DENVER, CO — In case you missed it, Colorado business leaders rallied behind gubernatorial candidate Michael Bennet’s comprehensive economic platform to restore Colorado’s competitive edge, win the jobs we need, and build an economy that works for working people.
Here’s what they’re saying:
“Colorado businesses are the heart and soul of our economy, but rising costs and regulations that are difficult to manage are making it harder to hire workers and keep our doors open,” said Sarah Shrader, Grand Junction Business Owner. “Michael’s plan offers a common-sense approach that moves beyond rhetoric to take on the challenges we face every day. He has the experience and vision to make sure our economy works for everyone.”
“We need a governor who is willing to work in partnership with the business community and workers to make our state competitive,” said Barry Hirschfeld Jr., Founder and CEO of the AIP Group. “Michael is the only candidate in this race with business experience. He understands the challenges and knows how to listen and work with others. That is the kind of leadership our state needs.”
“Colorado is a long-time leader in aerospace and we need to do everything we can to stay that way,” said Dylan Taylor, Aerospace Business Leader. “Michael’s platform sets us on the course to not only maintain our position, but to grow the industry, especially on the frontiers of technology. Michael’s platform will deliver high quality jobs and further solidify Colorado’s position as one of the very best places in the country to live.”
As recent reports show Colorado is losing businesses for the first time in decades, Michael’s “An Economy That Works for Everyone” platform outlines a comprehensive vision to cement Colorado as a hub for innovation while ensuring working people, small businesses, and rural communities are not left behind by a rapidly changing economy.
Highlights from Michael’s platform include:
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Advance a long-term strategy to foster innovation, support new small businesses, and drive growth by making it easier to start businesses and innovate in Colorado.
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Build a thriving Colorado workforce by tackling the cost-of-living crisis, building a modern education system, and lowering the cost of health care.
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Transform state government for the modern economy by cutting red tape, reducing permit approval times, and improving efficiency.
Michael detailed his approach to economic development in a recently released article, highlighting Colorado’s ability to lead.
“For the sake of our state and our kids, we have to turn this situation around,” said Michael in the article. “As Governor, I would make this possible by making it easier to start and grow a business, access capital, and build on our leadership in Colorado’s key industries, while tackling the cost of housing, health care, and child care and strengthening the link between education and good-paying jobs. To coin a phrase, nothing is wrong with Colorado that cannot be fixed by Colorado.”
In addition to this economic platform, Michael has released clear, bold solutions to tackle Colorado’s toughest challenges and build an economy that works for everyone, including ensuring no Coloradan pays more than 30% of their income on housing, taking on private equity and insurance industry to lower health care costs through a public option, tackling climate change head-on, and transforming our education system to pay teachers and give students a path to the middle class.
