Letter From The Chairman

Since 1986, Colorado Concern has been committed to sustainable business growth and protecting the economic health of Colorado’s business community. This is accomplished by relying on innovative leadership, trusted relationships with elected officials and opinion leaders, and electing candidates who promote a pro-business agenda.

As the sixth Chairman of Colorado Concern, I am proud to lead this organization during a crucial time facing our state and our nation. The challenges before us impact every Coloradan, therefore, our presence in developing and implementing Colorado’s public policy agenda is critically important. When decisions that affect you or your business are made, Colorado Concern is present.

Our immediate objectives include working collaboratively with organizations around the state to address Colorado’s fiscal challenges, and to identify and advocate for solutions to our state’s unique constitutional problems. In addition, we are committed to opposing conflicting and/or anti-business ballot initiatives and to supporting proposals that will grow Colorado’s economy and strengthen our workforce.

Looking forward, the challenges we face are large and will require active, strategic efforts to ensure Colorado remains a great state in which to live and work. Our strengths lie in the men and women that make up Colorado Concern. Amazing achievements are possible when we work together.

Let's get to work!

Sincerely,

Dan Ritchie
Chairman

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.