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| Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) E-Newsletter |
January 2009 |
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Greetings!
As we welcome in 2009, Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) has many 2008 milestones to celebrate:
We have a new name! We chose to rebrand as Downtown Colorado, Inc. to better reflect the focus of our mission statement and to highlight the importance of town centers and commercial districts as the heart of our communities across Colorado.
Thanks in part to new service offerings, DCI membership increased by 66%. New or renewing members can receive 2008 rates if you sign up for membership by January 15, 2009. Read below for more info on member benefits.
DCI also expanded the benefits of the Main Street program to include eight training opportunities. Don't miss our first one: Downtown Institute in Castle Rock is this January 30 with Preservation Specialist Scott Day. If you can't make the January session, be sure to check out our calendar below for more upcoming educational events.
We've also added a Member News section to our newsletter. Watch in future newsletters for members sharing news and employment opportunities.
Happy New Year!
Katherine Correll
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Register Now for 2009 Downtown Institute Certification Track
Downtown Colorado, Inc.'s (DCI's) 2009 Downtown Institute is a quarterly educational and networking event that brings together experts and statewide practitioners.
For Downtown Colorado, Inc. members who sign up by January 20, 2009, all four sessions and the Certification Track, normally a $480 value, will be available for only $360.
The Institute focuses on a comprehensive, community-based management approach to revitalize Colorado's downtowns and commercial centers. The Downtown Institute is taught by trainers with expertise in the specific disciplines essential for success.
The 2008 Downtown Institute was well received with great speakers and attendance from around the state. The 2009 Downtown Institute is shaping up to be an exciting event with sessions geared toward building the local economy, generating foot traffic in commercial areas and many other topics.
Join us for the first session in Castle Rock, January 30, 2009.
Sponsored by State Historical Fund, Department of Local Affairs, Castle Rock, Montrose, Berthoud, and Loveland. |
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DCI Annual Meeting, Castle Rock, January 29, 2009
Downtown Colorado, Inc. will be holding our Annual Meeting in Castle Rock, January 29, 2009. The meeting will include a discussion and vote on board nominations, a presentation of Castle Rock's Downtown projects, and a progressive dinner hosted by Castle Rock.
DCI's Annual Meeting is free to register and all members are encouraged to attend.
Meeting Location:3rd & Wilcox Historic Landmark Building (currently the Masonic Lodge) RSVP by Email
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2009 DCI Event Calendar
Save the date! DCI offers educational training and conferences all year long.
Jan 29: DCI Annual Meeting, Castle Rock, RSVP now
Jan 30: Downtown Institute, Designing Downtown, Castle Rock, Register now
March 20: Submit Letter of Intent to Apply for Colorado Main Street Program
March 27: Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence nomination form available
April 24: Downtown Institute, Organization & Management, Montrose, Register now
July 10: Downtown Institute, Downtown Promotion Planning, Berthoud, Register now
July 27: Governer's Awards for Downtown Excellence nominations due
Sept 23-25: 2009 DCI Annual Conference, Colorado Springs, RSVP now
Sept 24: Governor's Awards for Downtown Excellence, Colorado Springs
Nov 13: Downtown Institute, Building Business Downtown, location TBD, Register now |
A Time For Downtowns To Tighten Belts and Select Priorities Carefully
News from Downtown Idea Exchange
As the country plunges deeper into recession, downtown leaders are finding that they are not immune to the impacts.
As part of "Downtown Idea Exchange" newsletter's annual trends report, editor Paul Felt spoke with industry experts who identified top priorities for downtown management in the new year, among them:
* Prepare and plan for diminished resources. In the short term, the economic situation is serious, and strategic belt tightening will be in order. Now, more than ever, it is essential to be strategic and to choose priorities wisely.
* Keep long-range objectives in sight. Downtown leaders must not lose long-term perspective. For example, lowering standards to make it easier for new development is a temptation that should be avoided.
* Prepare for the next positive wave. Long-term trends remain favorable and downtowns must do the work now to be prepared for the next wave of investment.
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Don't Miss Out on DCI Membership Benefits - Sign Up Today! Sign up or renew your membership before January 15, 2009 to receive 2008 rates!
DCI membership offers communities opportunities for technical assistance, discounts on educational and networking events, phone consultations, access to information, and so much more!
- Opportunity for technical assistance visits to evaluate your downtown's design, organization, and economic structure
- Discounts on Annual Revitalization and Main Street Training Conferences
- Professional and networking opportunities
- Invitations to exclusive member-only events
- Members-only referrals
- Learn about more member benefits here
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Designing Downtown - First Session of the 2009 Downtown Institute, Castle Rock, January 30
Register for January 30 Downtown Institute!
Douglas County Administration
100 Third Street
Castle Rock, CO
8:15-8:30 Registration & Coffee
8:30-9:30 Opening: What is Main Street? Main Street Design 101, Scott Day, Preservation Specialist
9:30-9:40 Coffee Break
9:40-11:10 Developing & Enforcing Design Guidelines, Scott Day, Preservation Specialist
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 Castle Rock Downtown Master Plan, Fabby Hillyard
2:05-3:15 Historic Preservation Projects on Main Street, Scott Day, Preservation Specialist
Scott W. Day, is a private consultant in San Antonio, Texas. Previously he was a senior program associate with the National Trust's Main Street Center. He has provided technical assistance to the Main Street communities in Colorado, Illinois, California, New Mexico, and Nebraska. He has also worked with Main Street programs in 25 other states, representing more than 100 different communities. He has been with the National Main Street Center since 1988.
Mr. Day has also developed a merchandising workshop for small independent retailers focusing on the use of inventory control, open-to-buy, floor planning and visual merchandising. He has conducted numerous training sessions on business recruitment, sales leakage analysis and business retention. He specializes in design management for central business districts that encourage pedestrian-oriented development targeted for specific customer markets. |
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Call for 2009 DCI Conference Session Proposals
DCI is pleased to announce that the 2009 Annual Conference will be held in Colorado Springs, September 23-25, 2009. We are currently requesting proposals for speakers/session for the conference, which will geared towards three interest areas: Historic Preservation, Economic Development, and Downtown Management.
Initial session proposals should emailed to info@downtowncoloradoinc.org and should include: interest area (historic preservation, economic development, and downtown management);name of presenter(s)/organization(s); 5-sentence description of session; and a description of the intended audience. Proposal deadline has been extended to January 31, 2009.
The conference committee will complete the selection process by February 20, 2009. Preference will be given to sessions geared toward rural communities with achievable, hands-on solutions. |
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Share Your News with Fellow Members!
Employment opportunities? Recent accolades? Tell us about it!
If you have news to share with fellow members or are looking to fill a position, DCI wants to know so we can included it in our newsletter. Email us at info@downtowncoloradoinc.org. | |
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Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) is Colorado's downtown organization, working with local governments, quasi-governmental organizations (BIDs, DDAs, & URAs), private insustry suppliers, downtown assiciations, planners, developers, and other community groups. DCI appreciates your dedication to downtown and invites you to actively participate in advocacy, education, and technical assistance for members. If you would like to request more information on programs for your community or if you would like to be considered as a technical assistance provider for Colorado communities contact DCI today. | |
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