PBS12 // The Business of Colorado

PBS12 // Colorado Public Television

A PBS12 ORIGINAL PODCAST // The Business of Colorado  From entrepreneurs and technology, to agriculture, oil & gas, and tourism, The Business of Colorado by PBS12 explores the people, ideas, and industries shaping Colorado’s economy and future. Each episode features conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers who are driving innovation, creating jobs, and tackling the challenges of a rapidly changing world. From small-town revitalization and workforce development to supply chains, technology, and the role of community in growth, The Business of Colorado brings you stories that matter—rooted in Colorado, with lessons for everyone. www.pbs12.org

  1. 12/16/2025

    Economic Impact of Arts and Culture in Colorado: An In-Depth Analysis

    Join PBS12 Colorado for an insightful interview with Christin Crampton Day, the executive director of the Colorado Business Community for the Arts (CBCA). This episode delves into the results of the annual CBCA Economic Activity Study, revealing the substantial role of arts and culture in Colorado's economy. Discover how arts and culture contribute $3.12 billion in economic activity and support a record number of jobs, alongside the challenges faced by the sector. Learn about the significant contributions from individual donors, foundations, and the SCFD, as well as the importance of reauthorizing the SCFD tax. Tune in to understand the vital impact of arts and culture and how you can get involved.

  2. 11/20/2025

    BOC Ibotta

    In this episode of The Business of Colorado, Ibotta leaders share why being physically together still matters and how accidental collisions and essential collaboration spark better ideas and a stronger culture. They also explain why the company is making a 10-year commitment to downtown Denver, investing in a workspace designed around what their teams need, and, in a city, they believe, is poised for vibrancy.

  3. 10/13/2025

    The Business of Colorado Nick Sly

    Today we're diving into a topic that affects all of us. Whether you're buying groceries, paying your mortgage, or running a business. We often hear about the Federal Reserve in headlines. But what does it actually do? How does it shape our daily lives here in Colorado and across the Rocky Mountain region? To help answer those questions, I sat down with Nick Sly, an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

    The Business of Colorado Nick Sly

  4. 09/18/2025

    Colorado Startup Week 2025 // Zaneta Kelsey, Co-Founder & CEO, Access Mode

    From Colorado Startup Week 2025. Frannie Matthews interviews Zaneta Kelsey, Co-Founder & CEO, Access Mode. Interview recorded 9-18-25

  5. 09/18/2025

    Colorado Startup Week 2025 // Charles Fred, Chairman & CEO, TrueSpace

    From Colorado Startup Week 2025. Frannie Matthews interviews Charles Fred, Chairman & CEO, TrueSpace. Interview recorded 9-18-25

  6. 09/18/2025

    Colorado Startup Week 2025 // Marc Nager, Managing Partner, Howdy Partners

    From Colorado Startup Week 2025. Frannie Matthews interviews Marc Nager, Managing Partner, Howdy Partners. Interview recorded 9-18-25

  7. 09/18/2025

    Colorado Startup Week 2025 // Elyse Kent, Partner, Denver Ventures

    From Colorado Startup Week 2025. Frannie Matthews interviews Elyse Kent, Partner, Denver Ventures. Interview recorded 9-18-25

  8. 09/18/2025

    Colorado Startup Week 2025 // Denver Mayor Mike Johnston

    From Colorado Startup Week 2025. Frannie Matthews interviews Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. Interview recorded 9-18-25

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A PBS12 ORIGINAL PODCAST // The Business of Colorado  From entrepreneurs and technology, to agriculture, oil & gas, and tourism, The Business of Colorado by PBS12 explores the people, ideas, and industries shaping Colorado’s economy and future. Each episode features conversations with business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and policymakers who are driving innovation, creating jobs, and tackling the challenges of a rapidly changing world. From small-town revitalization and workforce development to supply chains, technology, and the role of community in growth, The Business of Colorado brings you stories that matter—rooted in Colorado, with lessons for everyone. www.pbs12.org

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    PBS12 // Colorado Public Television
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
    14
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    Clean
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