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For populations under 20,000:

Becoming a member of DCI has proven to be an extremely valuable investment for small communities in Colorado. Every dollar invested in DCI support has been shown to generate $7 in new services, and can help you catalyze new development, develop strong organizational structures, create partnerships, and improve business retention and recruitment.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADVANTAGES

- Highest-level discount at all DCI workshops, training sessions, and networking events

- Discounts for DCI hosted events in your community

- Colorado Challenge Program participation

- Guidance and Implementation support for your staff and board

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

- Access to all DCI online resources, reports, videos, and case studies

- FREE Annual DCI Downtown Vitality Check

- AmeriCorps VISTA placement support

- Inclusion in Governor's Awards judging + submissions

- Member Directory Access

- Job and RFP Board Postings and List Your Own

- Participate in DCI Advisory Services

- Free access to DCI Virtual Events

- DCI Case Study on one event or development in your community

- DCI Referral Services

- CCAP Orientation and Training

Here are even more ways we can help DCI members in small local governments:

• Increased revenue. Drive sales tax revenue by collecting data, analyzing annual trends, and creating strategic plans with DCI’s database and data management tools.
• Business retention. Strengthen business attraction and retention efforts with the information you gain through DCI’s Technical Assistance programs, annual conference, and business development-focused events.
• Peer-to-peer networking. Discuss best practices and similar challenges with peer communities and access a statewide network of professionals in downtowns and commercial districts.
• Ongoing education. Receive ongoing guidance, support, and feedback through DCI’s workshops, classes, and technical advisory programs — some with the option to attend remotely.
• Community improvement. Develop a public space beautification action plan DCI Technical Assistance.
• Staffing assistance. Get year-long onsite support from trained, dedicated individuals through DCI’s AmeriCorps VISTA program.