Become a Sponsor

Our signature corporate event is a who’s who of regional business, civic and elected leaders who are invested in Downtown Colorado Springs and its future.

Date: September 28, 2018
Location: Antlers Hotel
Attendance/participants: 600+ business, civic and elected leaders

Title sponsor (1) $5,500 reserved, Insurance Technologies
• One table of 10
• Banner displayed at event
• Logo in printed and electronic invitations
• Logo in printed program
• 3 minutes for your CEO on the mic at event

Champion sponsor (multiple) $2,200
• One table of 10
• Banner displayed at event
• Logo in printed and electronic invitations
• Logo in printed program
• Recognition from mic

Supporting sponsor (multiple) $825
• One table of 10
• Recognition in printed program
• Recognition from mic

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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 fourth year, this new holiday tradition generates significant media coverage throughout the season.

Dates: November 9, 2018 to January 21, 2019
Location: Acacia Park
Attendance/participants: Approximately 40,000 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 (reserved by Academy Bank)
• Recognition in all print media, including schedules and ads
• Logo and link from web page
• Invitations to VIP opening
• 50 free skating passes
• Private 2-hour skate session for employees/guests
• Opportunity to host up to three special theme days at rink
• Two dasher boards at rink

Gold sponsor: $5,000 (3)
• Recognition in all print media, including pocket schedules and print advertising
• Logo and link from web page
• Invitations to VIP opening
• 20 free skating passes
• Opportunity to host up to two special theme days 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

Launched in June 2018, the only fully automated bike share program in the city is popular with locals and tourists alike. Learn more.

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 and a separate public launch party with music, walking tours and fun activities. Our 20th anniversary year will feature many additional surprises.

Exhibit: June 2018-May 2019
Location: Downtown sidewalks, medians, and park areas
Launch events: VIP Donor Reception June 14; Public Launch Party July 6

Attendance/participants: Viewed by tens of thousands of Downtown workers, shoppers and visitors; Launch Party attracts about 500 people; ongoing walking tours throughout the year

Founding sponsor: $20,000 (1) Reserved for US Bank

Visionary sponsor: $2,500
• Logo on brochure (1,500 press run)
• Logo on website
• Invitations to VIP Donor Reception
• Recognition from mic during Donor Reception
• Banner at Launch Party
• Recognition from mic at Launch Party
• Private guided walking tour for up to 20 people

Audio walking tour sponsor: $3,500 (1)
Same as above, plus:
• Recognition on exclusive smartphone audio walking tour

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 1,000 participants annually, including residents, visitors, walking clubs, and social organizations

Presenting sponsor: $2,500 (1)

• Recognition at all tours; logo on brochures, web page and tickets; ability to hand out materials at each tour
• Private tour for up to 20 people

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 through April 2019
Location: Cornerstone Center for the Arts at Colorado College
Attendance/participants: Engaged citizens, business leaders, elected leaders

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000 (1)
• 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
• Invitations to private receptions with speakers

Evening Sponsor: $2,500 (2-3)
• 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

Our second annual Urban Living Guide shines a
spotlight on Downtown condo and apartment living options, serving as the program for our Urban Living Tour as well as a year-round resource for people of all ages interested in living Downtown.

The Urban Living Tour features new and existing properties and sneak peeks at projects in the works. The tour also highlights the local art, outdoor activities, food and drink that enliven the Downtown lifestyle.

Date: April 2019 (event) plus year-round distribution
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: $4,000 (1) 
• Logo in all print and digital publicity
• Full page ad in guide
• Signage at all locations
• 40 VIP passes

Full Page Ad: $500*
Half Page Ad: $300*
Small business partner ad photo and listing: $150*

*Prices listed are discounted rates solely for Downtown Partnership members. Nonmember pricing available on request. Limited space available.

Get 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 downtown. An essential tool for business, the report will be released this gathering of business and civic leaders.

Date: March 2019
Location: TBD
Attendance/participants: Business, civic and elected leaders

Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 (1)
• Logo in printed report; press run of 1,500
• Logo in printed print invitations
• Opportunity to open the presentation from the mic
• Opportunity to provide collateral at presentation
• Reserved seating for up to 20 clients and stakeholders

Acacia Park is enlivened in the summer with giant chess and Jenga, bocce, shuffleboard, Connect Four and other fun games.

Dates: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: Acacia Park
Attendance/participation: Downtown workers, families, people with a playful spirit

Presenting sponsor: $5,000 (1)

• Title/naming rights to weekly featured event or branded ping pong table
• Logo in all print and digital publicity
• Ability to provide booth or product placement weekly