26th Annual Downtown Partnership Breakfast
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.
September 22, 2023
Location: Ed Robson Arena, Colorado College
Attendance/participants: 700-plus business, civic and elected leaders
To secure your sponsorship today, contact Jessica at 719-886-0088.
To submit for a sponsorship online, GO HERE.
EARLY BIRD RATES
Presenting sponsor: $7,500 (1)
- One table of 10
- Logo displayed on screen/scoreboard
- Logo in printed and electronic invitations
- Logo in printed program
- 3 minutes for your CEO on the mic at event
Champion sponsor: $3,000 (multiple)
- One table of 10
- Logo displayed on screen/scoreboard
- Logo in printed and electronic invitations
- Logo in printed program
- Recognition from mic
Supporting sponsor: $1,000 (multiple)
- One table of 10
- Recognition in printed program and screen/scoreboard
25th Annual Art on the Streets
Our innovative, award-winning program celebrates the power of art in public spaces, bringing one dozen curated works of art to Downtown for the duration of one year. The exhibit launches with a VIP donor reception followed by a public launch event on First Friday.
Exhibit: June 2023-May 2024
Location: Downtown sidewalks, medians, and park areas
VIP Donor Reception: June 1, 2023, SpringHill Suites courtyard
Attendance/participants: Viewed by hundreds 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 U.S. Bank
Hospitality sponsor: $3,500 (1) reserved for SpringHill Suites
Visionary sponsor: $2,500-plus (multiple)
- Logo on brochure (2,500 press run)
- Logo on website
- Invitations to VIP donor reception
- Recognition from mic during VIP donor reception
- Private guided walking tour for up to 20 people
Audio walking tour sponsor: $3,500 (2)
Same as above, plus:
- Recognition on exclusive smartphone audio walking tour
Art Lover Sponsor: $1,000-$2,499 (multiple)
- Recognition on brochure and website
- Invitation to VIP donor reception
Skate in the Park 2023-24 season
Acacia Park overflows with daytime and evening holiday fun, featuring the only outdoor ice rink in the city. Now in its eleventh year, Skate in the Park generates significant media coverage throughout the season.
Mid-November 2023 to late January 2024
Location: Acacia Park
Attendance/participants: Approximately 70,000 participants, both skaters and accompanying friends and family; active, engaged people of all ages from the entire metro area and beyond
Presenting sponsor: $15,000 (1) Reserved, Academy Bank
- Company name positioned in title as “Company Name Presents Skate in the Park”
- Recognition in all print and broadcast media and advertising
- Logo and link from web page
- 50 free skating passes
- Opportunity to host up to two special theme days at rink
- Two dasher boards at rink
Gold sponsor: $5,000 (3)
- Recognition in all print media and advertising
- Logo and link from web page
- 20 free skating passes
- Opportunity to host one special theme day at rink
- One dasher board at rink
Silver sponsor: $2,000 (multiple)
- Logo and link from Skate in the Park web page
- 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
Downtown Walking Tours 2023
Explore Downtown’s history, architecture and public art in monthly guided walking tours.
First Saturday of every month, also by request
Location: Convened at local coffeehouses, one-hour tour through Downtown
Attendance/participants: More than 1,600 participants annually, including residents, visitors, walking clubs, and social organizations
Presenting sponsor: $2,500 (1) reserved for Maggie Turner, Realtor with LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
- Recognition at all tours; logo on brochures and web page; opportunity to provide brochure at each tour
- Private tour for up to 20 people
ArtSpot
Help beautify our city center by underwriting a sculpture in a Downtown flowerpot. These mini masterpieces by local artists are displayed mid-January through October, with prominent signage at each work.
Sculpture sponsor: $500
Signage accompanying one sculpture for a minimum of two years.
2023 State of Downtown Report
Get the facts, figures and analysis on Downtown Colorado Springs to help you make solid business decisions. This report, an essential year-round tool for business, is released at an exclusive cocktail reception of Downtown Partnership members and business and civic leaders.
March 23, 2023
Location: The Pinery
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 invitations
- Opportunity to open the presentation from the mic
- Opportunity to provide collateral at reception
- Reserved seating for up to 10 clients and stakeholders
Hospitality Sponsor: $1,500 (2) one reserved for Peak Innovation Park
- Logo on printed invitations
- Logo on complimentary drink ticket for reception attendees
- Recognition from the mic at reception
- Opportunity to provide collateral at reception
- Reserved seating for up to six clients and stakeholders
2023 City Center Series
The City Center Series elevates the level of dialogue and understanding on the value of intentional planning to create a vibrant city, featuring thought leaders on issues of urbanism, innovation, equity, placemaking and design.
January through April 2023
Location: TBD
Attendance/participants: Engaged citizens, business leaders, elected leaders
Presenting Sponsor: $3,000 (1)
- Logo on all print advertising
- Logo on walk-in slides
- Ten reserved seats per event
- Recognition from mic at all events
- Opportunity to speak at mic at one event
- Invitations to private receptions with speakers, as available
Program Sponsor: $1,000 (3)
- Logo on print advertising for one event
- Logo on walk-in slides
- Ten reserved seats for one event
- Recognition from mic at event
- Opportunity to introduce speaker from mic at one event
2023 Urban Living Tour
Our annual Urban Living Tour shines a spotlight on Downtown condo and apartment lifestyles and interior design options at new and existing properties, plus sneak peeks at projects in the works.
August 2023
Locations: mulitple
Attendance/participants: Millennials, empty nesters and curious people interested in learning more about the Downtown lifestyle. Up to 750 tour participants.
Presenting Sponsor: $2,500 (2) one reserved for Apartment Association of Southern Colorado
- Logo in all print and digital publicity
- Logo on all print collateral
- Signage at all locations
- 40 VIP passes ($400 value)