Upending national trends and negative business news, last year had been a very good year for the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and major strategic plans are in place. With that announcement, SCWCC planned its first Holiday Evening Gala in December to usher out 2025 as they announced expansive plans in place for 2026.
“It has been an honor and privilege to serve for the past decade as president and CEO of SCWCC,” Lola Woloch had told the holiday crowd at Cheyenne Mountain Resort. “I am proud to report that SCWCC is stronger than ever! We are the catalyst — raising the bar for what a Chamber of Commerce can be and continuing to champion economic growth for women-owned businesses and women in the workforce across Southern Colorado.”
Changes and growth had begun with a focus group right before year’s end and by this first month of 2026 the chamber had started its expansion beyond Colorado Springs. “After successful meetings with Pueblo business and community leaders and the launch of a Pueblo women’s business focus group, we are pleased to announce plans to expand into Pueblo with quarterly programs. The women want a voice in Pueblo.” Woloch credited working with Pueblo’s Julie Rodriguez, SCWCC board member and CEO of Pueblo Community College Foundation. Rodriguez said Pueblo looks forward to this partnership…