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The Colorado Workforce Development Council just released its annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report to cap off Workforce Development Month.
"We continue to look at innovative strategies to help Coloradans expand their career opportunities," said Gov. John Hickenlooper. "This report gives industry leaders and educators direction to ensure skills match business need. Along with initiatives such as CareerWise, a statewide apprenticeship program, work-based learning and industry partnerships, we remain focused on developing opportunities for high-demand, good paying jobs and providing businesses with access to a skilled workforce."
The conclusion of the report provides recommendations from the Governor's Workforce and Education Cabinet workgroup on how the state could strengthen its talent pipeline including... More
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Listen at KDMT 1690 AM Denver's Money Talk from
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Stream or Download Recent Episodes of Connect & Collaborate
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Still to come this week! The October 7 host is Peter Moore of VITAL for Colorado
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Manufacturing Day is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. Although Manufacturing Day officially occurs on the first Friday in October (this year, it's tomorrow, October 7) any day can be a Manufacturing Day.
Companies and community organizations should plan their events on the date that works best for them and their community. Any day of the year can be Manufacturing Day. All events should be registered on this site no matter what date they are scheduled. Only registered event hosts have access to all of the free event planning and execution resources created by the national co-producers. Check out all the Colorado events! Register yours or find one to attend.
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The "Beer Flights" beer garden is back at Denver International Airport for the third year in a row. This popular event coincides with worldwide Oktoberfest celebrations and the Great American Beer Festival in Denver and brings a taste of Colorado brews to the airport. Stop by from 11 AM until 7 PM until October 10.
"'Beer Flights' allows us to showcase Colorado's outstanding microbrew industry but also recognizes our close friendship with our sister airport in Munich, the home of Oktoberfest," said airport CEO Kim Day. "We invite beer lovers - whether travelers or neighbors - to stop by our outdoor plaza and sample some of the best beer available this side of Bavaria."
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From Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA): Cultural tourism saw its greatest gains ever, and jobs in arts, cultural and scientific organizations have reached pre-great recession levels, according to CBCA's new "Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture."
The 2016 study showed the cultural community's continued consistent impact on injecting new dollars into the region's economy, creating jobs and providing extensive outreach to metro area schools. The continued success of the arts is due in great part to the taxpayer-supported SCFD, which since 1989 has distributed funds from a sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the seven-county metropolitan area. CBCA would love to present this study to your Board of Directors, staff, volunteers or community group. More
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From the Pelican Bay Group at Morgan Stanley: September 15 marked the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to our country - past and present. According to the U.S. Census, more than 20% of Colorado's five million residents are Latino. Census data also shows that Denver has one of the highest populations of Hispanics or Latinos in the U.S. - making up more than 31% of the population.
The media is inundated everyday with stories focused on the economic impact of Millennials. However, the growing population of Hispanics could have an even greater effect. In fact, the increase in spending among Hispanics will likely exceed that of Millennials and Baby Boomers combined over the next five years. More
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Did you know that this year's ballot is going to be the longest we've seen since 2010? That could be tough to navigate, but everyone's vote matters.
Colorado Business Roundtable is partnering with the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and over 25 other organizations to bring you the U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on Monday, Oct. 17. We'll give incumbent U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and challenger Darryl Glenn the opportunity to discuss key business issues such as economic development, job creation, immigration, tourism, workforce housing, water, energy, education and health care. The forum will be moderated by Denver Business Journal's Ed Sealover. We'll also talk about five important ballot items: Amendments 69, 70 and 71 and Propositions 107 and 108. Register now
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From National Small Business Association: The Consumer Federation of America has provided NSBA with a guest column which includes a checklist on how to deal with a data breach in your business. Read column
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High-Level Conference Helps Set Policy Priorities for BRT on Cybersecurity
More than 150 attendees at a Business Roundtable conference -- including numerous chief information officers and general counsels -- discussed the cyber-threats their companies face, how to prevent and respond to attacks, and what cybersecurity policies BRT should adopt as its priorities.
Julie Sweet of Accenture, Chair of the Technology, Internet and Innovation Committee, introduced the event by stressing the need to shape the policy agenda for the next Administration and Congress. Gen. Michael Hayden (Ret.), the former NSA and CIA director, gave an in-depth presentation on cybersecurity, arguing that the private sector must be the prime mover in cyber-defense. In a live poll and breakout discussions, attendees also identified top areas for future action, including: public-private partnerships, federal regulation, operating in a global environment, and how the Internet of Things is transforming the cybersecurity environment.
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| Hickenlooper Advises 45th POTUS on Workforce Development
From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper: "Programs like Skillful, CareerWise Colorado and Launch My Career Colorado will be the future of how we meet the business community's ever changing need for new skills; providing opportunities beyond the traditional paths to careers... It is our imperative to find a scalable, industry-driven framework for business engagement in education and workforce development. Your support of this work is critical and your leadership invaluable."
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| Show Your Support for Solar Energy
On September 15, Consumer Energy Alliance launched a digital petition campaign in several states to urge local, state, and federal governments to support policy that helps solar grow, promotes a robust electric grid, and provides affordable energy for American consumers. For more information, please contact James Voyles at [email protected]. |
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| Musk Shares Technical Details of His Dream for Mars Colonization
From Citizens for Space Exploration: SpaceX founder Elon Musk presented a Mars settlement strategy before the International Astronautical Congress meeting in Guadalajara, one intended to make the human race a multi-planet species through the development of large, reusable spacecraft that can be refueled. "It was a visionary speech that appealed to many in the crowd, but despite Musk's evident passion, many question the realism of his plans. Even Musk said that his immediate goal is to create the dream of Mars in people's mind, to "make it seem possible in our lifetimes," according to the report.
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| Now Accepting Applications for 2017 EnGen Class!
The EnGen program is a one-year, curriculum-based leadership development course established by both oil and gas young professionals and industry veteran leaders. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to provide students a unique forum and comprehensive approach to professional development, and consists of a series of six educational seminars, quarterly social networking events, and one community outreach project. Applications are due November 4, 2016.
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