Weekly News from 
November 13, 2015 

BRAVE LEADERS
pancakes
We're still chewing on Thomas Friedman's keynote speech  at the recent Colorado STEM Summit, probably because of a poignant point he made about a plate of pancakes and fruit...  Read More
OUR SPECIAL EVENT
Join business leaders and organizations from across the state and region. Hors d'oeuvres provided by Footers Catering. 
Nov. 19, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
ICOSA Studios; 4100 Jackson St.; Denver, CO 80216
Please RSVP here.
FEATURED INDUSTRY NEWS - HEALTH & WELLNESS
NSBA-smallbiz-health-survey
America's small businesses continue to face huge cost increases and struggle to navigate significant confusion and complexity with
the new system. In the NSBA 2015 Small Business Health Care Survey, find data on how America's small businesses are dealing with rising health care costs, what benefits they offer and how ACA is impacting
their business... 
Read More
FEATURED PARTNER VIDEO INTERVIEW - EDUCATION
video
Xiang Bing discusses diversity, sustainability and innovation in this three-minute brief for the Center for Education on Social Responsibility (CESR) at the Leeds School of Business. Bing is the Founding Dean and a Professor of China Business and Globalization at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business...  Watch Short Video
FEATURED PARTNER NEWS - TRANSPORTATION
rail-line-test
COBRT's office is right across from the new East Rail Line at the 40th and Colorado Station, so we often get to see the test runs and other developments. It's exciting to be part of this RTD FasTracks expansion which connects downtown to DIA and all the neighborhoods between. Here from RTD is a historical look as we witness history-in-the-making on the new track... Read More
PUBLIC POLICY
delegates
Photo by Dennis Houston
South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC) and COBRT partnered in travel to Washington, D.C. the first week of November. The "D.C. Fly-In" had a two-fold mission: to educate and empower members and to represent the voice of our business community at the Capitol... Read More
OUR MAGAZINE
Our latest edition goes worldwide
We here at the Colorado Business Roundtable focused this issue of  ICOSA Magazine on "Business Around the Globe" to highlight some of the businesses and organizations engaged in international business. We also hope that it will spur some Colorado companies into exploring and looking outward for new business opportunities.  Read more   on our website or click image below to go directly to digital edition.

SUBMIT YOUR STORY
Nominate a Brave Leader for our radio show; partner on or share an event; write for the magazine or newsletter.  Don't be shy! We'd love to hear from you. Please fill out this form.



SIP AND SMILE
Share this newsletter with a cup of coffee and your network. 
wazbucks
CALENDAR
11/16/15 through 11/23/15
Community Leader Summits by Building a Better Colorado
11/16/15
A Transparent Conversation with Walt Rakowich by Brooks International and Heart Led Leadership
11/17/15 and 11/18/15
Gov. Mead's Business Forum by Wyoming Business Alliance 
11/18/15
Arvada Beers and Gears (Manufacturing Industry) by Manufacturer's Edge, BKD & Bank of Colorado 
11/19/15
Legislative Reception
 by Colorado Business Roundtable

11/20/15
Governor's Residence Preservation Fund
12/3/15
12/9/15
12th Annual Colorado Space Roundup by Colorado Space Business Roundtable
-------------------
See all at our events page
 to add your event.

NATIONAL LEGISLATION 
BRT-logo
Renewing the Promise of the Higher Education Act: Seven Principles for Reauthorization
BRT-FullPotential
The CEO members of Business Roundtable believe that realizing America's full potential to create more high-wage jobs for U.S. workers and greater opportunity for middle-class families should be the nation's top priority. America's business leaders have identified seven priorities for action by Congress and the Administration... Read More  or Download the Full Report
OUR RADIO SHOW & PODCASTS
Tune in to radio KNUS 710 AM
Saturday, Nov. 14
1:00 p.m. 

logo
We continue our International Business theme this week as we talk with Tyler Rauert of Polaris Law Group about he Trans-Pacific Partnership. Then, Morgan Stanley Wealth Advisor Todd Hauer talks about cautious Colorado investor in international markets. Tune in Saturday at 1:00 p.m., and then read more from these contributing writers in the latest issue of ICOSA MagazineListen to COBRT Radio Archives Online.
MEDIA SERVICES
Newsletter production by:

icosa-media-logo