DCI Membership
As a nonprofit membership organization, our members are one of our most valuable resources in the ongoing exchange of information and ideas to build and sustain better communities.
A DCI membership is a great way to stay connected with the revitalization efforts in communities and neighborhoods across the country and specifically in Colorado. There are numerous ways to benefit as a member of DCI: ask for advice from our member experts and partners, participate as a team member on assessment visits, be a conference speaker, share project ideas, enjoy conference discounts, or explore the alphabet soup of financing options with those in the trenches.
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Membership Benefits
Sign up today to start receiving the following benefits:
Technical assistance: DCI partners with our member volunteers to provide technical assistance to members for thousands of dollars less than actual cost. Review the menu of options to see how we may best assist your community.
Discounts on educational events: DCI members receive great discounts to DCI's many educational offerings, including the quarterly one-day Downtown Institutes and our annual three-day conference.
Scholarship opportunities: Registration and travel scholarships to our educational events are available to eligible local governments. Email events@downtowncoloradoinc.org to apply.
Free members-only professional referrals and phone consultations: Members can contact DCI to locate business professionals and consultants.
Exclusive access to online resource library: Members get free access to educational materials, membership directory, and technical assistance reports.
Hosting opportunities: Communities can have educational events and DCI members delivered right to your downtown by hosting a DCI event.
Exclusive access to members-only events: Receive invitation to members-only networking and forums, include monthly DIDs forums geared toward BID, DDA, and URA issues.
Membership listing in directory: Member municipalities, business improvement districts, downtown development authorities, urban renewal authorities, and nonprofit organizations are listed in the membership directory for free. (This benefit does not apply for individual or student memberships.)
Professional and networking opportunties: DCI's multitude of events and social media tools provides our members with many opportunities for networking and idea exchange. Members can also share their expertise by participating in a technical assistance assessment team or request to be considered for a speaking engagement.
Monthly newsletter: Receive articles on downtown revitalization strategies as well as DCI news and current events on a monthly basis.
Public relations opportunities: Identify your company or organization as a strong supporter of community revitalization and preservation and highlight your investment in the local community.
Membership Fees
DCI accepts payment via Visa or Mastercard or by check. Please click on registration link to make a payment.
Government Membership, $165-$495
This includes local governments, business improvement districts (BIDs) downtown development authorities (DDAs), urban renewal authorities (URAs), and other special districts. Membership fee is based on city population according to most recent census.
• Population up to 5,000: $165
• 5,001-50,000: $275
• 50,001-100,000: $385
• 100,001 and above: $495
Nonprofit Membership, $165
This includes all types of nonprofit organizations.
Business Membership, $165-$495
This includes businesses, corporations, and professionals. Membership fee is based on number of employees.
• 1-2 employees: $165
• 3-10 employees: $330
• 11+ employees: $495
Individual Membership, $90
Student Membership, $60