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Your Life as a Colorado Business Owner

The relationship between government and businesses is a hot topic from the Colorado statehouse to the White House in Washington.

In the coming months, Colorado Public Radio News will convene a panel of business owners for occasional talks about how public policy affects their companies (or how it doesn't). Possible topics range from the impact of health care legislation to how tax policy could affect your hiring. We're looking for a range of entrepreneur perspectives -- of different industries, sizes and locations in the state.

Tell us about your business and how its bottom line is affected by state public policy.

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First Name *

Last Name *

City *

State or Province *

Postal Code *

Phone

E-mail *

If haven't already, please listen to the kickoff conversation for our new series with Colorado business owners. Can you relate to their perspectives about government and experiences with job creation? Please explain ...

How long have you been in business?

How many employees do you have?

What's the name of your business?

How much time per week or month do you spend on government paperwork? Please explain what that entails ...

Are there certain regulations on your industry that you would like to see change? Please explain ...

Have you ever gotten involved in trying to shape public policy?

Signed a petition
Sent a letter
Submitted comment to public agencies regarding proposed regulations
Testified at a hearing
Other

If other, please provide a brief description

When was the last time you increased or decreased your workforce?

Tell us about how you decided to expand/reduce your company.

Are there things the government could do to make it easier to expand? Please explain ...

Do you use Pinnacol Assurance for workers compensation insurance?

Yes

No

Would the company's privatization impact your company? Please explain ...

What else should we know?

How big an issue is worker's compensation for your company?

Would you be willing to speak with a reporter about this topic for a radio broadcast?

Yes

No

May we publish your insights (and any uploaded files) and attribute them to you? (Your comments may be edited for length or clarity.)

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No
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We know this is unrelated, but since it's an election year we're asking just a few additional questions.

What political party, if any, do you identify with most closely?

Do you plan to vote? Why or why not?

Have you decided who you're supporting for president? Please explain ...

What race or ethnicity are you?

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