VOLUME 38 • NUMBER 45 • OCTOBER 1, 2020
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Working to open doors for women in business Women in Business Conference 2020: BY FREDA MIKLIN GOVERNMENTAL REPORTER
On September 24, the South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC) held its annual Women in Business (WIB) Conference virtually and in person. The theme of the event was, “Year of Intention,” described as being about “remaining intentionally focused through the distractions, changes, and interruptions we face in our personal and professional lives; bringing positive energy and willingness in all we set out to accomplish.” For the 35 WIB members who attended in person (another 47 attended virtually) the event was held at the home of Susan Morrice, located on a 15-acre iconic property in rural Greenwood Village. Morrice is the founder and chairperson of Belize Natural Energy, International Natural Energy, and CHX LLC. She is also an original investor/partner in XJet, described as the “number one private aviation company in the world.” Morrice was the featured conference speaker. She is a passionate and energetic entrepreneur whose unique story of success starts with her roots in Belfast, Ireland and getting a geology degree from Trinity College Dublin. As a wildcat geologist working with Sir Ian Rankin, she traveled to Belize. She told the group, “Forty years ago, I fell in love with Belize. The people, who are Caribbean, Hispanic, and Mayan, have no bias about gender, color, or religion.” That fit well with Morrice’s core belief that, “We are all born with an innate spirit to be all we can be.” She related the conference’s theme of intention to her path to success. After partnering with a local Belize national, Mike Usher, she and he set about trying to find oil in Belize. Not finding success, they eventually attended the Educo Seminar, “a specialized seminar on human potential and the power of the mind,” something that Morrice talked about as a key to her widespread business success and satisfaction in life. On June 24, Continued on page 10
This colorful gate and many statues depicting African animals mark the unique property of energy entrepreneur and nature lover Susan Morrice. Photo by Freda Miklin
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