Author: Debbie Brown
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‘Tax it, and you’ll get less of it’
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Debbie Brown The January Consumer Price Index saw the U.S. inflation rate jump to 7.5% in urban areas in the past 12 months, and the Denver metro rate was 7.9%. Fueled by supply and labor shortages, irresponsible government spending, and rising demand, inflation is eroding Americans’ ability to purchase what they need. The uncertainty of…
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THE PODIUM | Road to recovery is paved with potential
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Debbie Brown It comes as no surprise that COVID-19 has adversely affected almost every aspect of our state’s economy. While obstacles seem to have stacked against us this year, the disruption has brought an opportunity for Coloradans to rethink and rework policies that could elevate Colorado into a faster and more sustainable economic recovery. The…
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ROAD TO RECOVERY | ‘Don’t kill the golden goose’
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Debbie Brown A few months ago, just as I started my tenure as president of the Colorado Business Roundtable, I was given a copy of the book, “A Love Letter to the American Anti-Hero: Big Business.” The book explores common criticisms against American business – that it’s selfish, profit-driven, or even corrupt. The truth, however,…
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Brown: Politics is local; why I care about the Colorado Senate
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When it comes to politics, seemingly all of the attention this year is focused on the presidential election. While the outcome of the presidential race is important, the reality is that local and statewide elections have a far greater impact on our day to day lives. This year, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In January…
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Brown: How do you solve a problem like Trump?
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In November of 2012, President Barack Obama won the women’s vote by a 55 percent to 44 percent margin over Mitt Romney. While Romney won men 52 percent to 45 percent in the same election, his inability to overcome an eleven-point gap among women cost him the election and with it the presidency. Women pick…
