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| Downtown Colorado, Inc. (DCI) E-Newsletter |
February 2009 |
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Greetings!
I'm pleased to be able to share so much exciting news this month. Just last week DCI held our annual members meeting. The meeting included a review of 2008 accomplishments, a 2009 vision plan, and the introduction of the 2009 board nominees.
We also held the first 2009 Downtown Institute: Designing Downtown in Castle Rock, which featured historic preservationist Scott Day. Don't miss out on our next Downtown Institute: Organization and Management in Montrose on April 24. Check out our below events calendar or register here for the Downtown Institute today.
DCI extends congratulations to Main Street Communities Greeley and Steamboat Springs for their selection as New Energy Communities. Both cities will receive a state grant to implement energy-efficient projects to create greener downtowns. Read more details in the below article and learn how your community can apply in the future.
Lake City DIRT was recently awarded a $20,000 Preserve America grant by Preserve America, a federal administration initiative to support community efforts to preserve cultural and natural heritage. It's thrilling to see so many of our members' hard work be rewarded!
DCI recently made Resource Team visits to Brush, Lake City, and Berthoud. Our technical assistance team revealed a number of opportunities and action to meet the towns' needs. Both team and community members were pleased with the outcome. To learn more about how our CRP services can help your community, visit our website or call us at 303-282-0625.
Happy February!
Katherine Correll
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 DCI's Main Street Resource Team Visit
Identifies Action Steps for Lake City
Resource Team Visit
Valuable to Lake City
After an intensive two-day evaluation of Lake City, DCI's Resource Team zeroed in on Lake City's unique downtown attributes to identify opportunities as well as action steps.
The 6-member CRP team of downtown management and economic development experts worked with community and business leaders, as well as residents, to assess the city's needs and goals.
"This visit gave us an opportunity to review all that's been done and all where we may go," said Marian Hollingsworth. "The chance to look at the program with consultants and an objective view is so valuable."
The Colorado Main Street Program and Resource Team visits are administered by Downtown Colorado, Inc. and partially sponsored by State Historical Fund and Department of Local Affairs.
To learn more about Colorado Main Street Program benefits, visit our website or call DCI at 303-282-0625.
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Member News: 2 Main Street Towns Named New Energy Communities
Greeley and Steamboat Springs Recipients of Colorado Energy Grant
The Colorado Department of Local Affairs and the Governor's Office recently announced Greeley and Steamboat Springs as among the 14 recipients of the New Energy Communities Grant program. Greeley and Steamboat Springs are both Main Street Communities.
The New Energy Communities Grant program is designed to fund community projects that stimulate economic growth and enhance sustainability by focusing on the greening of three main areas: downtown, public facilities, and residences.
The City of Greeley will be installing energy-efficient and renewable energy projects in several public facilities including elementary and middle schools, the county courthouse, the Windsor town hall and the Greeley Civic Center.
Steamboat Springs and Routt County will partner to implement energy-efficient upgrades in multiple public facilities, including the installment of a solar electric system at the regional airport and a renewable energy demonstration project at the city library.
For more information on the New Energy Communities Grant, visit the Department of Local Affairs website.
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Member News: Lake City DIRT Receives Preserve America Grant
DCI Offers Congrats
Lake City Downtown Improvement and Revitalization Team (DIRT), a Colorado Main Street Community, has been awarded a $20,350 Preserve America grant to implement tactics in the Historic Lake City Marketing Plan. The plan combined the ideas and efforts of the Hinsdale County Historical Society, the Main Street Program overseen by Lake City DIRT, the Town and County, the Hinsdale County/Lake City Chamber of Commerce, and the Marketing Board.
Lake City DIRT is a group of local business owners and interested citizens dedicated to preserving and enhancing Lake City's
downtown commercial district.
Preserve America is a federal initiative created to encourages community efforts to preserve their cultural and natural heritage. There are 736 Preserve America communities nationwide; Lake City was designated a Preserve America community in 2005.
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Don't Miss Out on DCI Membership Benefits!
DCI membership offers wonderful benefits to communities, including 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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2009 DCI Event Calendar
Save the date! DCI offers educational training and conferences all year long.
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 |
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Save the Date...March 19, Establishing Sense of Community: Engaging Part-Time Residents
Colorado Nonprofit Association Hosts Beneficial Webinar
Don't miss out on the Colorado Nonprofit Association's upcoming webinar, Establishing a Sense of Community: Engaging Part-Time Residents in Your Organization on March 19, 9:30-10:30 am.
In many mountain and resort communities there exists a divide between year-round and part-time residents. The survival of your organization may depend on your ability to bridge this divide. This webinar will provide strategies to engage part-time residents in your community. Cost: $15/CNA members; $25/nonmembers.
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Share Your News with Fellow Members!
Employment opportunities? Recent accolades? We want to hear 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 by the first Monday of the month at marketing@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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