Edgar Johansson, COBRT’s Aerospace Advocate, brings us fascinating conversations with those in Colorado’s aerospace industry. We will talk with Waleed Abdalati, Director of Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at University of Colorado Boulder, and Dr. Antonio J. Busalacchi, the newly appointed President of University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).
Read moreColorado Transportation Concerns - Driving Forward
Colorado Business Roundtable is focused on transportation this month, and Jeff Wasden, President of COBRT, joins us along with Cathy Proctor, Denver Business Journal’s Energy and Transportation reporter. We will share interviews with CDOT Executive Director Shailen Bhatt about how technology can improve transportation and the numerous concerns facing Colorado roadways.
Read moreCrankset Group - 3to5 Club
3to5 Club is a mastermind group for serious business owners and entrepreneurs, created by Chuck Blakeman, Founder and Chief Transformation Officer of Crankset Group. Kyle Matthews is the Chief Connecting Officer at Crankset, and a group facilitator for 3to5 Club. We’ll meet Chad Moore, Owner and Founder of Enviocore, and learn how he has been able grow his company and tackle tough decisions with input from his 3to5 Club colleagues and mentors.
Read moreLeading Change Without Resistance - Minding the Gap
Doug Krug and Christine Kahane of the Institute for unLearning, help executive teams find leadership solutions. As we continue our series on Leading Change Without Resistance: Minding the Gap, we focus on the gap between senior management and the people they are developing.
Read moreVITAL for Colorado - Tracee Bentley
Peter Moore, President and CEO of VITAL for Colorado, joins us to talk about energy development in the state. Peter welcomes Tracee Bentley, Executive Director of the Colorado Petroleum Council. Tracee and host Peter Moore will discuss the landscape for oil and gas in 2017 and issues pertinent to the day.
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February 6 – Doug Krug & Christine Kahane – Institute for UnLearning
Doug Krug and Christine Kahane are Resultants from the Institute for UnLearning, where they focus on helping leaders implement change in their companies without the resistance, which is typical.
February 7 – Lauren McIntosh – Women in Manufacturing
Lauren McIntosh, Chapter Chair of Women in Manufacturing, joins us to share her experience in a manufacturing career and the types of jobs available in the manufacturing industry. She will share her family’s background in manufacturing in Colorado and how she discovered ties she didn’t know she had.
February 8 – COBRT – Transportation
The Colorado Business Roundtable is focused on Transportation this month, and Jeff Wasden, President of the COBRT, joins us along with Cathy Proctor, Denver Business Journal’s Energy and Transportation reporter. We will share interviews with CDOT Executive Director, Shailen Bhatt, about how technology can improve transportation and the numerous concerns facing the state of Colorado roadways.
February 9 – Edgar Johansson – COBRT Aerospace Advocate
Edgar Johansson, COBRT’s Aerospace Advocate, brings us fascinating conversations with those in Colorado’s aerospace industry. We will talk with Waleed Abdalati, Director of Cooperative Institute for Research In Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at University of Colorado Boulder, and Dr. Antonio J. Busalacchi, the newly appointed President of University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR).
February 10 – Kristen Muzzy & Tom Bugnitz – Manufacturing
Kristen Muzzy, Executive VP of Business Development at Leading2Lean, joins us to focus on manufacturing. Her guest is Tom Bugnitz, CEO of Manufacturer’s Edge. They will discuss the opportunities for manufacturing in Colorado and concerns about training the future workforce.
Listen at KDMT 1690 AM Denver's Money Talk from 4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or live stream online. Podcasts are available at www.cobrt.com/radio and on your favorite podcast app the day after live airing. Listen and live tweet @ColoradoBRT
GlobalMindED - Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Carol Carter, Founder and Executive of GlobalMindED, joins us to discuss innovation and entrepreneurship, why new graduates must be Workplace Entrepreneurs, and how colleges can promote that ability. Carol talks with Eric Glustrom, Founder and President of Watson University; Bree Langemo, J.D., President of The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative; and Domonique Tucker, a Master of Science student who will share her experiences.
Read moreTalentFOUND - Focus on BioScience
Stephanie Veck, Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council, introduces us to key partners who help build and sustain Colorado's workforce. Along with Wendy Brors from Colorado Industry Intermediates Coalition and April Giles of Colorado BioScience Association, they'll discuss the many ways that industry associations collaborate, with a focus on bio-science.
Read moreLogistics Careers - Operation Stimulus
Operation Stimulus is both a forum and a conference which includes high school and college students pursuing careers in transportation. Gayle Dendinger, owner of CAP Logistics will talk with key leaders in logistics, Bob Forshay, Supply Chain Architect, and Derrick Knudsen, Executive Recruiter for Ajilon. They will speak with students at the Operation Stimulus event about professional development and education and best practices for a job search in logistics.
Read moreLaunch My Career Colorado - Junior Achievement
Robin Wise, President & CEO of Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain, Inc., joins us to discuss the Launch My Career Colorado web tool. She is joined by Paolo Diaz, JA - Rocky Mountain Inc., Program Director. The web tool is aimed at high school students to help them plan for their educational and financial futures. Robin’s experience working with students in Junior Achievement provides a unique perspective on their expectations.
Read moreAndrea Young - Colorado Technology Association
Colorado Technology Association leads the network of companies that move Colorado's economy forward, through technology. We'll talk with Andrea Young, CEO of Colorado Technology Association. We'll discuss CTA's role in educating and providing networking opportunities. CTA represents all of Colorado in economic growth, and developing the workforce pipeline.
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January 30 – Robin Wise – Launch My Career Colorado Robin Wise
Robin Wise, President & CEO of Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain, Inc., joins us to discuss the Launch My Career Colorado web tool. The web tool is aimed at high school students to help them plan for their educational and financial futures. Robin’s experience working with students in Junior Achievement provides a unique perspective on their expectations.
January 31 – Operation Stimulus – Logistics Careers
Operation Stimulus is both a forum and a conference which includes high school and college students pursuing careers in transportation. Our guests are key leaders in logistics, Bob Forshay, Supply Chain Architect, and Derrick Knudsen, Executive Recruiter for Ajilon. They will speak with students at the Operation Stimulus event about professional development and education and best practices for a job search in logistics.
February 1 – Stephanie Veck – Workforce Development
Stephanie Veck, Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council, talks with us about TalentFOUND and progress toward closing the skills gap in Colorado. We’ll also hear from Colorado BioScience Association. (LIVE 4100)
February 2 – Carol Carter – GlobalMindED
Carol Carter, Founder and Executive of GlobalMindED, joins us to discuss innovation and entrepreneurship, why new graduates must be Workplace Entrepreneurs, and how colleges can promote that ability. Carol talks with Eric Glustrom, Founder and President of Watson University; Bree Langemo, J.D., President of The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative; and Dominque Tucker, a Master of Science student who will share her experiences.
February 3 – Peter Moore – VITAL for Colorado
Peter Moore, President and CEO of VITAL for Colorado, joins us to talk about energy development in the state. Peter welcomes Tracee Bentley, Executive Director of the Colorado Petroleum Council. Tracee and host Peter Moore will discuss the landscape for oil and gas in 2017 and issues pertinent to the day.
Listen at KDMT 1690 AM Denver's Money Talk from 4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or live stream online. Podcasts are available at www.cobrt.com/radio and on your favorite podcast app the day after live airing. Listen and live tweet @ColoradoBRT
Legislative Preview
COBRT takes a look at the issues on the minds of our state legislators, two weeks into the 71st General Assembly convened in the Colorado legislature. We will review Governor John Hickenlooper’s State of the State Address and share an interview with Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne. We also check-in with some of our state congressional delegates about their goals for this year.
Read moreManufacturing Matters
Colorado Business Roundtable brings together leaders in manufacturing with educators who are training the next generation of makers. Today’s show is a glimpse into our Manufacturing Matters event which will be starting at the same time. We’ll launch the statewide manufacturing coalition, Dream It Do It Colorado, with Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne. and start our COBRT Author Series with Alvaro E. Espinosa.
Read moreCBCA - Business for the Arts Awards
Latino Leadership Institute - DACA and BRIDGE Act
Joelle Martinez, Executive Director of the Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) at the University of Denver, and LLI Program Coordinator Marco Dorado join us to discuss concerns that Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals (DACA) might be repealed under a Trump Administration. Similarly, we’ll discuss the proposed BRIDGE Act which will provide work authorization and temporary relief from deportation to undocumented youth.
Read moreVITAL for Colorado - Resource Rich Colorado
Peter Moore, President and CEO of VITAL for Colorado, joins us to discuss the importance of energy production in our state. His guest will be Scott Prestidge, from Metro Denver EDC. They'll discuss Resource Rich Colorado, Metro Denver EDC's annual study measuring Colorado's competitive position in the oil, natural gas, coal, renewable energy, alternative-fuel vehicles and sustainability sectors of the energy industry.
Read moreConnect & Collaborate Hosts for January 23-27, 2017
January 23 – Latino Leadership Institute – BRIDGE Act
Joelle Martinez, Executive Director of the Latino Leadership Institute at the University of Denver, joins us to discuss concerns that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) might be repealed under a Trump Administration. Similarly, we’ll discuss the proposed BRIDGE Act (Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy) which will provide temporary relief from deportation and work authorization to undocumented youth.
January 24 – Meredith Badler – Colorado Business Committee for the Arts
Meredith Badler, Program Manager for Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA), joins us to discuss the Business for the Arts Awards. These statewide awards recognize outstanding arts and business partnerships, honoring both individual leaders and companies for their engagement with and support of the arts. There are 14 finalists this year across 5 different categories, to be awarded at the CBCA Awards Luncheon on March 15.
January 25 – Jeff Wasden, COBRT – Manufacturing Matters
Colorado Business Roundtable brings together leaders in manufacturing with educators who are training the next generation of makers. Today’s show is a glimpse into our Manufacturing Matters event which will be starting at the same time. We’ll launch the statewide manufacturing coalition, Dream It Do It Colorado, with Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne. At the event, we’ll also start our COBRT Author Series with Alvaro E. Espinosa and have a happy hour. Tune in to hear from speakers and guests live from ICOSA Event Center.
January 26 – Legislative Preview
We take a look at the issues on the minds of our state legislators, two weeks into the 71st General Assembly convened in the Colorado legislature. We will review Governor John Hickenlooper’s State of the State Address and share an interview with Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne. We also check-in with some of our state congressional delegates about their goals for this year.
January 27 – Andrea Young – Colorado Technology Association
Colorado Technology Association (CTA) leads the network of companies that propel Colorado's economy with technology. We'll talk with Andrea Young, CEO of Colorado Technology Association, about the upcoming C-Level at Mile High. CTA’s largest fundraiser, C-Level at Mile High gathers tech companies and influential IT leaders in the perfect setting for collaboration.
Listen at KDMT 1690 AM Denver's Money Talk from 4-5 p.m. Monday through Friday or live stream online. Podcasts are available at www.cobrt.com/radio and on your favorite podcast app the day after live airing. Listen and live tweet @ColoradoBRT
U.S. Export Assistance Center - SelectUSA
Paul Bergman, Director of the United States Commercial Service - Denver Export Assistance Center, joins us to discuss the latest news in exporting and commerce in a feature we call, "The World Comes to Colorado.” His is guest is Vinai Thummalapally, Executive Director of SelectUSA, part of the International Trade Administration. He will discuss foreign direct investments into Colorado, his time as a U.S. Ambassador to Belize, and his homecoming to Colorado Springs after serving in the Obama Administration.
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Operation Stimulus - Future of Transportation
Doug Draper, Committee Chairman for Operation Stimulus, joins us to talk about the upcoming 36th annual logistics conference, The Future of Transportation: Work Smarter, Not Harder. The conference runs February 2-4, 2017, and it brings undergraduate students from schools across North America to Denver to participate in a case competition. Together with the Denver Transportation Club, Operation Stimulus awards the Terry Priest Scholarship to deserving students through its endowment and continuing support from sponsors.
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