No one does events like Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI), we are Colorado’s partner for fun and educational events! DCI is proud to celebrate our member downtowns with project case studies and tours. DCI members receive significant discounts and often attend events for free!
DCI is proud to educate and invigorate Colorado’s downtown champions with dynamic event content each year. We have events relevant and available in each region of the state and cover diverse topics to keep you on the cutting edge of downtown innovation.
DCI Events
Metro Area Mobile Tour – BID, DDA, URA
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…
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Drive. Lead. Succeed. 2026
September 27, 2026
Downtown Colorado, Inc. is proud to support EDCC with their annual conference, Drive. Lead. Succeed. taking place Sept 27-30, 2026 in Cripple Creek, CO. The Annual Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference is geared towards nurturing the growth of Colorado’s economy by offering essential resources by: 1. Uniting leading industry influencers and thought leaders to exchange invaluable insights…
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2026 Annual Tax Increment Finance Summit, Pueblo
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).
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DDA Connect Lunch: Exploring Lafayette
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…
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All cancellations or refund requests must be submitted in writing. Written cancellations received one month in advance of the event will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than one month before the event will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations received within one week of the event will not receive a refund. All refunds will be provided if local restrictions require event cancellation due to the pandemic.
