Last month I had the honor of attending a reception for Ken Lund, Executive Director of Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade.  The event was hosted by TiE Rockies, an organization that supports entrepreneurs and therefore, receives my undying admiration and support. Mr. Lund outlined Governor Hickenlooper’s Colorado Blueprint, a plan designed to bolster economic development through entrepreneurship in our state.  I was pleased to join a group of about 30 other business leaders to listen to the presentation. With the mission of helping local entrepreneurs start and grow viable businesses, TiE Rockies is a perfect organization to assist in implementing the Colorado Blueprint.  The local chapter of TiE provides education, mentoring and networking events throughout the greater Denver area.  Its membership includes successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists looking to assist promising start-up companies. I am delighted to join other TiE charter members to provide expertise that will transform the plan into a reality.  Our goal is to expand and enhance the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.  Developing programs and initiatives that will propel start-up businesses onto a fast track of success will definitely create jobs and improve Colorado’s economy. Having spent over 15 years providing training and consulting services to entrepreneurs, my team and I are ready to join forces with Ken Lund and TiE Rockies to launch some strategic initiatives and get the ball rolling.  For more information, go to rockies.tie.org.