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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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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Christa Zaharias is the Co-Founder and CEO of Corrosion Integrity Solutions (CIS), which specializes in corrosion assessment and mitigation for upstream and midstream oil and gas clients. In addition to CIS, Christa worked as a project manager with a start-up midstream company, Cureton Midstream from 2017 to 2019. With Cureton, Christa oversaw the engineering and construction of a 10 mmscfd Temporary Gas Processing facility and a 60 mmscfd Cryogenic gas processing facility. She also currently contracts as a part-time Project Manager for Summit Engineering in Colorado.
Throughout her career, Christa has spent considerable time in the field, both domestically and internationally, including Trinidad, Canada and Turkey, supporting projects through various phases. Christa is a member of NACE, GPA, DPC and sits on the board of the Women in Oil and Gas Association.
On this week's show, Christa shares her journey in oil and gas leading her to run her own company, discusses the outlook for oil and gas in Colorado and how long the road to recovery will be, and covers the important work of the Women in Oil and Gas Association.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Gwenivere Snyder has a cumulative total over $150 million in real estate transactions. Her professionalism, integrity and confidentiality exceeds the demands of affluent buyers and sellers. She has been recognized by Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate and ranked by REAL Trends for my 2018 sales volume. In 2019, she accepted an invitation to join the new Denver brokerage of Christie's International Real Estate office. You can find her website here.
She is President of the Executive Board of the Women’s Guild for A Precious Child which strives to bring effective and meaningful change for disadvantaged and displaced Colorado children. She also serves on the Advisory Board for Colorado Uplight. These activities offer powerful networking opportunities, yet her greatest reward is knowing that she am making a difference for those in need.
On this week's show, Gwenivere shares her history in real estate, the particular challenges and joys of working in luxury real estate, and her work in giving back to the community through A Precious Child and other organizations.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Kristen Blessman serves as the President and CEO of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CWCC). As CEO of the CWCC, Blessman is responsible for executing the organization’s mission of advancing women in business. Blessman was hired in 2017 to bring value to membership through innovation, brand awareness and long-term vision. Through the creation of a new leadership program, mentoring program and unique peer group programming, Blessman has overhauled programming and curriculum at the CWCC and brought a new value proposition to CWCC members and the community. Additionally, Blessman is recreating the CWCC brand through new educational and inspiring events, enhanced digital and traditional media as well as extensive community outreach programs to create awareness and advocacy for women in the workplace.
On this week's show Kristen discusses how she came to lead the CWCC, the mission of advancing women in business, the multitude of events put on by the organization, and the mentorship she has both received and provides in her business journey.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Tom Bugnitz is the CEO of Manufacturer’s Edge, which encourages the strength and competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers through coaching, training, and consulting, collaboration-focused industry programs, and by leveraging government, university, and economic development partnerships. Jessica Cowden is their Director of Marketing and Communications.
Through onsite support and technical assistance, Manufacturer’s Edge works to boost the competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers. The experienced engineers and business professionals at Manufacturer’s Edge have skills in manufacturing, management, process improvements, and technology acceleration and work closely with manufacturers to provide company assessments and customized solutions including hands-on facilitation and implementation.
On this week's episode, Tom and Jessica discuss how COVID-19 is affecting the manufacturing industry and how Manufacturer's Edge is helping during the crisis. Tom strikes a hopeful and optimistic note regarding collaboration, innovation, and rapid response he's seen in his work at Manufacturer's Edge.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
On the April episode of Redefining Rural sponsored by CSU-Global, listen to how the Bayfield, Elizabeth, and Greeley-Evans school districts are tackling the challenge of continuous learning. Superintendents Aten, Bissonnette, and Pilch talk through the tremendous work of their staffs, broadband access challenges for families, and the grit among the education community that so rapidly pulled together a whole new system of learning for students, staffs, and families through the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Don’t forget to like and follow Redefining Rural on Facebook and Twitter and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Mike Sommers is the 15th chief executive of the American Petroleum Institute since its founding almost a century ago. API is the largest national trade association representing all aspects of America's oil and natural gas industry. Before being named APl's president and CEO, Sommers led the American Investment Council, a trade association representing many of the nation's leading private equity and growth capital firms and other business partners.
Sommers spent two decades in critical staff leadership roles in the U.S. House of Representatives and the White House, including chief of staff for Speaker of the House John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) and Special Assistant to President George W. Bush at the National Economic Council.
On this week's show, Mike discusses the positive contributions oil and natural gas have made to Colorado, the headwinds facing the industry in 2020 (even before COVID-19), the dangers of a national ban on hydraulic fracturing, and the importance of STEM education.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
Lee Wheeler-Berliner (pictured), is Managing Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) where he manages the execution of strategies to develop and sustain an industry-led talent development network in Colorado.
Glenn Plagens is Director of Business Support & Rural Prosperity for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and is responsible for strategic planning, direction, management, implementation and evaluation of four major programs within OEDIT: Employee Ownership, Minority Business Office, Rural Economic Development, and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Together, they discuss in more detail what their respective offices do, the fallout from COVID-19, and what resources are available for those affected.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
Thursday Apr 02, 2020
On the re-launch of the Colorado Business Roundtable Podcast, we welcome Dan Nordberg, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Region VIII Administrator based in Denver. In this role he oversees delivery of the agency's small business programs and services in South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and Montana.
A Colorado native, Dan shares with us his journey which includes a stint in the Colorado State House of Representatives and sees him currently working with the federal government to support small businesses during this unprecedented time of a global pandemic. Dan discusses the tools and products available to small businesses to assist in weathering the economic turmoil of the Coronavirus.
Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.