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The Colorado Business Roundtable engages with leaders from academia, business, community and government to improve the business climate in our state by unapologetically amplifying the voice of business. Business is a force for good in our community, and we’re here to tell the story. On our podcast, A Seat at the Table, President Debbie Brown welcomes thought leaders to discuss the pressing business issues of the day. Our belief is that when business succeeds, people succeed, our communities succeed. Take your own seat at the table and listen in on these vital conversations.
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Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
The vision of the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is that every Colorado employer has access to a skilled workforce and every Coloradan has the opportunity for meaningful employment, resulting in individual and statewide economic prosperity. Their mission is to enhance and sustain a skills-based talent development network that meets the needs of employers, workers, job seekers, and learners for today and tomorrow.
Lee Wheeler-Berliner, Managing Director, and Renise Walker, Senior Consultant, join Profits & Purpose to discuss the work of the CWDC. Renise leads the execution of industry-led collaboration and strategy for the Colorado Workforce Development Council Office. In her role, she enjoys working with a committed team of consultants to engage and support forward-thinking businesses to innovate best practices that meet business objectives while contributing to the well being of their communities. Renise serves as the staff point of contact for the Sectors Steering Committee, Industry Intermediaries Consortium, and the BEL Commission.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
NAIOP Colorado featuring Executive Director Kathie Barstnar
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Kathie Barstnar is Executive Director for NAIOP Colorado. NAIOP represents the commercial real estate industry. It provides strong advocacy, education and business opportunities, and connects its members through a powerful North American network. Founded in 1977, the Colorado Chapter of NAIOP, has become the premier real estate organization serving Denver Metro and the larger Colorado region. NAIOP Colorado boasts a diverse network of over 600 developers, owners, investors and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate.
On this week's episode, Kathie shares her journey into her current role, discusses the mission and purpose of NAIOP, and articulates the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19. She also shares her insights about how well-intentioned regulations can have unintended consequences and stand in contradiction to other regulations within the same jurisdiction. Her wealth of experience translates to tremendous insight on all things commercial real estate.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.