Colorado Insider! - Issuu
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