It recently came to my attention that I’m a cheerleader. I’m not sure the context, but for the record, I take that comment as a huge compliment.

As we wrap up another season, some advanced warning that this column isn’t focused on business issues, tourism trends or economic topics. Rather, it’s a reminder to take a moment and appreciate our community and the people around you.

You’ve probably seen them in the past and wondered why there were so many students walking through Vail after the ski season. We’re happy to welcome the Future Business Leaders of America back to Vail.

You may have heard about a new effort titled “TBD Colorado”. And if you have heard of it, you likely wondered what in the world is TBD Colorado?

TBD (“To Be Determined”) Colorado is a nonpartisan, collaborative effort designed to create informed and constructive conversations among Coloradans about some of the biggest issues facing the state. TBD Colorado will begin hosting community meetings throughout Colorado in April and May (including Eagle County meetings on April 18 and May 23 at the EagleVail Pavilion). Several additional public summits will be held in June.  Importantly, no state dollars will be spent on TBD Colorado.

From their website: "TBD Colorado" is a project which Governor Hickenlooper launched as part of his recent "State of the State" address.  TBD Colorado is an unprecedented effort to engage citizens across the state in a non-partisan conversation to find common-sense solutions to some of the biggest public policy challenges facing our state.

The long-term goals of the project include: