Bill Shrum - Town of Eagle

Kim Baxter - Durango City Councilor

Cindy Sepucha - Downtown Boulder Partnership

Kari Linker, Director of Development, Morgan Community College

Good morning! Rick Harrmann, Canon City Economic Development Manager

Kevin Tilson - Downtown Castle Rock

Sue Hempstead, Downtown Boulder Partnership

Let me try that again....Presentation: https://www.boulderdowntown.com/_files/docs/ic-framework-presentation-dci-draft-apr22_puma.pdf

Laurel Prud’homme, Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

Chip - Downtown Boulder Partnership

Kimberlee McKee - Longmont Downtown Development Authority

Framework Doc: https://www.boulderdowntown.com/_files/docs/ization--recovery-framework-for-dci-draft_puma.pdf

Julia - Downtown Boulder Partnership

Jonathan Neely - Old Colorado City Partnership

Kris Mattera - Basalt Chamber of Commerce (Roaring Fork Valley)

Michelle Valeri - Colfax Ave BID

Matthew Bossler - SHIFT Planning and Design LLC

Janelle Dodd, City of Florence

Julie - Downtown Boulder Partnership

Jenny Snell- Localworks in Wheat Ridge

Angie Cue, City of Lamar

Colin Argys - Longmont Downtown Development Authority

Traci Stoffel, Colorado Main Street (DOLA)

Jennifer in Eagle

Critter Thompson, Radian

Jeannie in Rangely

Madeline VanDenHoek, Town of Monument

Ashley with Localworks

Ashley Perry -Old Colorado City Partnership/Association

Sasha Nelson, Director of Workforce Training, Craig, Colorado Northwestern Community College

Kate Cooke with Localworks in Wheat Ridge

Ashley Smith, Canon City Mayor

Jean Gordon, Visit Arvada

Framework Doc: https://www.boulderdowntown.com/_files/docs/ization--recovery-framework-for-dci-draft_puma.pdf

Presentation Doc: https://www.boulderdowntown.com/_files/docs/ic-framework-presentation-dci-draft-apr22_puma.pdf

EXAMPLE: I have a question for Brad and Erin.

Barbara Noseworthy, Durango City Councilor

Karen Ramey-Torres CSU Northeast Regional Engagement Center located in Sterling

Bianca Fisher, Greeley Downtown Development Authority

Melody Christensen, Brush Chamber/Main Street. GO BRUSH!

Anna Salim, Downtown Boulder Partnership. Hi everyone!

Tom Quinn, Alameda Corridor BID in Lakewood. Good morning!

Tim Reinen from Radian. Denver, CO. Good Morning!

Karen Baumgartner, Greeley Downtown Development Authority

Covid Impact Surveys: http://downtowncoloradoinc.org/Covid-Impact-Surveys

Has anyone else from a rural area had a hard time getting businesses to participate in the survey? We are struggling to get them to engage, so we can't see our local data in Polco since we don't have 10 respondents. We've posted on our website, Facebook and have emailed our Chamber of Commerce to ask them to share as well. Does anyone have any tips?

Please turn off your video during the presentation!

I think businesses have so many surveys presented to them that they are tuning out.

There is survey fatigue, but depending on the audience, explaining how OEDIT will use it may help.

Christian Overbey, Architect, Real Estate Entrepreneur, christian@christianoverbey.com, (303) 995-1081

Global Trends Report: https://pumaworldhq.com/puma-tracks/global-trends/

Capacity. Community leaders in rural areas wear a lot of hats and are doing a lot of things (double, triple or more) than urban teams. The stresses are extreme so without the buy-in Christian mentioned, I think it's hard to elevate this survey above their own. More than survey fatigue there's concern that data gathering rarely translates into meaningful impacts in rural communities.

Greg Sund, City of Walsenburg

Sasha, I agree. I think that is reflected in the fact that the CARES funds are directed to only a few large counties.

Do you think these stages cycle if we see a resurgence with infection rates?

Thanks for all the thoughts on Survey Fatigue and challenges. We appreciate that and have been working on 1) if you can forward results from business surveys you completed already, we will attempt to incorporate your results into the state-wide survey, though this will depend on comparative questions and capacity to analyze. 2) we are really focusing our effort to make sure that we do establish actions and resources for communities of different sizes. DCI’s membership is over 60% rural, small communities and we take very seriously the approach and needs of small communities, We invite leaders from rural areas to be part of framing the loan term approach. If you a) have survey results already completed or b) are interested in being a part of the strategy development please send an email to Stephanie Owens communications@downtowncoloradoinc.org (list either “SURVEY RESULTS” or “STRATEGY COMMITTEE” in the subject line).

That's a great offer Kat. We did share the DCI survey questions as local ones were being developed, so I hope we'll see some correlation. I'll reach out to see about sharing results with you.

You touched on an increased need to address equity and inclusion. Any thoughts on a tactical response in Stage 1?

Kat, is it possible to find out, from the surveys you have already received, where they are coming from, so we know if our communities are already responding?

Do you have suggestions (or resources) for how best to manage the change to ensure we are evaluating our steps effectively as we move through the framework?

Are there any tactics coming out for Stage 1 responses specific to tourism-reliant communities?

Has everyone seen the economic reentry plan put forward by Douglas County?

No, do you have the website Greg?

Do you think that there will be a shift from urban/ downtowns lifestyles to a more suburban or rural due to the virus?

I posted the letter a short time ago. You should be able to scroll up and download it.

Just some interesting news on the vaccine front: https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/bill-gates-is-spending-billions-on-vaccines-that-wont-work-to-find-one-that-will.html

Are there any non-traditional financing sources, besides CARES, that funds or provides technical assistance to small businesses that elevates their marketing or changes in operating during this time?

-Tim, Radian

Tim - not financing, but the SBDC can help. CU is also rolling out a program

https://www.colorado.edu/business/deming/community-engagement/coventureforward

Tim- OEDIT has an Alternate Funding Source List here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18B-l5Rz8XE14Bn9LdQ1a8oDOpi6kKB1p0v2L_qQtVBE/edit?usp=sharing

For rural - https://www.colorado.edu/business/sites/default/files/attached-files/frontier_knowledge_-_supporting_rural_businesses_and_entrepreneurs.pdf

Hi Melody — this is Michelle from NRC/Polco, I will send a list of zip codes to Kat later today the she can share.

DenverStreets LLC

Melody and Everyone - If you go and create a profile on the POLCO site, they can make you a local administrator and you can view any respondents in our survey and you can keep your portion of the survey open as long as you like.

CTO’s plan is to focus locally, then regionally.

Secret Stash?

Kyleena at the Secret Stash

Michelle and Kat - Great! Thank you!

She’s getting donations from locals and out-of valley visitors/2nd homeowners to run a weekly free market and give pizza survival kits away for free.

If you have stories of local entrepreneurs doing cool things (like Ashley UpChurch’s examples, DCI can highlight them on our blog and celebrate your local business heroes!

Golden is about to launch a local volunteer platform - June 1st.

Sasha, We record each of these calls and write up a summary. No worries, just enjoy the talk! The recordings are on our Covid resource page and the summary is on our blog each week.

We have a couple restaurants that are now offering bulk ordering to the community. This has been helping with supplies of basics like flour and yeast for bread making when shortages were of concern.

Many of our local restaurants are feeding their staff every night, too.

In Lyons, CO our local market St. Vrain Market donated $10,000 to start a grant fund with Lyons Community Foundation for Lyons businesses

A local also created what she called the “CB Tip Jar.” Donations go directly to tipped workers who can’t work now on a weekly basis. She collects money and disperses it between employees who have sent her their contact info on a weekly basis.

We have BGoldN - donations pay for food/labor to supply free meals to those in need. https://www.cityofgolden.net/live/covid-19-economic-assistance/

A restaurant on Colfax Avenue is providing meals to hospital emergency workers. Community members can buy meals for $10 each; the restaurant contributes some funds and staffing. Goal is to deliver 1,000 meals this month. Hospital workers feel appreciated and cared for.

One of our largest nonprofits has taken one of their funds and is spending it on local gift cards which they’re giving to hospital workers.

Laurie Jones, East Colorado SBDC. With a 10 yr effort, Sterling's downtown revitalization was just about complete with over 50 businesses in-place, with street, art and building improvements. Brad - do you foresee a stronger and longer impact in rural downtowns like ours, that rely on regional and tourism revenue?

Brad - do you expect a decline in property tax revenues? My BID is 99% funded by our small mill levy, I would expect some decrease but nothing too much. Your thoughts?

Other - Really looking at how we diversify the economy (especially in mountain resort areas).

Ditto Kris here in Durango/La Plata County

Would love the answer to Tim Walsworth question - thoughts on property tax

With younger generations, the concern is not COVID, it is the economy.

Second to what Kris said.

Re: locally-based special "pride and ownership" events, how do you envision these being funded? By BIDs, property owners, and businesses solely? Are there local, state, federal, and/or foundation grant sources that you are aware of that could defray the costs of these events from the businesses that are already slammed?

Travel restrictions, as well as resource concerns, have caused us to localize. Should we pivot from regionalization to localization? Try to balance those strategies?

My second downturn in a key part of my career, and my generation is on track to not be as well off as our parents (I’m an elder Millennial). I see a flight from city to rural for those whom see outdoor lifestyle as a priority. There is likely to be a “life is short” mentality.

To Kris' point - Quality of life is still key

To follow up on the urban/suburban question, you talked about lifestyle. Do you think there will be a shift in where businesses will want to locate their office? Will the need for more square footage drive commercial offices toward the fringes?

I think there will be a shift on IF we need a physical location for those who can work remotely.

Huge thank you to Brad and Erin from PUMA, Terri and Julia from Downtown Boulder, and the engaged participation from all of the participants on this call. We are planning to have another talk on Financial Resources for Small Business for next week.

City of Centennial had money budgeted for summer events. We know our typical event format needs to change, and are looking for ways to ensure the money we do spend supports local businesses and bring our communities together in new ways.

Thanks Brad & Erin! Great as always!!!

Thanks everyone, very informative!

Thank you!

Thanks!

From Rifle DDA - Thanks!

Thanks all!

thank you!! ALWAYS great to hear Brad's wisdom.

Kat - would love to have a future one of these conversations focus around when and how is the best way to reintroduce small, local events. Lots of feelings on both sides of the spectrum there

Thank you, very valuable framework!

Thank you PUMA! -Tim, Radian

Thanks!