Denver BID Council

The Denver BID Council has some new stats, and the numbers are up! Our BIDs and GIDs continue to have a bigger impact in sales tax. We are excited for 2026 as we embark on a journey of collaboration in building a business friendly Denver where our BIDs/GIDs have clear pathways to collaboration and city partners.

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We thank our speakers and attendees for making the Revive + Thrive Event an inspiring milestone. Your time, talent, and ideas truly showed what’s possible when districts and cities collaborate.

We extend our gratitude to our sponsors:
Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Downtown Denver Partnership • Cherry Creek North • Block by Block • ⚖️ Otten Johnson • Downtown Colorado, Inc. • Fresh Lime Marketing

This is just the beginning! Stay connected with us for resources, case studies, and upcoming webinars that will highlight the groundbreaking work shared during the event.

Together, we are shaping the future of stronger partnerships and more vibrant communities. 🌆✨
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📢 Our inaugural Denver BID Council event launched this morning and our panelists are sharing their stories of collaboration and partnership.

Revive + Thrive: Collaborative Solutions for Safer, Stronger Business Districts

Panel #1: Downtown Boulder Partnership

Panel #2: Bus Rapid Transit

Panel #3: Express Permitting Pilot Program

Panel #4: Cherry Creek North Bond Investments and Public Space

🙌🙏 Thank you to our sponsors:

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Downtown Denver Partnership

Cherry Creek North

Block by Block

⚖️ Otten Johnson

Downtown Colorado, Inc.

Fresh Lime Marketing

Experience Summer 📬

Stop by the Skyline Beer Garden and grab a refreshing beverage from our diverse selection of sodas, non-alcoholic options, seltzers, ciders, and draft beers. While you’re here, pick up a complimentary postcard, write a note to a friend or family member, drop it in our mailbox at the bar and we’ll send it anywhere for free!

Plus, don’t miss out on the all day happy hour on Wednesdays and Sundays 🍻

Next week we gather to share best practices on BID challenges and topics. We have four juicy panels lined up!

Revive + Thrive: Collaborative Solutions for Safer, Stronger Business Districts
🗓 August 22, 2025 | 8AM–2PM | Denver

Case study #1: Downtown Boulder
🎤 Moderator: Terri Takata-Smith, Downtown Boulder
🗣️ Panelists:
• Cris Jones, City of Boulder Colorado Government• Lane Landrith, City of Boulder Colorado Government(retired)
• Sean Maher, RRC Associates • Bettina Swigger, Downtown Boulder • Molly Winter, City of Boulder Colorado Government (retired) • Chip, Block by Block

Case study #2: Bus Rapid Transit
🎤 Moderator: Hilarie Portell, Colfax Mayfair Business Improvement District
🗣️ Panelists:
• Jon Stewart, City and County of Denver Government• Marcy Loughran, Loughran Group • Lauren Myerscough, City and County of Denver Government• Frank Locantore, Colfax Ave

Case study #3: Express Permitting Pilot Program
🎤 Moderator: Beth Moyski, Downtown Denver Partnership
🗣️ Panelists from the City and County of Denver Government • Jill Jennings Golich • John Hill • Robert Peek • Councilman Darrell Watson

Case study #4: Cherry Creek North Bond Investments and Public Space Stewardship
🎤 Moderator: Richard Barrett, Cherry Creek North
🗣️ Panelists:
• Patrick Allison Cherry Creek North • Thuy Dam, CLA• Lisa Voss, Cherry Creek North

📍 Downtown Denver
🕗 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🙌🙏Thank you to our sponsors:
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Downtown Denver Partnership
Cherry Creek North
Block by Block
⚖️Otten Johnson
Downtown Colorado, Inc.
Fresh Lime Marketing

We've been looking forward to this celebration! 🥳🙌

Denver, October 4 is a day you won't want to miss! Get ready for live music, fun surprises, exclusive deals, limited edition merchandise, beer gardens and more! This is your chance to be part of history 🏙️

More information coming 🔜

🚀 Revive + Thrive Featured Panel: Express Permitting Pilot
📅 August 22, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Downtown Denver

We’re featuring an innovative case study at Revive + Thrive—an event built for BID leaders, planners, city staff, and innovators.

🌟 Express Permitting Pilot Program 🌟

This panel breaks down a cross-departmental effort to simplify permitting and boost transparency for investors.

🎙 Moderator: Beth Moyski, Downtown Denver Partnership

👥 Panelists from the City and County of Denver Government:
• Jill Jennings Golich, Director, Denver Permitting Office
• John Hill, Business Development Representative
• Robert Peek, Director of Development System Performance

💡 Whether you work in permitting, planning, public safety, or economic development—this session is your roadmap to stronger BID alignment and better results.

🔗 Registration: https://bit.ly/revive-and-thrive-denver
🙌 Thanks to our sponsors:
Marathon Petroleum Corporation Downtown Denver Partnership Cherry Creek North Block by Block ⚖️Otten Johnson Downtown Colorado, Inc. and Fresh Lime Marketing