Next week's line up on Connect and Collaborate (May 30-June 3, 2016)

May 30 -  Joe Daly - GALLUP  
An encore presentation of our interview with Joe Daly from Gallup
The company has long been associated with well-researched statistics as well as election predictions. We'll talk with Joe Daly about Entrepreneurial Profile 10 - a program developed by Gallup to identify and assess the aptitudes and skill sets of youth for entrepreneurial endeavors. 

May 31 -  DORA - Rebecca Laurie and Patty Salazar
Connect & Collaborate has formed a partnership with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to promote the many resources in place to help businesses run more smoothly and in keeping with state laws and regulations. Today, we will talk with Rebecca Laurie from DORA, who will introduce us to Patty Salazar,  the state's Commissioner of Financial Services and Director of DORA's Division of Financial Services. 

June 1 - Carol Carter - Global MindED
Carol Carter, Founder and Executive of Global MindED, joins us discuss growing Denver's Talent Pipeline on the world stage. We'll talk about the upcoming Global MindED Conference on access, equity and opportunity coming up June 9 and 10 right here in Denver.

June 2 - Rick Barrera - Heartled Leadership
Rick joins us to share his network of incredible leaders and speakers from the Heartlead Leadership Institute. Today, he'll speak with Steve Foster, one of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Technology Association. 

June 3 - Peter Moore - VITAL for Colorado
Peter Moore, President and CEO of VITAL for Colorado, is a regular contributor to Connect & Collaborate, discussing the importance of energy production in the state. VITAL for Colorado is a coalition of industry leaders throughout Colorado who support a rational, well-regulated and competitive regulatory environment for energy production. His guest today is Bill Cadman, President of the Colorado State Senate representing  Colorado State Senate District 12.

Connect and Collaborate Guests May 16-20

May 16  Brenda Morrison - Engaged Public
Engaged Public partners with citizens, civic leaders and public and private stakeholders to tackle complex public challenges head on. We will talk with Brenda Morrison, partner with Engaged public about some of the tools and resources they have developed to educate the public about tax and budget issues.   

May 17 -  Stephanie Veck - Colorado Workforce Development Council  
As one of COBRT’s partner agencies, CWDC joins us monthly to discuss progress in growing our state’s talent pipeline for a strong workforce. We’ll talk about Colorado STEM Roadmap, the collaborative approach to ensuring that every student in Colorado has an opportunity to learn STEM competencies and explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; as well as how these skills apply across all industries and occupations. 

May 18 - Brittany Evans - Clear Intentions
Clear Intentions takes recycling seriously. Brittany Evans has developed a system for recycling glass bottles, which are often missed in the single stream recycling efforts. To prevent glass, which can be re-used, re-shaped and re-purposed from ending up in landfills, Clear Intentions offers a variety of programs to intervene.

LIVE REMOTE BROADCAST!
May 19 - Paul Bergman - Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service
We will bring you live conversations from World Trade Day Denver at Infinity Park. Paul will have guests from among the many influential speakers and participants of the event.   

May 20 - Peter Moore - VITAL for Colorado
Peter Moore joins us to discuss issues concerning oil and gas production in the state of Colorado, and introduces us to important players in the industry. 

Upcoming Connect and Collaborate Guests for May 2-6

Stream at www.cobrt.com/live or tune to 1690 AM from 4-5 PM Mon-Fri 

May 2 – Doug Krug – Institute for Unlearning
Doug has built a career helping leaders find the solutions they need to effectively motivate the people around them. We will talk about what makes a leader. Hint, it’s not the job title. Tune in for his common sense approach to solution finding and be inspired! 

May 3 – Bernadette Johnson - Ponderosa Energy
Ponderosa Energy is a boutique advisory firm providing information about energy, gas and renewables. As managing partner, Bernadette Johnson helps companies leverage state of the art analytical tools to advise on investment strategies. We will discuss how Denver-based oil producers can grow in the current market, the impact of the oil market, and even get into mineral rights.

May 4 –  Chuck Blakeman - 3 to 5 Club and Crankset Group
Founder of Crankset Group, Author and Speaker, Chuck Blakeman has decades of experience leading companies in marketing, import/ export fulfillment and much more. We will discuss his 3 to 5 club, which helps business leaders focus on where they want to be in the next three to five years. 3 to 5 Club is looking for local facilitators. Tune in to learn more.

May 5 – Sandra Solin – The Fix Colorado Roads Act
As the legislative session approaches it's close, Fix Colorado Roads is still hoping for progress. SB 16-210 asks the state to combine a new, stable general fund investment in transportation infrastructure with a continued CDOT commitment  to fund a $3.5 billion Fix Colorado Roads bond progam. Sandra Solin will explain how it will work and define the need. Be ready to call your legislator. 

May 6 – Peter Moore – VITAL for Colorado
Peter Moore joins us to discuss ballot issues that target oil and gas production in the state of Colorado.

Connect and Collaborate Guests for April 18-22

Listen from 4-5 PM Monday through Friday on Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM or streaming at www.cobrt.com/live.

April 18 –  Anthony Lambatos - Footers Catering 
Anthony shares his experience running a second generation business. With guest Peter Melby, President of Greystone Technology they’ll talk about company culture and employee engagement using a methodology called “Ringer” which allows their team to communicate with one another and provide updates on progress via small groups. 

April 19 –  Stephanie Veck – Colorado Workforce Development Council 
As one of COBRT’s partner agencies, CWDC joins us once a month to discuss progress in growing our state’s talent pipeline for a strong workforce for the future. 

April 20 –  Bart Taylor – Company Week 
Company Week is a regional magazine featuring news in the manufacturing industry, new developments and growing businesses. Bart will share the latest information in Colorado’s Manufacturing sector and more. 

April 21 – Paul Bergman - US Department of Commerce, US Commercial Service

April 22 – Rebecca Laurie - State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies

Connect and Collaborate Guests for April 11-15

Listen from 4-5 PM Monday through Friday on Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM or streaming at www.cobrt.com/live. 

April 11 – Pat Maley – Vistage
Pat Maley, Vistage Chair, introduces us to CEO Peer Group members and Kathleen Quinn Votaw discussing a new book on Peer to Peer Groups and Solve the People Puzzle. Vistage is a CEO Peer group that encourages business executive to do better and to help fellow CEOs in managing executive level decisions. 

April 12 - Make-A-Wish Colorado

Teresa Davis Pusztau and Jeff Krebs tell us about Colorado-based Wish activity and how you can help make wishes come true through charitable donations, or simplly offering the right gift at the right time.! 

April 13 – Lauren McIntosh – Women in Manufacturing
Kristen Muzzy, EVP Business Development for Leading2Lean and Board Member of CO WIM, introduces us to Lauren McIntosh, Plant Manager for Priority Plastics and the Colorado Chapter President for WIM (Women in Manufacturing).  We will discuss events coming up this year for WiM; career building day in July including profile building, career coaching, multi plant tours and Executive WIM panel event in October. 

April 14 – Quarterly Forum and The Leaders Initiative
Ryan Heckman joins us to discuss a Colorado-based leadership organization that connects, enriches and inspires the state’s best emerging leaders. Meegan Moszynski will update us on the Leaders Initiative working to engage leaders in applying their skills across private and public sectors. 

April  15 – Peter Moore – VITAL for Colorado
Peter Moore joins us to discuss ballot issues that target oil and gas production in the state of Colorado with his guest, Chris Hansen at hansenforcolorado.com.

Connect and Collaborate Guests for April 4-8

Listen from 4-5 PM Monday through Friday on Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM or streaming at www.cobrt.com/live. Podcasts are added with each show as the become available, or you can find the entire podcast archive at connectcollaborate.podbean.com and a wide variety of podcast apps.

April 4 – Rick Barrera – Center for Heartled Leadership
Rick joins us to share his perspective on Our Exponential Future.  As he keeps up-to-date with technology advancements, and innovation, Rick suggests that progress is ever faster, and improving lifestyles exponentially.

April 5  – Todd Hauer – Morgan Stanley
Wealth Advisor Todd Hauer gives us an overview of the most recent Morgan Stanley Investor Pulse Poll. We will discuss concerns about Denver’s real estate market, as well as the return on college tuition, and whether millennials should invest in home buying.

April 6 – Doug Krug - Resultant
Doug has spent a career helping leaders solve their leadership problems. Not a problem solver, but a solution finder. Tune in and listen to his common sense approach for dealing with workplace conflict and more.

April 7 – Edgar Johansson - Colorado Space Business Roundtable

Edgar keeps us up-to-date all things aerospace. We will recap Space Day at the Capitol and talk about the upcoming Space Symposium in Colorado Springs April 11-14th.   

April 8 – Kristen Muzzy – Leading2Lean
A software solution for manufacturing and production that helps companies determine areas for improvement and reduce repetitive work, to improve production and reduce costs which ultimately keeps jobs in America.

Connect and Collaborate Guests for March 28-April 1

Listen from 4-5 PM Monday through Friday on Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM or streaming at www.cobrt.com/live. Podcasts are added with each show as the become available, or you can find the entire podcast archive at connectcollaborate.podbean.com and a wide variety of podcast apps.
 

March 28 – Anna Ewing – OEDIT
Anna Ewing, Colorado Innovation Network Executive Director, joins us to discuss this year’s GO CODE Colorado innovation challenge. Challenge weekend kicks off April 1-3. Learn how you can participate, find a location and register. 

March 29 – Tim Gaudette – Small Business Majority
Tim Gaudette joins us to discuss how the Affordable Care Act impacts small business, including the cost of prescriptions and group insurance options. 

March 30 – Skillful
Markle Foundation launched Skillful just under two weeks ago. We’ll talk with Wan-Lae Cheng from Skillful and Alison Dorsey from LinkedIn about the new network and online platform to bring job seekers and employers together. Skillful offers unique ways to match skills to potential new careers and is being launched in Colorado and Arizona before becoming available nationwide. 

March 31 – Jim Salestrom and Warren Miller  
World Class Musician Jim Salestrom shares his relationships with some of Colorado's best and brightest treasures! We’ll talk with filmmaker Warren Miller about his epic ski movies, his book and more! 

April  1 – Peter Moore – Vital for Colorado
Peter Moore joins us to discuss ballot issues that target oil and gas production in the state of Colorado.

Connect and Collaborate Guests for March 21-25

Listen from 4-5 PM Monday through Friday on Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM or streaming at www.cobrt.com/live. Podcasts are added with each show as the become available, or you can find the entire podcast archive at connectcollaborate.podbean.com.

March 21– Anthony Lambatos – Footers Catering
Anthony shares his experience running a second generation business and his thoughts on company culture.

March 22  – Stephanie Veck - Colorado Workforce Development Council
As one of COBRT’s partner agencies, CWDC joins us once a month to discuss progress in growing our state’s talent pipeline for a strong workforce. We will talk with Ellen Golombek, Executive Director of CDLE and co-chair of the BEL Commission.  

March 23 – Joe Daly – Gallup
We’ll talk with Joe Daly about Entrepreneurial Profile 10 Matrix  – a program developed by Gallup to identify and assess the aptitudes and skill sets of youth for entrepreneurial endeavors. Gallup is meeting with Denver leaders to explain details of a new program that has already launched in three U.S. and three international cities.

March 24 – Greg Bashaw – Colorado Microbusiness Alliance  
Greg Bashaw, Executive Director of the Colorado MicroBusiness Alliance will tell us about the group’s efforts to develop a legislative voice for small businesses, and help identify and change some of the regulatory rules which are burdensome to smaller companies.

March 25 – Patrick Kelly – Change Point Consulting
We’ll discuss generational differences in the work place, specifically the traits of millennials and how employers can better engage with this much-talked-about group to prepare them manage business in the near future. 

Rick Barrera, Leadership Expert

Rick Barrera, leadership expert and acclaimed speaker, consultant and author joins us to discuss leadership strengths as well as his involvement with the Center for Heart Led Leadership and his new project Partner Here. 

Rick has helped hundreds of companies change their mindsets and re-invent their systems to move away from industry norms into unique positions of value creation for their customers. His impressive client list includes Abbott Labs, AutoZone, Bayer, Caterpillar, Harley-Davidson, IBM, Intel, Merrill Lynch and Verizon.

Find out more about Rick here, and follow him on Twitter @RickBarreraTips

Dream It. Do It. Manufacturing Initiative

We talk with Nick D'Antonio, the national Program Manager for Dream It. Do It. to learn how to get students engaged and to recognize the strong careers that can await them in their own home towns, and without the burden of post-college debt. Tara Alexander with COBRT is the Dream It. Do It. Colorado Program Manager, and she and COBRT President Jeff Wasden also join the show.

Dream It. Do It. is an initiative of the National Manufacturer's Association to encourage a new generation to explore careers in manufacturing. It is a career exposure strategy to attract and recruit young people into the manufacturing sector and can achieve great things for improving the image of manufacturing but only if it is led by partners with the passion, drive, and commitment to create its success.

Manufacturing careers offer good salaries and exciting opportunities to be on the cutting edge of new technologies and products. However, the industry is often misunderstood in the eyes of young people and the parents and teachers who influence their career choices. To help change the image of manufacturing in Colorado, COBRT has become a partner program of the NAM’s Manufacturing Institute’s youth recruitment initiative, Dream It. Do It.

Manufacturers can access great, free resources by being a part of Dream It. Do It. Colorado and we want you to learn more about the program and how you can get involved. In early March, representatives from the Manufacturing Institute and COBRT will be leading Dream It. Do It. information sessions across the state. These sessions will provide an informational overview on Dream It. Do It. as well as an open forum to discuss best practices, challenges and solutions for engaging Colorado youth in manufacturing and related education pathways.

March 8th – Denver, CO Stakeholders Meeting
1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Center for Advanced Visualization and Experiential Analysis (CAVEA) at MSU Denver - Room 420
890 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Registration

March 9th – Greeley, CO Manufacturers Information Session
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
FMS Bank  
2425 35th Ave, Greeley, CO 80634
Registration

March 9th – Colorado Springs, CO Manufacturers Information Session
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance
102 S. Tejon Street | Suite 430
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Registration

March 10th – Grand Junction, CO Manufacturers Information Session
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce  
360 Grand Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Registration

If you have any questions, please contact Tara at [email protected] or 303-394-6210.

John Herrington on Energy Policy

Jim Salestrom, a renowned singer, song writer and guitarist who has toured all over the world and met the most incredible people. Jim is our host today introducing us to his good friend, John Herrington.

John Herrington served as US Secretary of Energy during the Reagan Administration, has enjoyed a thriving legal career, and many other ventures.  We will talk about current policy regarding fossil fuels, and more about our relationships with other countries concerning energy. 

New Media - A Look At Journalism in the Digital Age

Think about how the way you consume media has changed. Do you remember when you read the newspaper cover to cover, and watch the six o'clock news? Now you scan Facebook, a few favorite news sites and watch Netflix instead of the news.  Don't you? 

We'll talk with Kristi Strother, Journalism Professor at Community College of Denver about New Media. We’ll discuss how access to information has changed, and the need for Media Literacy Education not only for aspiring journalists, but for the everyday media consumer (YOU!) as well. 

First Week of Expanded Show Recalls Past Favorite Moments

As you may have heard, on-line or on air, Connect and Collaborate has expanded from one show per week to five. Shift your dial to its new slot and station, Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM from 4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday to listen as our founder Gayle Dendinger, President Jeff Wasden and producer Tammy Schmidt meet an array of rotating sponsor hosts each with their own guests.

Hosts this week included Mark Alpert, South Metro Denver Chamber discussing workforce and education statewide; Garrett Bussiere with CereScan brain scan imaging on their presence at Super Bowl 50; Peter Moore of Vital for Colorado's advocacy for responsible oil and natural gas development; and Phil McKinney, an innovator speaking about hacking autism, i.e. creating technology to improve work and school for those on the autism spectrum. Podcasts are available here.

When it comes to producing Connect and Collaborate Radio, Tammy says, "I love it when we have a good laugh, or when the subject matter has the potential to really help people." She then recalled her favorite moments from past shows: "Our Brave Leader interview with Scott Gessler talking about his reputation as the Honey Badger was delightful to me. And our interviews with Denver DA Mitch Morrissey talking about stopping sex trafficking, the Title IX Working Program, and Denver's DNA Database are all very poignant to me." With this expanded time slot and plethora of guest sponsor hosts, we expect the list of favorite moments to grow very quickly.

Next Week on Connect and Collaborate Radio
4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday on Denver's Money Talk 1690 AM (listen live by clicking the black button at the top of the page)

Monday, Feb 8 - Pat Maley, Vistage
Tuesday, Feb 9 - Joe Neguse and Rebecca Laurie, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Wednesday, Feb 10 - Reeves Brown, Building a Better Colorado
Thursday, Feb 11 - Edgar Johansson, Colorado Space Business Roundtable
Friday, Feb 12 - Kevin Hougen, Aurora Chamber of Commerce