Hanson Spa opens second location

Hanson Spa & Home Center, countering an industry-wide downturn, has just opened a second location, taking over the 4,500 square foot space at the intersection of Dublin and Academy boulevards formerly occupied by Carefree Spas to go with its 7,000 square foot flagship store at 1824 Dominion Way. Carefree closed its Colorado Springs operation on Jan. 15. Hanson Spa has already started hiring and anticipates doubling its number of employees from seven to 14, according to media director John Polk. In business since 1978, Hanson Spa is best known for the hot tub it installed and maintains at Security Services Field, home of the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox.