July 22, 2026

Join fellow DDA leaders in Fort Collins, home to one of Colorado’s oldest Downtown Development Authorities, for an informal lunch, peer conversation, and downtown walkabout. This gathering will offer a chance to see how a long-established DDA has supported downtown investment, partnerships, placemaking, and evolution over time — while connecting with peers who are navigating…

July 28, 2026

Join Downtown Colorado, Inc. on July 28 at 10:00 a.m. for a one-hour webinar on the Colorado Connector and what expanded passenger rail could mean for downtowns along the Front Range. This session will explore how Colorado’s collaborative, phased approach to passenger rail can support stronger downtown connections, local business activity, workforce mobility, tourism, and…

August 4, 2026

Stronger Together Series:
District Alliances Scaling Impact Through Collaboration
What happens when Business Improvement District or Area Councils or Alliances from different cities, and even different countries, come together to share knowledge, align strategies, and amplify the understanding of how and why they came together? BID/BIA coalitions are emerging as powerful platforms for collaboration, advocacy, and innovation.
This international webinar brings together leaders from BID/BIA councils and alliances to explore the how and why behind their formation. Panelists will share diverse perspectives on what sparked their collaboration, how their collaboration is structured, and the priorities shaping their work today—from policy advocacy to economic resilience and stakeholder engagement.
Through real-world examples spanning different regions, this session will highlight both common challenges and unique approaches, offering a comparative look at how BID/BIA collaborations are evolving in different contexts. Attendees will gain insight into the benefits of collective action, as well as practical considerations for building or strengthening collaborative networks within their own regions.
Participants will leave with a broader, global perspective on how BID/BIA collaboration leads to and amplifies impact.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Understand the drivers behind the formation of BID/BIA coalitions
• Explore a range of governance structures and collaboration models across different regions
• Learn what BID/BIA collaboration are prioritizing and working on today
• Identify shared challenges and innovative solutions from international examples
• Gain practical ideas for initiating or enhancing BID/BIA collaboration in your own context

August 12, 2026

In this webinar, DHM Design and Mike Wight (Great Outdoors Colorado) lead a lively discussion exploring inspiring case studies and strategies for bringing outdoor recreation projects to life in small towns across Colorado. This session will break down the community master planning process, highlight funding opportunities, and demystify how to successfully leverage grants—turning visions for local…

August 18, 2026

Communities across rural Colorado are looking for ways to encourage investment, revitalize downtowns, and support locally driven development. This workshop is designed to help build a stronger pool of small developer entrepreneurs investing in the region, help communities better understand the realities small developers face, and strengthen local partnerships that support small-scale development and long-term…

August 19, 2026

Communities across rural Colorado are looking for ways to encourage investment, revitalize downtowns, and support locally driven development. This workshop is designed to help build a stronger pool of small developer entrepreneurs investing in the region, help communities better understand the realities small developers face, and strengthen local partnerships that support small-scale development and long-term…

August 20, 2026

Communities across rural Colorado are looking for ways to encourage investment, revitalize downtowns, and support locally driven development. This workshop is designed to help build a stronger pool of small developer entrepreneurs investing in the region, help communities better understand the realities small developers face, and strengthen local partnerships that support small-scale development and long-term…

August 20, 2026

Downtown Colorado, Inc., (DCI) is Colorado’s home for training, best practices, and networking for Tax Increment Finance (TIF) and building knowledge around Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) in Colorado. Join us to expand the understanding around how we use tax increment finance (TIF) to make development happen that fits your community vision, and identify the approaches to partnerships…

August 25, 2026

Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is pleased to invite your participation to learn more about an opportunity to participate in the program with access to extensive training, workshops, and technical assistance to consider community revitalization and property redevelopment. The Colorado Challenge Accelerator Program will support your community as you establish a list of opportunity sites for…

August 27, 2026

  Join us for a dynamic summit focused on real-world solutions to the most pressing challenges facing Colorado’s downtown districts. Connect with BID leaders, policymakers, urban planners, and community advocates to share best practices and transform obstacles into opportunities. Learn more about the Denver BID Council   THANK YOU to our Sponsors: Block by Block…

September 10, 2026

Many Colorado communities are exploring tools to support redevelopment, adaptive reuse, and long-term place management in downtowns and commercial districts. Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs), and Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) each offer unique approaches to advancing community vision through public-private partnerships. But how do they differ, and which tool is the right…

November 5, 2026

Join Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) and our partners in Colorado Tax Increment Finance (TIF) as we celebrate what is working and strategize for the next phase of public -private partnership to attract and focus investment in Colorado that drives the vision set by the community. The 2026 Colorado TIF Summit will be an interactive discussion for the Colorado URA community and hosted by Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority (PURA).

December 8, 2026

Join fellow DDA leaders in Lafayette, home to one of Colorado’s newest Downtown Development Authorities, for an informal lunch, peer conversation, and downtown walkabout. This gathering will explore the early-stage work of building momentum, organizing priorities, and using DDA tools to support a vibrant downtown future — while creating space for DDA leaders to compare…