It takes an act of bravery just to start a business, to take a risk to grow that business, or putting everything on the line to do the right thing, no matter what your career ambition. That’s precisely what we at Connect & Collaborate seek to celebrate with every business leader we introduce you to each week.

In our Pro-Business Colorado Edition, Dave Tabor of the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry (CACI) introduces us to Susan Cirocki, President and Owner of Arrow Sheet Metal Products Company, and Chris Cumpton, President and Owner of Integrity Electrical Solutions.

Besides owning and operating their businesses, Susan and Chris are married – to each other- giving them a unique perspective on running small businesses and managing their own relationship. One advantage is having a built-in business consultant who really understands your business, though they admit they limit their work talk after 7:00PM for the sake of their marriage. In our interview, they share more insight on business and beyond.

Speaking of bravery, we proudly bring you the first in our Brave Leader series, inspired by Leadercast and this year’s theme, The Brave Ones. The Colorado Business Roundtable wanted to take it a step further, and honor Colorado’s brave leader through our #BraveLeadersCO campaign.

Kicking things off for us is University of Denver Chancellor, Rebecca Chopp. A brave leader herself, she cites Daniel Ritchie as her inspiration. We know you’ll love her story.

Tell us about your brave leader!

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