Dirk Draper

Draper

President & CEO

Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC

ddraper@cscedc.com

Biography

Lead the region’s largest chamber of commerce and private economic development organization. Our Mission is “To achieve economic prosperity for our region and act as a catalyst for business innovation and growth.” Four critical mission areas include job growth; business advocacy in public policy; support for military and defense industry; building strong, inclusive business climate. Prior to joining the Chamber & EDC staff, I was area manager for CH2M HILL. B.S. Agricultural Economics / Honors Scholar, University of Missouri, 1982M.S. Natural Resource Economics / Colorado State University, 1994

Areas of Interest

Economic Development
Business Creation and Development
Regional Economics
Entrepreneurship
Public Policy

Offer:

Connections with your region/country innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Companies’ support services in your locality/region/country. Trade and investment opportunities on products and services generated in our locality. Invitation to regional/state events.

Ask:

Regional job growth for current and future local employers. Enhancing economic development with partners in local / regional / state in the private and public sectors. Trade and investment opportunities.