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Here are some eye-popping numbers to consider: 7.7 million: the number of open jobs in the United States 4.1 million: the number of...

Like all people, I carry many titles. Father, Husband, Brother, Friend, Mentor, President, Co-founder, Retired Executive, Aviation...

As we continue to meet with school districts across the Denver-metro area it is becoming increasingly clear that administrators,...

Just under a year ago, a quiet dinner on a snowy evening ignited a remarkable journey. It was at our dining room, surrounded by friends,...

Lafayette, CO, August 19, 2024 - The Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) is pleased to announce the first ever recipient, Christian...

We live in a remarkable country, a place with an incredible abundance of resources, economic and social stability, and the fulfillment of...

Dear reader, let me share with you a perspective that I believe wholeheartedly: the vast majority of American families are doers, not...

Amongst the many things I appreciate from our Board of Directors is the emphasis on staying connected to the generation of young adults...

BPI Announces the Appointment of New Board Member Kristina Stuber adds leadership in educational nonprofits and donor development FOR...

With the constant coverage of the skyrocketing cost of college tuition, (an average of over 20% across all post-secondary schools in the...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BPI 05/21/2024 BPI Announces the Appointment of New Board Member David Bangs bring deep understanding of corpoate...

“The road to success has many, many lanes and not all go through a college town” Mike Rowe in “College Conundrum” If you’ve watched...

Fire up your favorite news source and you’ll see a lot of chatter about how AI and advanced technology are fundamentally changing the...

In nearly thirty years of working with inspiring leaders, iconic companies, brilliant teams, and complex challenges, I've learned a thing...

There's nothing quite as compelling as witnessing something firsthand to gain a deeper appreciation. Such was the case this week, when...

When we first met our daughter's friend, Duncan (not his real name for privacy), we would have never guessed that he was at risk of...