Month: October 2016

Kevin McCasky – Why Investors Should View Colorado as a Favorable Business Destination

An experienced strategic leader who has served as Jefferson County Commissioner, Kevin McCasky knows he can talk all day long about the benefits investors stand to gain by investing in Colorado. The state continues to attract companies in all economic sectors on a yearly basis. For example, Colorado is home to a hardworking people, and there is access to world-class learning facilities and laboratories. Plus, the following facts should help give you a better picture of Colorado’s potential.

  • It is the number one state when it comes to providing private aerospace employment.

  • Colorado is third among states with the highest concentration of high-tech workers.

  • It ranks fourth among all states in fostering start-ups.

  • It is the fourth ranked state when it comes to high-tech performance.

  • It ranks among the top five states that embrace science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to drive the economy.

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Additionally, there are certain industries that have helped catapult Colorado to the front of the pack. Manufacturing has been a major source of jobs since the 1950s, with factories set up for food processing, manufacture of aerospace equipment, computer equipment, electrical and transportation equipment. The presence of regional offices of several federal agencies has contributed a lot to the economy.

Tourism is another contributor to the Colorado economy. Resort towns such as Aspen and Vail attract multitudes during ski-season, while the state’s mountains and scenery help bring in many more visitors year round.

Kevin McCasky has worked in Jefferson County, Colorado for much of his career. He enjoys bird and wildlife watching.

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Kevin McCasky: Leadership vs. Management

During his keynote speech at the IB Annual Conference a few years ago, Richard Gerver stated that he always tries to hire people who don’t need to be managed. The fact that so much energy can be conserved as a result of not having to do the three things listed above means that it can be converted into the energy of inspiration, which I see as:

(1) inspiring people to push their own boundaries

(2) inspiring people to challenge norms

(3) inspiring people to reimagine what their jobs are in the first place

During his keynote speech at the IB Annual Conference a few years ago, Richard Gerver stated that he always tries to hire people who don’t need to be managed. The fact that so much energy can be conserved as a result of not having to do the three things listed above means that it can be converted into the energy of inspiration, which I see as:

(1) inspiring people to push their own boundaries

(2) inspiring people to challenge norms

(3) inspiring people to reimagine what their jobs are in the first place

For more information visit other links:

http://jeffco.us/archives/history/commissioners-chronological-list/mccasky,-kevin/

http://www.9news.com/money/business/president-of-jeffco-edc-resigns/67983827

Kevin McCasky – Encouraging Economic Growth for a Better Future

As Jefferson County Commissioner, Kevin McCasky made it his goal to create a positive future for the people of the County by encouraging economic growth. It is the hope of every citizen that the political elite and policy makers will do enough to revive economic situations. It’s not all doom and gloom, but policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs could do well to keep the following in mind when it comes to taking local economies forward.

  • Economic growth is fueled by innovation. Innovation and start-ups bring in irresistible drive and creativity to the economy. They ensure that hardworking citizens get value for their ingenuity and persistence. Policies that promote innovation are necessary for economic growth to bring positive results.

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  • Create jobs for the unemployed. One way the unemployed can help an economy is by volunteering. In this way, they get to contribute to the growth of the economy, gain useful life skills, create social and professional networks, and gain references that may lead to a good job.
  • Reducing health care costs will improve the economic situation. A lot of money is channeled to healthcare, and perhaps rightfully so. However, the focus should also be on keeping a healthy workforce, something that can be done by paying fair wages and providing necessary benefits.
  • implement relevant policies. Laws are made to bring clarity in various sectors of the economy, and if they are not precise, they stand to impede economic growth by slowing business operations. Such laws should be eliminated, and replaced by laws that promote international trade and connectivity.
    Kevin McCasky  is a former President and CEO of Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation.