Retail in Colorado Springs faces challenges and sees opportunity in

Colorado Springs Business Journal, Jan 7, 2005 by Stephanie Cline

When we passed the business improvement district last November, at the same time we approved a bond issue to pay for road improvements, she said.

The new business owners are adding specialty retail items to bring back the locals more than once, Clemens said. One of the district's goals is to reach people in a 10-mile radius. Our branding strategy for Manitou has been that it is a one-of-a-kind retail area reflective of a Bohemian-type culture.

New Goodwill retail center opens

In response to population growth on the city's south side, Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs opened a 17,000-square-foot Fountain Retail Center at 6725 Camden Blvd. The non-profit agency operates eight retail stores throughout the Pikes Peak region, employing more than 150 people.

Melissa Lyby, Goodwill spokesman said the construction was financed through Bank One and was built by Hammers Construction. In December 2003, Goodwill opened its Powers Boulevard store and in 1998 it opened the north center across from Chapel Hills.