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
Read more

Downtown Colorado, Inc. hosts Business Support Workshop in San Luis Valley
01.05.2021
Read more

Colorado Challenge Communities Make Strides Despite the Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic
12.08.2020
Read more

Downtown Colorado, Inc. announces 2020 Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence Winners
11.09.2020
Read more

Downtown Colorado, Inc. receives $45,000 from USDA to deliver Technical Assistance to Assist Huerfano and Otero Counties
09.14.2020
Read more

City of Durango Awarded Grant to Assist with Redevelopment and Affordable Housing Efforts
08.12.2020
Read more

Rocky Ford Focuses on a Sustainable Job Economy with the Colorado Challenge Program
07.20.2020
Read more

National Expert on Small Development, Jim Heid join Downtown Colorado, Inc. for May 12th Interactive, Virtual Event
05.11.2020
Read more

Virtual Colorado Challenge Summit
04.13.2020
Read more

From Colorado Small Business Development Center
03.27.2020
Read more

Downtown Colorado, Inc. Announces 2020 Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence Categories and Nomination Process
01.21.2020
Read more

San Luis Valley creative placemaking challenge
04.27.2021
Read more

Supporters are hopeful about what’s in the wings for downtown Eagle
03.22.2021
Read more

SLV communities selected for 2021 Colorado Challenge Accelerator Program
03.22.2021
Read more

Four San Luis Valley communities selected for 2021 Colorado Challenge Accelerator Program
03.16.2021
Read more

LAKE COUNTY TOURISM LOOKING FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ASSISTANT
Ark Valley Voice
02.26.2021
Read more

19 apply for appointment to two Eagle Town Council seats
Vail Daily
02.24.2021
Read more

City of Durango details big plans for north downtown area
The Durango Herald
01.24.2021
Read more

Center increases power
Center Post-Dispatch
01.16.2021
Read more

Cañon City Mayor Ashley Smith: Cañon City still found ways to flourish during difficult pandemic year
Canyone City Daily Record
12.31.2020
Read more

Judy Ann Files Draws Praise For Downtown Excellence
Western Slope Now
12.07.2020
Read more

Poudre Garage Wins Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence
North Forty News
11.21.2020
Read more

Ayres Planning Experts Win Governor’s Awards
North Forty News
11.19.2020
Read more

The Foundry development in downtown Loveland wins award
Loveland Reporter-Herald
11.16.2020
Read more

Greeley’s Art Alley Wins Downtown Colorado Inc 2020 Governor’s Awards for Excellence
North Forty News
11.15.2020
Read more

Trinidad, Walsenburg, La Junta receive governor’s 2020 award for work on SOCO Tourism Summit
The Chronicle-News
11.13.2020
Read more

Greeley’s Art Alley snags 2020 Governor’s Awards for Excellence
Greeley Tribune
11.12.2020
Read more

OptiMystics presents economic growth ideas to Monte Vista City Council
The Monte Vista Journal
11.11.2020
Read more

Greeley Art Alley wins Downtown Colorado award
BizWest
11.10.2020
Read more

Downtown Colorado, Inc. announces municipal, individual award winners
COLORADO POLITICS
11.09.2020
Read more

Downtown Colorado Inc Receives $45,000 USDA Grant
SECO NEWS
09.14.2020
Read more

Rocky Ford and Small Town Project team up for Colorado Challenge
Pueblo Chieftain
07.25.2020
Read more

Economic development class shapes recovery planning in La Plata County
University of Colorado-Denver School of Public Affairs
08.11.2020
Read more

Want to be in front of the leaders of Colorado's districts, downtowns and town centers? By advertising through DCI, you can:

  • Write an article or share special promotions directed at DCI members (490+ active members);
  • Promote through our social media platforms, newsletter, and blog posts (our newsletter reaches over 3,000 contacts and our social media platforms reach a combined over 8,000 people);
  • Share content at a DCI event (we have an average of 50 participants);
  • Be a problem solver working with specific membership groups including local governments, downtown districts, and the 29 Challenge Communities where we help turn challenges to opportunities.
Contact Kylie at outreach@downtowncoloradoinc.org to learn more about how you can promote your business through DCI.

Follow the link below to access DCI's brand logos and colors. Contact Kylie at outreach@downtowncoloradoinc.org with additional questions about using the DCI brand.
Press Kit

Want to stay up-to-date with all of DCI's upcoming events, member highlights, educational opportunities and curated headlines? Connect with us on our social media to be the first to know! We're on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Facebook @downtowncoloradoinc 
https://www.facebook.com/DowntownColoradoInc

Instagram  @dcivibrantdowntown 

LinkedIn @downtowncoloradoinc https://www.linkedin.com/company/downtown-colorado-inc.

Twitter  @downtowncolo 



Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software