A Seat at the Table with Debbie Brown

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser was sworn in as the State’s 39th Attorney General on January 8, 2019. As the state’s chief legal officer, Attorney General Weiser is committed to protecting the people of Colorado and building an innovative and collaborative organization that will address a range of statewide challenges, from addressing the opioid epidemic to improving our criminal justice system to protecting consumers to protecting our land, air, and water.

Attorney General Weiser has dedicated his life to the law, justice, and public service. Before running for office, Weiser served as the Hatfield Professor of Law and Dean of the University of Colorado Law School, where he founded the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship and co-chaired the Colorado Innovation Council.

On this episode of A Seat at the Table, AG Weiser discusses his journey to becoming Colorado's Attorney General, shares his vision for the role his office plays, discusses recent initiatives on which his office has partnered with the business community (such as opioid addiction and support) and much more. 

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. 

Biennial of the Americas featuring Executive Director FloraJane DiRienzo

FloraJane DiRienzo is Executive Director of Biennial of the Americas, which creates connections, builds community and inspires change across the Americas. They envision Denver as a global city that fosters collaboration and partnership across borders and Colorado as a state that is deeply connected to the Americas.

On this episode of Profits & Purpose, FloraJane explains the origins and goals of Biennial of the Americas, and discusses at length their recent trip to Mexico City. She and Debbie talk about what parts of the trip were most impactful, the insights they gained by visiting our neighbors to the south, and what goals they have taken away from the trip. It's a fascinating look at one of Denver's most unique organizations.

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. 

Denver Economic Development and Opportunity featuring Stephanie Garnica

Stephanie Garnica is Director Global Business Development for Denver Economic Development and Opportunity whose mission is "leading an inclusive and innovative economy for all Denver residents and businesses by supporting local and global business development, workforce development programs, and stabilization efforts in diverse neighborhoods."

On this episode of Profits & Purpose, Stephanie shares with us her career journey that led to her landing here, the recent renaming of her office, why Denver is such an attractive destination for businesses from all over the world, where Denver currently stands in attracting new companies to our city post-pandemic, and a lot more. 

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.

Workforce Development and Immigration featuring Brock Herzberg

Brock Herzberg is the Coordinator for the Colorado Business Coalition for Immigration Solutions (CBCIS) in their daily efforts to assist Colorado business to find workable solutions on immigration reform. He is also a Principal owner of Capitol Focus, LLC, a government affairs firm in Denver. A native from Akron, Colorado, Brock graduated from Colorado State University in 2000 with a Bachelors degree in Speech Communications with a minor in Political Science.  Brock received his Masters degree in Communications from Colorado State University in 2002.

On this week's show Brock discusses how the workforce crisis of the last three years intersects with a perpetual discussion about immigration and the impacts on the business community. He shares the work of CBCIS and others in evolving the conversation and finding solutions that work for the largest amount of Coloradans. 

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. 

Colorado Inclusive Economy with Luella Chavez D’Angelo

Luella Chavez D'Angelo is the CEO of Colorado Inclusive Economy, a statewide movement of design, intent, and action led by CEOs and leaders. They support leaders through regular facilitation, an evolving resource toolkit, and peer support to help them build specific Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies that align with their overall organizational goals.

Members of Colorado Inclusive Economy have made a long-term commitment to the movement and will report regularly on shared metrics to ensure that we are making regular and sustained progress towards Colorado’s inclusive economy.

On this episode of Profits & Purpose, Luella shares her story of coming to lead Colorado Inclusive Economy, discusses the origin and evolution of the organization, and delves deep into the work they're doing specifically related to workforce.

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.

The 2021 CWDC Talent Pipeline Report with Renise Walker

The annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report produced by the Colorado Workforce Development Council identifies areas of growing demand and opportunity, key features of the current labor force, and strategies to balance the supply and demand equation for talent. It also highlights the Top Jobs in Colorado -- jobs with high annual openings, above average growth, and a good wage.

Renise Walker serves as the Assistant Director of Systems Innovation for the CWDC Office. Serving as an active leader for the CWDC Office, Renise represents the CWDC Office at state and national conferences and continues to innovate and be a thought leader in the talent development landscape in Colorado and nationally. She is responsible for critical relationship development with external partners and provides management and alignment of CWDC's efforts to lead and support industry-led networks, develop and strengthen career pathway systems, and implement stimulus-funded initiatives in support of Colorado's economic recovery.

On this episode Renise discusses the recent Talent Pipeline Report, workforce development and retention, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and all things workforce development in Colorado. 

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.

Higher Education and Workforce Development with President of CSU Global Pamela Toney

Pamela Toney is President of Colorado State University Global, the first regionally accredited public online university. Colorado State University Global was designed for the modern learner, and for over 10 years they have served 40,000 students looking to advance their careers through education. CSU Global's top-ranked, career-relevant programs focus on outcomes after graduation, and are designed to help learners move forward today with the skills they need for tomorrow.

On this episode of Profits & Purpose, Pam discusses the interplay between workforce development and higher education, dives deep into ensuring CSU Global's classes and degrees match the needs of modern employers, and discusses the four pillars of CSU Global that keep it vital, growing, and responsive to the needs of its students and the community at large. She also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the uniqueness of the student body, and a lot more. 

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.

Dietrich Partners with Founder Celia Dietrich

Celia Dietrich started Dietrich Partners seven years ago to fill a void she saw in professional services: transparent, reliable, accountable partners who provide a return on investments and take care of their people.

Now an employer of 30+ people serving public, private equity and privately-held organizations ranging in size from middle market to Fortune 100 companies, Celia provides advisory services to help clients maximize the value of transactions, deliver key strategic programs, and optimize overall performance – whether that means standing up, scaling up or preparing a company for exit. Her expertise has guided clients in multiple industry sectors, including healthcare, financial services, utilities, manufacturing, hydroponics, and hospitality.

On this episode of Profits & Purpose, Celia discusses her personal journey to founding Dietrich Partners, the insights she's gained in working across industries, and shares findings from her firms reports. Celia also discusses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, how businesses have evolved and adapted, and much more.

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.

CiviCO featuring Executive Director Jennifer Landers

Jennifer Landers is the Executive Director of CiviCO, an organization that brings together Colorado’s top leaders across all sectors and industries in a non-partisan environment, rich of empowerment. From their website:

"As the strength, vitality and potential of our state continues to grow, our mission continues to expand. We educate, inspire and connect the next generation of community leaders through our elite cross sector leadership programs, enriching experiences, executive coaching and mentorship.  CiviCO provides executives with pathways to a life of significance and community impact - for the future of Colorado."

On this episode of Profits & Purpose, Jennifer shares her professional journey that led her to CiviCO, discusses the Governor's Citizenship Medals, shares about the organization's COVID-19 Heroes, discusses the organization's mission and goals, and shares the ways in which they partner with organizations like Colorado Business Roundtable.

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.

Reflections on COBRT in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Part 2 featuring Polly Lawrence and Danny Moore

Polly Lawrence is a senior policy director in Dentons’ Public Policy group. A former member of the Colorado General Assembly, where she served as House Republican Whip and Assistant Minority Leader, Polly is an accomplished government relations professional, adept at monitoring lawmaking trends, assessing potential business impacts and recommending solutions that optimize client interests.

Danny Moore is President and Founder of DeNOVO Solutions, LLC. He has over 34 years of operational and business experience in Defense, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance arenas. Danny is a 24-year Navy Veteran who retired after completing his final tour as the Senior Enlisted Advisor at the Aerospace Data Facility, Aurora Colorado. After retirement, he continued to support the Intelligence community as a contractor performing Program Management, Business Development and System Engineering functions while employed with a large defense company.

Polly and Danny join Profits & Purpose to discuss the recent trip by a Colorado Business Roundtable delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where the group participated in the Future Investment Initiative which is an annual investment forum in Riyadh to explore and discuss trends in the world economy and investment environment. They share their highlights, their surprises, and their excitement about the trip. The two provide an enthusiastic endorsement of their time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and see bright things ahead for the Kingdom.

Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown.