Small businesses and entrepreneurs make up a large share of our customers. We are here to support your business as you navigate through start-up and long-term success. Below are some helpful business resources.
Food service resources
Opening a food service establishment? Here are a few resources to get you started.
Colorado Springs Utilities - Industrial Pretreatment
Role: Grease interceptor and grease trap installation, sizing, and maintenance requirements for new and pre-existing food service establishments in Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs
Email: FOG@csu.org
Phone: (719) 448-4800
El Paso County Health - Environmental Health Division
Role: Plan review and licensing for retail food establishments
Email: healthinfo@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 578-3199
Pikes Peak Regional Building Department
Role: Plan review, permitting, inspections and certificate of occupancy
Email: healthinfo@elpasoco.com
Phone: (719) 327-2880
Other resources
COS Open for Business
COS Open for Business is a one-stop guide to help entrepreneurs and small businesses move from a great idea to grand opening. Access a step-by-step guide, find your key points of contacts and helpful business resources within the Colorado Springs region.