Is Colorado's pro-business reputation a myth? According to new data, the state has plummeted to 48th out of 50 in private-sector job creation, and net migration has dropped by over 52%. While our quality of life remains high, the economic policies from the state capitol are creating massive headwinds for business owners and entrepreneurs.In this critical conversation, we sit down with Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer, the powerhouse President & CEO of the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC. As an economic development expert who moved to Colorado just four years ago, Johnna brings an outsider's perspective armed with undeniable data. She breaks down exactly why the state is failing its businesses and reveals her bold new plan to unite Southern Colorado and fight back for pro-business policies.TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Colorado's Economy is Failing (The Data)5:15 - Johnna's Journey: From Rural Tennessee to CEO15:30 - The #1 Job of a Chamber of Commerce28:10 - Is "Olympic City, USA" Still Our Identity?35:05 - The Plan to Fix Downtown Colorado Springs49:55 - REVEALED: The Southern Colorado Business Alliance57:20 - "Drive the train 100 mph while building the track."1:03:15 - How Young Professionals Can Get Involved & SucceedConnect with Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer:Website: coloradospringschamberedc.comSubscribe to the COS Business Podcast for more essential conversations with the leaders shaping our city.🤝 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:HR Branches: https://www.savvionhq.com/Exceptional Business Advisors: https://excoadvisors.com/DataHubz: https://www.datahubz.com/Junk-N-Haul: https://junknhaul.com/Proud American Electrical and Solar: https://proudamericansolar.com/ Bolton Co: For Purpose-Driven Executives. https://www.boltonco.net/Be Our Guest Getaways: Making Magical Memories. https://beourguestgetaways.com/Planet Duct: Your go-to cleaning service in Colorado Springs. https://www.planetduct.com/ Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care: Hassle-free healthcare. https://www.pinnacleapc.com Exponential Impact: https://www.exponentialimpact.com/ Fast Signs: https://www.fastsigns.com/ Dream Accounting - https://dreamaccountingsolutions.com/ Awesome Home Services - https://www.awesomeservice.com/ Reveal Med Spa - https://revealmedspas.com/