Welcome to Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI)
Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is a nonprofit, membership association committed to building better communities by providing assistance to Colorado downtowns, commercial districts and town centers. DCI is also the state-wide coordinator for the Colorado Main Street Program.
DCI provides four core services to organizations and individuals engaged in downtown and commercial district development across the State of Colorado: Education, Technical Assistance, Advocacy, and Program Participation.
Latest DCI News
DCI Announces Jon Schallert as Recent Addition to
July 9 Downtown Institute: Destination Downtown!
Downtown Colorado, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jon Schallert of The Schallert Group will be joining our line-up of distinguished speakers at the Downtown Institute: Destination Downtown! held in Grand Junction, Colorado, on July 9, 2010. Jon Schallert is an internationally recognized speaker and small business expert who teaches businesses and communities how to turn themselves into Consumer Destinations.
The July Downtown Institute will also include featured speakers Jamie Licko, Centro, Inc.; Heidi Ham, Grand Junction Downtown Partnership; Angela Hollingsworth, Lake City DIRT; and Michael Delillo, Vivitech Software. Find more info or register now!
DCI Announces Registration Open for 2010 Annual Conference,
Downtown Trends:
Essential Community Responses to the New Economic Reality
Downtown Colorado, Inc. announces registration is open for our 2010 annual conference, Downtown Trends: Essential Community Responses to the New Economic Reality, held September 22–24, 2010 at The Hotel Colorado in downtown Glenwood Springs. The annual conference presents the opportunity for attendees to learn best downtown revitalization practices from national, state and local experts with three days that includes nearly 30 conference sessions, mobile workshops, and lunchtime dine-around forums, as well as many networking opportunities. More info! Register today!
DCI Announces July 9 Downtown Institute: Destination Downtown!
All downtown revitalization professionals are invited to join us in Grand Junction for a full day of sessions on promoting your downtown! Historic downtown cores are the face our communities show to the world. Attend these sessions to identify a few key things you can take home today to promote your downtown venues and businesses as a must see destination for locals and tourists alike.
Highlights include:
-Beyond Facebook & Twitter: What's Next in Social Media?
-Leverage Downtown's History to Promote Downtown's Present
-Successful Downtown Promotion During Exceptional Circumstances
View more details or register today!
DCI Partners with Responsible Hospitality Institute for Colorado Sociable City Forum: Investing in a Safe & Vibrant Nighttime Economy, June 15
Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is pleased to announce our collaboration with the Responsible Hospitality Institute for the June 15 Colorado Sociable City Forum: Investing in a Safe & Vibrant Nighttime Economy, a one-day forum for state and local leaders to share strategies on how to plan, manage, and police hospitality zones in downtown districts. The forum will focus on managing hospitality in mixed-use areas and will include best practices for:
- Economic assessment
- Music and entertainment
- Multi-use sidewalks
- Late-night transportation
- Concierge policing and governing
- Venue safety and security
- Community standards
For the first time ever, the Sociable City Forum will be open to the public in Colorado for this all-day event in Denver.
DCI members can attend the event for the special price of only $96 (a savings of up to $54!) if you register by June 1! Contact DCI for discount code! Click here for more info or to register now!
DCI Announces Requests for Proposals for
2011-13 Annual Conference Locations
Downtown Colorado, Inc. is searching for locations for the 2011 through 2013 state-wide annual conferences on downtown and commercial district revitalization, as well as the Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence ceremony. Please send proposals to DCI by July 31, 2010. View RFP here!
DCI Opposes Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101
As an active membership organization with a membership base drawn from all corners of the state, Downtown Colorado, Inc. is in opposition to Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101, which will appear on the November statewide ballot. These measures will significantly damage Colorado's state and local governments from funding their most basic levels of services related to safety, education, and transportation. One of the many components of Proposition 101 reduces the vehicle registration fee to its level from the year 1919, a provision that alone would devastate Colorado's ability to maintain safe roads and bridges. The cumulative and destructive nature of these three measures ensures that Colorado will surrender its competitive standing to attract large and small employers alike, resulting in little to no economic growth for the state, a steady decline in property values, and erosion of the state and local tax base. More
Downtown Colorado, Inc. Releases 2010 Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence Nomination Form
This annual awards program recognizes the progress made in revitalizing Colorado's historic downtowns and neighborhood business districts and the contributions these districts are making to Colorado's quality of life and economy.
Nominations must be received by Monday, July 26, 2010, at 5PM for projects completed between September 1, 2008 and June 30, 2010. Winners will be announced publicly at the Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence Gala on September 23, 2010 in Glenwood Springs.
Click here for further details or to download a 2010 Governor's Award nomination form.
Downtown Colorado, Inc. Awarded Two-Year Grant by U.S.D.A. Rural Development
DCI is proud to announce the recent award of a two-year Rural Community Development Initiative grant by the U.S.D.A. Rural Development. DCI will utilize the funding to expand services over the next two years to downtowns throughout Colorado, with a focus on low-income, rural communities, by providing educational trainings and technical assistance.
On Thursday, April 8, Colorado Rural Development State Director Jim Isgar will present Downtown Colorado, Inc. with a check for $136,268 at The Manitou Springs Heritage Center. The presentation will occur in conjunction with the The Manitou Springs Heritage Center’s opening reception, Architectural Treasures and Community Cornerstones: Manitou Springs’ Historic Churches. Reception begins at 5:17pm; the check presentation will take place at 5:45pm. The reception also kicks off DCI’s Downtown Institute: Historic Preservation & Downtown Management, a one-day training event on Friday, April 9, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Click here for more details. RSVP to the reception at events@downtowncoloradoinc.org.
DCI Announces Monthly Member-Only Educational Lunches
2nd Wednesday, 11am -1pm
DIDs luncheons will allow members to network, discuss current events, and participate or listen to discussions on targeted topics. Luncheons will be held seven times over the year (March, April, May, June, July, August, and October) on the second Wednesday of the month (11:00AM – 1:00PM). Educational events are open registration and aimed at imparting information on specific topics such as proposed legislation, policy, or for sharing strategies for implementation. Click here for detailed schedule!
$20 (includes lunch), Register today!
Location: Colorado Municipal League, 1144 Sherman Street, Denver
Downtown Colorado, Inc. Releases 2009 Annual Report
DCI announces the release of our 2009 Annual Report, now available for download online. The report includes highlights of our achievements in 2009, highlights of the Colorado Main Street Program, and details of available services and technical assistance.
Downtown Colorado, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. DCI employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicap, veteran status and marital status.