Colorado Business Roundtable

10/22/2026

What’s helping, and what’s holding back, Colorado’s business competitiveness? 🎙️

On this month’s Colorado Business Update on KOA Colorado’s Morning News hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable, Richard Werner, President and CEO of Upstate Colorado Economic Development and a member of the Governor’s Competitiveness Council, talked through the Council’s recommendations.

🔹 Workforce remains Colorado’s strongest draw for employers
🔹 Faster permitting could get companies open and hiring sooner
🔹 Infrastructure is the long game: “site selection is really site elimination”

🎧 Listen to the full interview: https://koacolorado.iheart.com/featured/colorado-s-morning-news/content/2026-10-21-president-and-ceo-of-upstate-colorado-richard-werner-discusses-colorados-business-competitiveness/
📄 Read the recommendations: competitivecolorado.com

Read the Governor's Competitiveness Council roadmap: an honest look at where Colorado stands, and a plan to keep it competitive. Download the full report.

10/21/2026

Jason Janz, CEO and co-founder of CrossPurpose , returns to A Seat at the Table to talk with Debbie Brown about his new book, Together We Climb, co-authored with Dr. Steven C. Taylor.

America spends $1.75 trillion a year fighting poverty, yet millions are still stuck. Jason and Steven argue that poverty isn’t a personal failure. It’s a difficult climb made harder by broken systems, disconnected supports, and unclear pathways.

In this conversation, Jason shares:
🏔️ The Mountain Model, a map of the climb from poverty to prosperity
🧭 The Navigation Approach, a relational strategy built on proximity, possibility, and pathways
💡 How his own childhood in poverty shaped his mission at CrossPurpose

🎧 Listen now: https://www.cobrt.com/together-we-climb-featuring-jason-janz/
📘 Get the book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Together-We-Climb/Steven-C-Taylor/9798891886513

10/20/2026

“Other states want our talent, our companies and our investment. But we still have choices, and the next move matters.”

In a new guest opinion for The Gazette, COBRT President Debbie Brown explains why Amendment 87 would put Colorado at a disadvantage in attracting jobs, businesses, and investment.

Read her perspective:

Amendment 87 nearly doubles Colorado tax rate.

10/15/2026

A strong economic future doesn't happen by chance. It takes collaboration, leadership, and a clear plan for what comes next.

The Governor's Competitiveness Council has officially released its roadmap, bringing together insights from more than 490 participants across Colorado and 49 practical recommendations to strengthen our state's competitiveness.

COBRT is proud to have played a role in this important effort alongside leaders from across the state. Now comes the most important part: turning this shared vision into meaningful action.

📥 Explore and download the roadmap, and share it with your network: https://competitivecolorado.com/

10/09/2026

Colorado’s economic future depends on a competitive business climate that encourages investment, job creation, and growth.

As voters consider the 2026 ballot, Colorado Business Roundtable opposes Amendment 87 (Graduated Income Tax) and supports Proposition 136 (Income Tax Rate Cap).

Learn more about where we stand and why these measures matter for Colorado’s competitiveness.

09/28/2026

Final call for takeoff. ⏳✈️

We’re just one week out from View from the Top: Leadership at Altitude — and only a few seats remain.

On October 6, leaders from Lockheed Martin, Sierra Space and Denver International Airport will come together for a high-level conversation on the growth, innovation, workforce and competition shaping Colorado’s aviation and aerospace industries — from the runway to orbit.

Colorado continues to soar. Join us for the conversation about what it will take to keep climbing.

Grab one of the remaining seats and join us next week!

FEATURED SPEAKERS
🚀 Laura Hopkins | Lockheed Martin
🚀 Daniel Jablonsky | Sierra Space
✈️ Laura L Jackson | Denver International Airport

Moderated by Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver

📅 October 6, 2026 | 7:30–9:00 AM
📍 Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Tickets close soon — this is the last call. Register before they're gone:
https://lnkd.in/eM3hcUvR

09/21/2026

Looking for a fun way to support one of Colorado’s great institutions?

Our friends at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science are hosting their Galactic Gold Celebration next Friday, October 2 — an evening of food, drinks, discovery and a cosmic Western twist.

Join fellow Museum supporters and science enthusiasts for a great night supporting the Museum and its mission.

Learn more and get your tickets:

The Museum is commemorating our 125th anniversary with a party for the ages.

09/21/2026

Takeoff is almost here! ✈️

There's still time to grab your seat for View from the Top: Leadership at Altitude. This conversation takes Colorado's aviation and aerospace leaders from the runway to orbit, and it's happening in just two weeks.

On October 6, hear firsthand how leaders from Lockheed Martin, Sierra Space, and Denver International Airport are tackling growth, innovation, workforce and competition in industries where Colorado continues to soar.

FEATURED SPEAKERS
🚀 Laura Hopkins | Lockheed Martin
🚀 Dan Jablonsky | Sierra Space
✈️ Laura L Jackson | Denver International Airport

Moderated by Janine Davidson, Ph.D., President of Metropolitan State University of Denver

📅 October 6, 2026 | 7:30–9:00 AM
📍 Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Seats won't last — secure yours before they're gone:
https://www.viewfromthetopco.com/

09/16/2026

COBRT is excited to announce a new program launching with The Daniels Fund: The Emerging Leaders Fellowship.

This one-year program is designed to equip five Daniels Fund Scholars with real-world professional experience, executive connections, and career clarity. Through hands-on event involvement, mentorship, and structured reflection, each scholar will leave the program with a stronger professional identity, expanded network, and a clear path toward expanded career opportunities.

09/16/2026

New episode alert: A Seat at the Table sits down with Jennifer Gremmert, CEO of Energy Outreach Colorado , to discuss what energy affordability really looks like for Colorado households. She and Debbie Brown dig into the partnerships helping keep the lights on for families across the state and why this work matters to the business community. 🎙️Listen now: https://www.cobrt.com/energy-outreach-colorado-featuring-jennifer-gremmert/