Here are even more ways we can help DCI members in small local governments:

Increased revenue. Drive sales tax revenue by collecting data, analyzing annual trends, and creating strategic plans with DCI’s database and data management tools.

Business retention. Strengthen business attraction and retention efforts with the information you gain through DCI’s Technical Assistance programs, annual conference, and business development-focused events.

Peer-to-peer networking. Discuss best practices and similar challenges with peer communities and access a statewide network of professionals in downtowns and commercial districts.

Ongoing education. Receive ongoing guidance, support, and feedback through DCI’s workshops, classes, and technical advisory programs — some with the option to attend remotely.

Community improvement. Develop a public space beautification action plan DCI Technical Assistance

Staffing assistance. Get year-long onsite support from trained, dedicated individuals through DCI’s AmeriCorps VISTA program.

Here are even more ways we can help DCI members in larger local governments:

Latest news. Stay informed on issues affected Colorado communities with planned meetings, educational workshops, and networking events.

Showcase success. Present your community’s projects to a statewide audience by hosting an event, writing an article for our newsletter or blog, or nominating a project for a DCI Governor’s Award.

Funding workshops. District support training and workshops examine the benefits of different types of funding mechanisms and what each can do for you.

Resource database. Gain access to resources relevant to your community’s needs and opportunities through DCI’s resource library and member directory.

Staff training. Get discounts to year-round courses and workshops covering a variety of topics, including the quarterly City Builder series.

Regular meetings. Stay at the cutting edge of best practices and current events with quarterly district committee meetings that review of current events and project highlights from local leaders.

Here are even more ways we can help DCI members in Urban Renewal Authorities:

Board & Staff Training. Stay informed on issues affected Colorado communities with planned meetings, educational workshops, and networking events.

Peer-to-peer education. Network, share innovative approaches, review current events and project highlights, and collaboratively problem-solve at monthly URA committee meetings.

Public Relations Assitance. Promote your URA’s image among public and elected officials with customized public relations material.

Statewide Advocacy. Build awareness of the positive impacts of urban renewal with DCI by synchronize URA project updates on a statewide level and sharing your stories with legislators

DCI membership connects and builds collaboration with other District leaders to share innovative approaches and best practice around:

Here are even more ways we support DCI Organizational members:

Networking & Information Sharing. Through DCI’s membership directory connect with district professionals throughout the year. During DCI’s quarterly District Committee meetings spend an afternoon networking, discussing innovative approaches, best practices and collaboratively problem-solve district challenges and issues.

Training for BID or DDA Board & Staff.Ensure that your board and staff members can make informed decisions with realistic solutions with DCI’s expertise and access to peer communities to facilitate retreats, and community dialogues about financing, strategic planning, and more.

Story Telling & Reporting Processes. Use DCI’s expertise to help establish the data sets and collection processes for tracking the impacts that are important to your community. Learn from peers and experts about using key data points to tell a more compelling story of the impacts of your work.

Financing Mechanism Workshops.Engage your staff, board members, and emerging leaders with workshops that review different types of funding, partnerships, and ideas to expand the capacity of your district in the community.

Professional Development. Throughout the year, enjoy member rates at various DCI workshops, special events, including the DCI Annual Conference. Events & workshops feature industry experts and leaders covering a vast array of topics.

Sharing Successes. Build awareness of the positive impacts of your district by showcasing your projects through DCI’s annual Governor’s Awards for Downtown Excellence.