Category: President’s Message

April 28, 2016

Advice for graduates: poke holes in the darkness

Spring is a time for new beginnings, which is certainly true for the 2016 graduates who are about to step into the “real world.” If you could give advice to...

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March 28, 2016

The power of practical hope

For years, I’ve gotten caught up in the spirit of March Madness. And, it never fails that after the crowning of the National Champion I get a lump in my...

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February 26, 2016

I’m Not a Rocket Scientist, a Scratch Golfer, or a Swimsuit Model. Dang

Income inequality is a hot button issue that will only gain traction in the months leading up to the November elections. There will be a call for our elected officials...

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February 2, 2016

The freedom to pursue dreams

The Colorado Business Hall of Fame laureates are well known for their legendary contributions to the free enterprise system. Together, these pioneering men and women built businesses that transformed our...

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January 4, 2016

The highest form of charity

As I reflect on 2015, my thoughts come back to a recent experience I had, unfortunately, while attending the funeral service of one of our incredible Colorado Business Hall of...

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November 23, 2015

Cutting through the clutter

Right now, your in-box and social media accounts are probably overflowing with opportunities for you take action, join now, hurry in, or sign up today. Now, imagine this magnified by...

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November 6, 2015

What does it mean to be work ready?

"Work" and "ready" are simple words that should be easy to define yet there is a vexing problem facing American businesses: today's graduating students lack basic workplace skills and are...

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October 2, 2015

Building on Colorado’s entrepreneurial legacy

As the city basks in the success of another tremendous Denver Startup Week, it is evident that an entrepreneurial spirit is part of our identity as Coloradoans. Our state was...

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December 1, 2014

Expanding students’ ability to flourish & achieve earned success

The American Dream: that magic combination of grit, self-reliance and optimism that has spurred entrepreneurial achievement and improved the quality of life for millions in our country. To have the...

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