Letter From The Co-Chairs

Colorado is truly at a crossroads. The state is facing immense fiscal problems and is struggling to keep up in an ever-changing world where the economy has been hard hit by the recent recession and needs for services are constantly increasing. Coloradans must decide which path the state should take - one of greatness or one of mediocrity. As co-chairs of Colorado Concern, we intimately understand the challenges at hand, and believe Colorado is well-positioned to be a leader in the United States and worldwide for an outstanding business climate, education system, and quality of life.

While taking the path to greatness will be a difficult, if not painful, one, we believe Coloradans are well prepared for it. Possibly the most crucial element in building a strong, healthy state, is ensuring a vibrant business climate. As the leaders of Colorado Concern, we are committed to establishing a stable, sound economy that is regulated and taxed fairly, and one where innovation and growth are nurtured. We also recognize that properly preparing the workforce of tomorrow is crucial to attracting and retaining top-notch businesses, which is why we have taken on education as one of our top initiatives for the past two years and will do so well into the future.

None of these goals, however, can be achieved without the support of the business community. In additional to financial support, business leaders are crucial in recommending policy, developing relationships with elected officials and policy makers and lending their industry expertise on political issues. With the strong support of our members, Colorado Concern, will continue to work in coalition with organizations statewide to address Colorado's fiscal, educational and constitutional challenges. Through reforming these key issues, Colorado will remain a top place to live, work and do business.

Traveling the road to greatness, while not simple, begins with one step. Let's take that first one together.

Sincerely,

Pat Hamill
Colorado Concern Co-Chair

John Ikard
Colorado Concern Co-Chair

Making a Difference for Business

Colorado Concern is an exclusive alliance of top executives who have joined together to work towards solutions to their mutual business challenges. It has proven to be among the most effective organizations in Colorado committed to addressing current complex business and economic development issues.

The organization is recognized for providing unprecedented access to opinion leaders and elected officials, and for its impressive ability to financially support issues and candidates that positively impact the overall business climate.

Colorado Concern promotes an environment that maximizes business profitability and sustainability, and shapes public policy. The organization has a stake in the well-being of the state, and the collective interests of its members are safeguarded by working collaboratively to ensure Colorado’s viability and prosperity.

Mission and Objective

The mission of Colorado Concern is to provide leadership to promote the economic well being of the state of Colorado and to promote business growth and development.

The objective of Colorado Concern is to support the maintenance and advancement of the business and economic structure of the state of Colorado.

This objective is accomplished through adherence to long-range goals including but not limited to:

Identifying analytical determinations of business and economic development needs and establishing a strategy to meet those needs.
Developing and providing creative business leadership statewide.
Advocating for quality investments in Colorado’s children from birth to age eight through Executives Partnering to Invest in Education (EPIC), an organization founded by Colorado Concern.
Promoting access to elected officials and opinion leaders.
Assisting with the election of candidates who will promote a strong business agenda.