Author: Dave Davia
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Economic vitality for all Coloradans | PODIUM
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Dave Davia As we dive into a new year and legislative session, I’m honored to start my new role as president and chief executive of Colorado Concern. I am humbled to fill the large shoes of my esteemed predecessor, Mike Kopp, whose leadership and tenure built a strong foundation for the success of Colorado’s business…
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Right goal, wrong approach to reduce building emissions | OPINION
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Dave Davia Those of us in Colorado’s real estate construction, service and ownership community agree building efficiency and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions are a priority. We are proud of the advances we have made to support these efforts, beginning with the creation of the LEED Program in the late 1990s, an industry-led program…
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A bill that protects homeowners, supports infrastructure | OPINION
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Dave Davia Common sense at the state legislature prevailed last week when it came to ensuring more Coloradans will have the opportunity to achieve the American dream of home ownership. Faced with the choice between passing a one-sided bill that would essentially prohibit the future construction of most roads, sewer and parks in residential communities…
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Let’s put Colorado first on its 150th birthday | OPINION
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Dave Davia Earlier this month, Gov. Jared Polis delivered his fifth State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly. This speech, given at the start of each year, is always an important occasion to hear from the governor on what the state has achieved and what issues the administration will prioritize in the…
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THE PODIUM | Untangling Colorado’s sales taxes
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Dave Davia Politics is a full contact sport. There is no shortage of spin, partisan bickering and all-out attacks to “win” an issue or get “your way.” Now that the dust has settled from the spring, it’s clear that this legislative session was no different. However, there is a bright spot in the chaos and…
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THE PODIUM | We can build our way to recovery
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Dave Davia In the blink of an eye, our world changed. As COVID-19 swept Colorado and the nation, our economy came to a standstill. Businesses shuttered, schools closed, people dug in and even lawmakers suspended their work. As historic and remarkable as the last three months have been, the coming days and weeks are likely…
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Colorado’s labyrinth of sales-tax rules confounds the state’s businesses
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Dave Davia For months, news reports, candidates and politicos touted the countdown to election day. With the votes cast and results behind us, we can turn our collective attention to another milestone on the calendar that will have a huge impact on our economy – the holiday shopping season. While retailers across the state have…
