Business Roundtable released "Innovation Nation: An American Innovation Agenda for 2020," a set of policy recommendations to secure U.S. leadership in innovation, maintain a robust U.S. economy and increase living standards for all Americans through 2020 and beyond. Innovation Nation - a cross-cutting policy agenda - provides a roadmap for the U.S. to effectively continue to compete for and win the global race for innovation to secure inclusive economic growth and opportunity for Americans. In a rapidly changing world, the U.S. must reaffirm its commitment to innovation and how American workers across all sectors can succeed in a future economy. 

Colorado business leaders are looking to find common ground with the state's new governor and Democrat-dominated legislature, even amid lingering concerns about future spending priorities and regulatory policies. Democratic Gov. Jared Polis released his 2019-2020 budget request last week, which includes funding for statewide full-day kindergarten, health care reforms such as reducing prescription drug prices, more inspectors to monitor the oil and gas industry and additional money for Colorado's rainy-day fund. At the same time, legislative leaders have expressed support for increased funds for public education and policies to deal with climate change and transportation projects. 

Please join Trammell S. Crow for breakfast on January 31st from 7:30 to 9:00 am at 4100 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80216 to learn about the benefits of being an exhibitor at EarthX 2019; the world's largest environmental expo, conference series and film festival. EarthX brings together a cross section of leaders in a truly non-partisan and collaborative spirit. EarthX will draw more than 140,000 attendees, over 600 exhibitors and 400 speakers to the iconic grounds of Fair Park in Dallas. EarthX is a 501(c)3 focused on environmental education and awareness. Its founder, Trammell S. Crow, is a leading business advocate for environmental stewardship.