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Greetings!
We have a great line-up of educational events coming up, and throughout the year. Our next Downtown Institute will take place on April 26 in Trinidad and will cover topics in design. Design topics include improvements on the physical appearance and upkeep of downtown, spanning from storefront displays to streetscapes and alleyways.
For the most up-to-date calendar of listings, please continue to check the event calendar on DowntownColoradoInc.org.
Cheers!  Katherine Correll Executive Director |
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DCI is building a clearinghouse of ideas to share. We would like to identify best practices and innovative concepts to foster creativity and growth in all of our member communities. Those who share will receive the complete list of ideas.
What is the coolest or most unsual event, gathering, or promotional idea that you have attended, participated in or heard about? ANSWER HERE! |
TBD Colorado
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 TBD Colorado is a nonpartisan, collaborative effort initiated by Governor Hickenlooper to create informed and constructive conversations among Coloradans about some of the biggest issues facing the state. Their upcoming public engagement opportunity will be focused on education and transportation.
Governor Hickenlooper initiated TBD Colorado because he recognizes that resolving many of the difficult challenges facing Colorado requires broad civic engagement. On March 4, 2013 TBD Colorado launched a new, interactive website to tap the creativity of Coloradans to solve problems. Please join the conversation by visiting TBDColorado.org. TBD Colorado will also host opportunities for those who wish to participate face-to-face. These meetings are free and open to the public, but registration is required. The upcoming meeting will be in Grand Junction on Monday, March 18 from 4-6p, click here to register.
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| Scholarships Available for Colorado Brownfields Conference |
 The Colorado Brownfields Foundation is providing scholarships to Colorado's small towns and rural areas to provide individuals with an educational and professional development opportunity. Local officials, staff, and other representatives are invited to apply for three types of scholarships to attend the Colorado Brownfields Conference 2013. For scholarship purposes, small towns and rural areas are defined as communities with populations less than 25,000.
Applicants can apply for any or all scholarships; however they are limited to availability of funds and applicants may not be awarded all scholarships applied for. Scholarship applications must be submitted to the Colorado Brownfields Foundation by March 25, 2013. Award notifications will be made by April 5, 2013.
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Call for Sessions at the APA Colorado Conference, October 2-5, 2013
|  The Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association is seeking dynamic speakers and leaders who can share knowledge, experience and best practices related to the field of planning. The educational sessions, which take place in 90 minute blocks, are attended by over 300 professionals over the course of our four day conference. Conference attendees include private and public sector planners elected and appointed municipal officials, land use, transportation, design, natural resource and allied professionals, and many other professionals. Proposals are due April 15, 2013. Click here for more information and to submit your proposal.
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| Volunteer Management Strategies For Your Downtown | |
Volunteers are the glue that holds downtown programs together. With a small staff and limited resources, the people in your community are your best assets. Whether they help with an outdoor event or festival, participate on a downtown revitalization committee, or assist with day-to-day office duties, it's important to keep them engaged and feeling appreciated. Consider these tips and resources to help bring your volunteer management capacity to the next level.
1. Know the type of assistance you need. It is extremely important for volunteers to feel like they are contributing, otherwise they will not have a purpose for helping your organization and may be less reliable. Work with your events committee to determine a consistent approach to recruit volunteers and plan it out! Write out a plan for your year-long events and where you need folks to help. Post the different jobs and shifts needed online or in an email to people who have shown interest in volunteering, and keep records of all shifts filled and still available.
2. Provide volunteers with the necessary resources. Make sure the volunteers are properly trained on their jobs. For example, if a large event draws thousands of people, they may need to review crowd management techniques, or if there is alcohol being served, they should be trained to ID and serve. Plan for a volunteer orientation at the beginning of the season or before the event to ensure they feel well prepared. Include information about your organization's mission, history, and any other helpful background details that can help your volunteer serve as an ambassador for your organization or community. (READ MORE)
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Spotlight on...Parker
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DCI has been busy with technical assistance in 2013 and has already completed four visits since the beginning of the year including Parker, Estes Park, Bennett, and Grand Lake!
DCI brought a technical assistance team to Parker on January 28-29, 2013. The team was asked to address a number of challenges including parking strategies, merchandising and window displays, the need for a greater business mix, and a cluster analysis in downtown. Another main focus for Parker's revitalization included the "Parker Square," which was developed in the late 1970s and 80s as a series of small offices and retail buildings. This area was built without constant sidewalks, has a variety of architecture, and is in need of visioning and branding assistance.
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