Become a key player in supporting Downtown Colorado Springs and moving our city forward! Our sponsors share a vision of a world-class, thriving Downtown that serves as the economic, cultural and civic heart of our region. Sponsors position their businesses in front of thousands of Downtown employees, shoppers, civic leaders, festivalgoers, tourists, families, arts patrons and more.
To make an individual donation, GO HERE.
We’re happy to customize a sponsorship package that works for you, your business, your employees and customers. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, call Susan Edmondson, Downtown Partnership CEO, at 719-886-0088 or email Susan@DowntownCS.com.

24th ANNUAL DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP BREAKFAST
Our signature corporate breakfast is the premier event for all who believe in Downtown Colorado Springs and its future. With a reputation as the liveliest and most information-packed business event of the year, this year’s virtual gathering promises to entertain, inspire and enlighten. The breakfast is the Partnership’s largest annual fundraiser, and your sponsorship will help enable us to continue serving our city center during these challenging times.
Date: September 15, 2021
The Antlers Hotel
Presenting sponsor (1) $5,000
- Registration for 10
- Logo in printed and electronic invitations
- Logo featured on screen
- 3 minutes for your CEO speaking on screen
- Feature in Downtown enewsletter
- Feature on DowntownCS.com and boosted social media post
Champion sponsor (multiple) $2,000**
- Registration for 10
- Logo in printed and electronic invitations
- Logo featured on screen
- Recognition from CEO in remarks
- Feature in Downtown enewsletter
- Feature on DowntownCS.com and social media post
Supporting sponsor (multiple) $750**
- Registration for 10
- Recognition on screen
- Recognition from CEO in remarks
** Early bird pricing.

STATE OF DOWNTOWN REPORT 2021
Get the facts, figures and analysis on Downtown Colorado Springs to help make solid business decisions. This publication marks an annual effort to inform investors and property owners of the trends and economic conditions shaping our Downtown. An essential tool for business, the report will be released this gathering of business and civic leaders. This report, an essential year-round tool for business, will be released at an exclusive gathering of Downtown Partnership members and business and civic leaders.
Date: April 21, 2021
Location: The Pinery and virtually
Attendance/participants: Business, civic and elected leaders. The printed and online State of Downtown Report is used by bankers, brokers, and business and investment prospects
locally, regionally and nationally.
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 (1)
- Logo in printed report; press run of 1,500
- Logo in printed print invitations
- Logo in quarterly digital Downtown business/real estate reports
- Opportunity to open the presentation from the mic
- Opportunity to provide collateral at reception
- Reserved seating for up to 20 clients and stakeholders
Social Sponsor: $1,500 (1)
reserved for Peak Innovation Park
- Logo in printed print invitations
- Logo on complementary drink ticket for reception attendees
- Recognition from the mic
- Opportunity to provide collateral at reception
- Reserved seating for up to 10 clients and stakeholders

City Center Series 2021
This series elevates the level of dialogue and understanding among everyday citizens on the value of thoughtful planning to create a vibrant city. The series features experts on issues of urbanism, innovation, placemaking and design, as well as films and other digital media.
Dates: January 22, February 19 and April 14, 2020
Location: Cornerstone Center for the Arts at Colorado College
Attendance/participants: Engaged citizens, business leaders, elected leaders
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 (1)
reserved for Colorado Springs Health Foundation
- Logo on all print advertising
- Logo on walk-in slides
- Ten comp seats per event
- Recognition from mic at all events
- Opportunity to introduce speaker from mic at all events
- Invitations to private receptions with speakers
Evening Sponsor: $1,000 (4)
- Logo on print advertising for event
- Logo on walk-in slides
- Ten comp seats for event
- Recognition from mic at event
- Opportunity to introduce speaker from mic at event
- Invitation to private reception with speaker

ART ON THE STREETS
Our innovative, award-winning program celebrates the power of art in public spaces, bringing up to a dozen curated works of art to Downtown for the duration of one year. The exhibit launches with a VIP donor reception followed by a separate public launch event on First Friday.
Exhibit: May 2021-May 2022
Location: Downtown sidewalks, medians, and park areas
Public launch, June 4, 2021
Attendance/participants: Viewed by tens of thousands of Downtown workers, shoppers and visitors; Launch event attracts hundreds of people; ongoing walking tours throughout the year
Founding sponsor: $20,000 (1) reserved for US Bank
Visionary sponsor: $2,500 (multiple)
- Logo on brochure (2,500 press run)
- Logo on website
- Invitations to VIP Donor Reception
- Recognition from mic during Donor Reception
- Private guided walking tour for up to 20 people
- Recognition from mic at Launch Party
- Private guided walking tour for up to 20 people
Audio walking tour sponsor: $3,500 (1)
reserved for FlyCOS
- Same as above, plus recognition on exclusive smartphone audio walking tour

SKATE IN THE PARK
Acacia Park overflows with daytime and evening holiday fun, featuring the only outdoor ice rink in the city with Skate in the Park. Entering its sixth year, this new holiday tradition generates significant media coverage throughout the season.
Dates: Mid-November 2021 through January 2022
Location: Acacia Park
Attendance/participants: Approximately 50,000 participants, both skaters and accompanying friends and family; active, engaged people of all ages from the entire metro area and beyond
Presenting sponsor: $10,000 (1)
reserved for Academy Bank
- Company name positioned in title as “Company Name Presents Skate in the Park”
- Recognition in all print media, including schedules and print advertising
- Logo and link from web page
- Invitations to VIP opening
- 50 free skating passes
- Opportunity to host up to two special theme days at rink
- Two dasher boards at rink
Gold sponsor: $5,000 (2)
- Recognition in all print media, including schedules and print advertising
- Logo and link from web page
- Invitations to VIP opening
- 20 free skating passes
- Opportunity to host up to special theme day at rink
- Two dasher boards at rink
Silver sponsor: $2,000 (multiple)
- Logo and link from Skate in the Park web page
- Invitations to VIP opening
- Opportunity to host one special theme day at rink
- One dasher board at rink
Bronze sponsor: $1,000 (multiple)
Your company logo/message displayed on an ice rink dasher board for the duration of the skating season

ArtSpot
Downtown Ventures’ cheerful art-in-flowerpots program, returned in March 2019 with 12 new works of sculpture by Front Range artists. New works include historic landmarks, spaceships, abstract glass works and Colorado wildflowers.
Dates: March – November of 2019, 2020 and 2021
Location: Along Tejon Street
Attendance/participants: Viewed by tens of thousands of Downtown workers, shoppers and visitors
ArtSpot sponsor: $300 (multiple)
Logo/company name on plaque with sculpture
Contact Claire for availability.

Urban Living Tour 2021
Our fourth Urban Living Tour shines a spotlight on Downtown condo and apartment living options and interior design options at new and existing properties, plus sneak peeks at projects in the works. The tour also highlights the local art, outdoor activities, resident amenities, food and drink that enliven the Downtown lifestyle.
Date: Fall 2021
Locations: Multiple
Participants/users: Millennials, empty nesters and curious people interested in learning more about the Downtown lifestyle. Approximately 600 tour participants, with guide print run of 2,000 to serve as a resource throughout 2019.
Presenting sponsor: $2,500 (2)
- This event will be changing due to current COVID guidelines, contact us for details on becoming a sponsor, and what sponsorship can look like for your organization.

DOWNTOWN WALKING TOURS
Explore Downtown’s history, architecture and public art in monthly guided walking tours.
Dates: First Saturday of every month, also by request
Location: Convened at local coffeehouse, tour through Downtown
Attendance/participants: More than 1,500 participants annually, including residents, visitors, walking clubs, and social organizations
Presenting sponsor: $2,500 (1)
reserved for Maggie Turner, Realtor with Springs Homes
- Recognition at all tours; logo on brochures, web page; ability to hand out materials at each tour
- Private tour for up to 20 people