July 18-22 Hosts on Connect and Collaborate

July 18 –  Anthony Lambatos – Footers Catering
Anthony Lambatos shares his experience running a second-generation busines, and his unique perspective on company culture. Anthony’s guest is Lynnell Epp, President of Plumb Marketing. 

July 19 – Stephanie Veck – 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 future workforce. 

July 20 – Greg Bashaw – Microbusiness Alliance  
Greg Bashaw introduces us to Rob Smith, Executive Director of Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute. RMMFI focuses specifically on taking an aspiring entrepreneur from a difficult background and taking them through a detailed “boot camp” to the point where they pitch their idea to a group of investors.  Many, many over the years have received investment funding and gone on to do some incredible things.  

July 21 – Paul Bergman – Department of Commerce
Paul Bergman, Director of the United States Commercial Service – Denver Export Assistance Center, introduces us to key players in Denver who help make exporting easy and profitable for businesses of all sizes.

July 22 – Robert Cresanti – International Franchise Association   
Robert Cresanti, the President and CEO of the International Franchise Association, will join us to discuss Colorado’s franchise industry. Denver is a hotbed of franchisers -- there are nearly 40 franchise companies headquartered here including some major, popular names. We will talk about franchising as a business option. 

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. 

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.