Welcome to Downtown Colorado, Inc's Media Center where you can find general resources for the media, latest news and annual reports from DCI, Colorado's nonprofit member association committed to building better communities by providing assistance to Colorado downtowns, commercial districts and town centers. You can also check out our upcoming events or read more about us.

DOWNTOWN COLORADO, INC. MISSION STATEMENT
We are the Doers. We are committed to building downtowns that are prosperous, equitable, creative, and welcoming. United in cause, we are Colorado’s downtown champions.
DCI MEMBERSHIP STATEMENT
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. Established in 1982 as Colorado Community Revitalization Association and now dba Downtown Colorado, Inc., our organization provides core services to organizations and individuals engaged in downtown and commercial district development: technical assistance, education, advocacy and program participation. With approximately 500 members across Colorado, DCI serves a diverse group of communities and service providers. Members represent downtown organizations, local governments, development and improvement districts, consultants, individuals and others involved in downtown and community development. An organizational membership includes up to ten representatives from the organization, thereby greatly multiplying the number of individuals who benefit from a DCI membership. DCI members receive a wide variety of benefits including low-cost technical assistance, members-only events, discounts on educational events, scholarship opportunities, free professional referrals and phone consultations, access to online resource library, membership directory, discounts and benefits from partner organizations, and much more.

CENTER, COLORADO MAKES STRIDES DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
01.12.2021
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Downtown Colorado, Inc. hosts Business Support Workshop in San Luis Valley
01.05.2021
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Colorado Challenge Communities Make Strides Despite the Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic
12.08.2020
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Downtown Colorado, Inc. announces 2020 Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence Winners
11.09.2020
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Downtown Colorado, Inc. receives $45,000 from USDA to deliver Technical Assistance to Assist Huerfano and Otero Counties
09.14.2020
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City of Durango Awarded Grant to Assist with Redevelopment and Affordable Housing Efforts
08.12.2020
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Rocky Ford Focuses on a Sustainable Job Economy with the Colorado Challenge Program
07.20.2020
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National Expert on Small Development, Jim Heid join Downtown Colorado, Inc. for May 12th Interactive, Virtual Event
05.11.2020
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Virtual Colorado Challenge Summit
04.13.2020
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From Colorado Small Business Development Center
03.27.2020
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Downtown Colorado, Inc. Announces 2020 Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence Categories and Nomination Process
01.21.2020
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City of Durango details big plans for north downtown area
The Durango Herald
01.24.2021
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Center increases power
Center Post-Dispatch
01.16.2021
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Cañon City Mayor Ashley Smith: Cañon City still found ways to flourish during difficult pandemic year
Canyone City Daily Record
12.31.2020
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Judy Ann Files Draws Praise For Downtown Excellence
Western Slope Now
12.07.2020
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Poudre Garage Wins Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence
North Forty News
11.21.2020
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Ayres Planning Experts Win Governor’s Awards
North Forty News
11.19.2020
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The Foundry development in downtown Loveland wins award
Loveland Reporter-Herald
11.16.2020
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Greeley’s Art Alley Wins Downtown Colorado Inc 2020 Governor’s Awards for Excellence
North Forty News
11.15.2020
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Trinidad, Walsenburg, La Junta receive governor’s 2020 award for work on SOCO Tourism Summit
The Chronicle-News
11.13.2020
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Greeley’s Art Alley snags 2020 Governor’s Awards for Excellence
Greeley Tribune
11.12.2020
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OptiMystics presents economic growth ideas to Monte Vista City Council
The Monte Vista Journal
11.11.2020
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Greeley Art Alley wins Downtown Colorado award
BizWest
11.10.2020
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Downtown Colorado, Inc. announces municipal, individual award winners
COLORADO POLITICS
11.09.2020
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Downtown Colorado Inc Receives $45,000 USDA Grant
SECO NEWS
09.14.2020
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Rocky Ford and Small Town Project team up for Colorado Challenge
Pueblo Chieftain
07.25.2020
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Economic development class shapes recovery planning in La Plata County
University of Colorado-Denver School of Public Affairs
08.11.2020
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  • Write an article or share special promotions directed at DCI members (490+ active members);
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