DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIPOF COLORADO SPRINGS

ANNUAL REPORT

2010

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT When I began thinking about the message I wanted to share in this Annual Report with all of our Downtown friends, I kept returning to the same phrase:

Anything is possible.

Indeed, great things happened Downtown in 2010— despite a still lagging economy, despite the short view suggesting folks “wait until things get better.” We haven’t waited. Downtown Partnership and its three companion organizations kept growing existing programs and building new initiatives. Our momentum proved unshakable.

Anything is possible.

This year Community Ventures, Inc. opened perhaps the most phenomenal Art on the Streets exhibit ever. This year we welcomed the USOC, which brings new prestige to Downtown as well as several hundred employees. We collaborated at multiple turns with CSPD, making our district safer at all hours. We seated a first-ever Downtown Review Board. We invested in new projects and renovations via DDA challenge grants.

We fine-tuned our marketing, continued developing the Downtown Gift Card program, and brought a Farmer’s Market back to Acacia Park. And we kept Downtown beautiful: planting more flowers, enhancing lighting and signage, and keeping our sidewalks and alleyways pristine—thanks to a dedicated BID crew.

Anything is possible.

Especially when exemplary leadership motivates it. I applaud my predecessor, Dick Celeste, who dedicated two years of vision and expertise to Downtown Partnership. Who also transformed Colorado College into a more vitally engaged Downtown anchor and asset. I offer a standing ovation to Judy Noyes, civic leader extraordinaire, who shepherded much of Downtown’s history for several decades. Perhaps her most enduring legacy is the creation of Community Ventures in 1997, which birthed Art on the Streets in 1998, and presented an inaugural exhibit in 1999. We are honored and grateful that both Judy and Dick will continue to serve as board members emeriti.

Downtown is the heartbeat of our community. We are its beacon for economic recovery, and all our city’s future greatness.

Believe it—anything is possible.

Christopher S. Jenkins

111 S. Tejon St.Suite 309

Colorado Springs, CO 80903719-886-0088

Downtown PartnershipRandy CaseRichard Celeste Michael Collins Pat Doyle Steve Engel Sam Eppley, Vice President

Les Gruen Rich Guy Jim Kin Gay Hatler, Secretary/Treasurer

B.J. Hybl Kailash N. Jailtly Chris Jenkins, President Chuck Miller Chuck Murphy Allen Paty Paul Perea Susan Presti Nolan Schriner Brenda Smith Terry Sullivan Teri Switzer Wayne Timura Doug Woods Lana Yeakel

Business Improvement DistrictJim Brodie Steve Condon, Secretary/Treasurer

Susan Godec Ralph Hibbard B.J. Hybl, Chair Randy Price Ryan Riesterer Dan Robertson Steve Schreiber, Vice Chair Janelle Walston

Community Ventures, Inc.Mary-K Burnett Michael Collins, President Kris Faricy Matt Mayberry Jay Miller Blake Milteer Chuck Murphy Tariana Navas-Nieves Sharon Schriner Lana Yeakel, Vice President

Downtown Development AuthoritySusan Edmondson Steve Engel, Secretary/Treasurer

Sam Eppley Rich Guy Mike Hassell Chris Jenkins David Lord Chris Melcher, Vice Chair Roger Sauerhagen Nolan Schriner, Chair Larry Small

Downtown Partnership StaffRon Butlin, Executive DirectorTerri Huggins, Office ManagerBeth Ortiz, BID ManagerDenise Schall, Program Coordinator

Jacque Stanley, Business Manager

OUR MISSIONTo achieve a world class, vibrant Downtown Colorado Springs that serves as the civic, cultural, and economic heart of the city.

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

The Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs (DP), a 501 (c) 4 nonprofit organization, provides leadership and advocacy for Downtown Colorado Springs while supporting partner organizations with strategic guidance and administrative and accounting services.

The Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District (BID) focuses on beautification and maintenance of public spaces Downtown, parking and transportation, and marketing.

The Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority (DDA) advances Downtown revitalization and economic development through special programs and financial assistance.

Colorado Springs Community Ventures, Inc. (CV), a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization, focuses on the growth of arts and culture but also provides public benefit programs and education.

BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

MESSAGE FROM ThE DOWNTOWN PARTNERShIP ExECUTIVE DIRECTOR

When people ask what is Downtown Partnership, the short answer is we’re a leadership and advocacy organization with three associated organizations. But the longer, more interesting answer—the one holding myriad stories around which the district continues to evolve—is that Downtown Partnership is the sum of its members, past, present and future.

Who are our members? They’re large corporations that value the energy and synergy of doing businesses here. They’re mom-and-pop ethnic food walk-ups and reservations-only elegant dinner clubs—and every kind of eatery in between. They’re savvy retailers, outside- the-box service providers, daring artists, dedicated educators, healthcare providers and fitness entrepreneurs. Neighborhood organizers, musical geniuses, art film aficionados. And more.

Our members are also our patrons. They may or may not live and work here, but they come to shop, dine and play Downtown.

All who join Downtown Partnership share a belief in our mission to keep Downtown the civic, cultural and economic heart of the city. Our members want to be first in the loop on new initiatives, to hear of others’ successes, to make their own voices heard and to collaborate in shaping our vibrant city center.

Take a deeper look within these pages. See if there’s something you’d like to become a part of, too. We welcome your involvement.

Ron Butlin

DowNTowN PArTNerSHIP

This year Downtown Partnership (DP) further strengthened its collaborations, connections and communications.

DP partnered with Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) to work toward resolution of late-night safety concerns and successfully and humanely address dismantling of homeless camps. CSPD dedicated three full-time officers Wednesdays through Sunday nights, initiated a new Division for Downtown from 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and utilized high school resource officers throughout the summer.

Our Board of Directors and various Committees paired efforts with government, civic and professional groups, and local businesses. The Advocacy Committee expanded its outreach to interview and inform candidates for city, county and state offices about Downtown.

One highly visible collaboration was placement of 800-pound gigantic flowerpots along Tejon Street. Retailer and BID Board member Susan Godec conceived and spearheaded the project, acquired financial donations, and in-kind assistance from Timberline Landscaping and C&C Sand.

DP communications grew this year. With timely news, interactive features and many external links, our electronic newsletter reached nearly 2,000 email addresses each month. Supplementing the newsletter, we sent out an average four email blasts each month highlighting an upcoming event or opportunity. Our “Downtown Colorado Springs” Facebook page was “liked” by nearly

2010 HIGHLIGHTS “We chose Downtown on

purpose and we’re

really glad we did.

After being here almost

a year, there’s no doubt

it was the best choice.

Downtown is accessible,

there’s that great sense

of community. Our

customers are young,

old, single, married—

everyone loves to eat,

loves good flavors.

Our customers are

increasingly destination

shoppers. we’re happy

to be one more reason

that people come

Downtown.”

Dick FriegSavory Spice Shop

3,000 people. our website—www.downtown80903.com—was scheduled to re-launch by year-end, with a fresh new look, simpler navigation, and rich content.

Hundreds of Downtown Partnership members enjoyed quarterly mixers. Featuring great food, door prizes and occasional live entertainment, the free events showcased member facilities, too. This year’s hosts included CoPPer, The Great Southwest, oz Architecture, and, at press time, an undetermined fourth quarter holiday venue.

DowNTowN DeVeloPMeNT AuTHorITy

In its third year of existence, Downtown Development Authority (DDA) continued investing in Downtown with challenge and other grants and sponsorships totaling more than $115,000. The DDA also focused on building reserve funds in expectation of a highly visible, catalytic project in the near future.

Landscaping and building façade improvements, new signage, support for the arts, and cultural programming were the most common categories for awards. Recipients ranged from churches to early child care, restaurants to fitness facilities, and community and musical events. Adding in recipients’ financial contributions to the various projects netted Downtown a total investment of $813,000.

BuSINeSS IMProVeMeNT DISTrICT

Along with advancing maintenance, beautification and marketing of the area, the Business Improvement District (BID) assisted in bringing back a long-missed weekly farmer’s market and also began Downtown signage improvements.

The Monday Acacia Park Farmers Market was a huge hit, incorporating themes and energizing music. The BID promoted the market with posters, newspaper and radio advertising, and email blasts. Thousands took advantage of the opportunity to purchase local foods and goods and enjoy the summer season in the heart of Downtown.

The BID worked alongside City Parking & Transportation to replace the Downtown way-finding signage from I-25 entry points, and to test pilot larger signage at the Kiowa/Nevada parking garage.

2010 HIGHLIGHTS “When we were

looking for a location for

City Rock, we were clear

on our criteria—

visibility, accessibility

and a unique space

that would accom-

modate our height

requirements. we

found all of that in this

Downtown building.

The central location is

just right for our broad

customer base.”

Tim Kranz City Rock

I do more than sit on a wall people...

Streets and alleys were kept clean with seasonal power washing, graffiti removal, litter abatement, and snow removal. The BID crew also took care of holiday decorations and lighting, flower planting and weeding.

The Downtown Gift Card, begun in 2009, enjoyed increasing popularity. The card is honored at 115 Downtown shops, restaurants, galleries and entertainment venues. Cards can be purchased in increments from $10 to $500, online at www.downtown80903.com or at the DP offices, 111 S. Tejon, Suite 309.

our Downtown marketing campaign was updated this year to build further on the theme of “There is only one Downtown.” Reinforcing the idea that Downtown is more than just a destination, we developed a new cast of unusual “characters” telling their unique stories about the Downtown experience. Advertising included print and broadcast, online, storefront window wraps and indoor or “wall graffiti.”

CoMMuNITy VeNTureS, INC.

In 2010, Community Ventures, Inc. (CV) continued expanding its vision of an art-infused Downtown district.

Twenty-six artists submitted 36 pieces of art for the twelfth annual, yearlong Art on the Streets exhibition that opened in June. Invited back for a second year, Star Juror Jan Schall of the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City selected eight works. First prize went to Michael Brohman of Denver, CO for “earth Mover,” located at the southwest corner of Nevada and Colorado. Local artist Chris Weed took second place for his whimsical, purple “Spores” located on the grounds of the Pioneers Museum. Lyons, CO artist John King took third place for his “Silver Snapdragon,” placed in the Pikes Peak Avenue median between Tejon and Nevada.

CV was thrilled this year to be able to add Jeremy Cooper’s brilliant “Morning Dove” to the collection of permanent art Downtown. Funding from the Palermo Acquisition Fund, uS Bank, Nor’wood Development, G.e. Johnson, H. Chase Stone Trust, the DDA and many generous individual contributions made possible this Art on the Streets gift to the City of Colorado Springs. Vice Mayor Larry Small officially accepted and dedicated the piece in October.

A significant milestone occurred this year when longtime Downtown advocate, business woman, and former city council member Judy Noyes stepped down from her thirteen-year rein as first president of Community Ventures, Inc., passing on the leadership torch to local architect and fellow board member Michael Collins. Judy will continue to serve on the CV Advisory Board.

2010 HIGHLIGHTS “Brett and I wanted to

make a difference in

the local arts scene, to

somehow raise the bar.

Then we happened onto

this space—in an alley,

next to another gallery—

and it just seemed like

this cool, countercultural

thing we could do.

Now we’re our own

little arts hub. There’s

no place else we’d

rather be.”

Lauren Andrus The Modbo

President’s Council Nor’wood Development Group US Bank

executive Council Colorado College Colorado Springs Utilities Gay & Lesbian Fund of

Colorado GE Johnson Construction Co. Great Western Bank Griffis/Blessing, Inc. H. Chase Stone Trust

Partners Council Colorado Springs Urban Renewal

Authority Mortenson Construction Murphy Constructors Phantom Canyon Brewing Co. Wells Fargo Bank

Sustaining Member Antlers Hilton Colorado Springs Bank of Colorado Case International Co. Centennial Reproductions Central Bancorp, Inc Colarelli Construction Computer Systems Resources,

Inc. Concept Restaurants El Paso Western Pipelines First Presbyterian Church Lindsay and Joanna Fischer Fountain Colony LLC H & L Architects J.E. Dunn Construction Co. Kirk and Hill Pikes Peak Association of

Realtors, Inc. Saks Building LLC Sonterra Grill Wynne Realty, Ltd. YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region

Member Bain Family Foundation Bank at Broadmoor; The Bestway Disposal Better Business Bureau BKD, LLP CPA’s & Advisors Blakely and Company Broadmoor; The Bryan & Scott Jewelers Ltd. Bryan Construction Catholic Charities of CS Chamber of Commerce CJ Kard Colorado Capital Bank

Colorado Springs Health Partners, PC

Colorado Springs Independent Colorado Springs Regional

Economic Development Corporation

COLWEB LLC - The London Group, Inc.

Cook Veterinary Hospital, PLCCCopestone Co. CSNA Architects David Lord Investments, Inc. Ecumenical Social Ministries Ent Federal Credit Union Experience Colorado Springs at

Pikes Peak Convention & Visitor’s Bureau

First Bank of Colorado Springs First Business Brokers First Christian Church First United Methodist Church Gazette; The Griffis Group HB&A Architecture Heating & Plumbing Engineers,

Inc. Hogan Lovells US LLP Johannes Hunter Jewelers Kaiser Permanente Kirkpatrick Bank LSC Transportation Consultant Melting Pot; The Mulliken Weiner Karsh Berg &

Jolivet, P.C. N.E.S. Inc. Nevada Auto Sales, Inc. Next Level Development Dick and Judy Noyes Olive Branch Restaurant; The Oz Architecture Penrose St. Francis Healthcare

Systems Pikes Peak Behavioral Health

Group Pueblo Bank and Trust Lucy Ross Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons

LLP S & R Construction Savory Spice Senger Design Group Sierra Commercial Real Estate,

Inc. Swan-Law Funeral Directors UMB Bank Urban Strategies USAA Vaughan & DeMuro

Vintage Communities, Inc. Wahsatch Investments, Ltd. World Arena / Pikes Peak

Center

Associate AA Construction Company, Inc. ABC Bank Alpern Myers Stuart LLC American Numismatic

Association Bee Vradenburg Foundation Benefit Resources, Inc. Bradley Commercial Group, Inc. Brenda L. Speer, LLC Cameron Butcher Company Colorado Springs Business

Journal Colorado Springs Fine Arts

Center Colorado Wellness Spa Brian & Tiffany ColvertComcast Spotlight Compass Bank Cottonwood Artists’ School Craddock Columbine Realty Co.,

LLC Cushman & Wakefield Bruce and Pat Doyle DLR Group, Inc. Early Connections Learning

Centers Equity Group; The Famous; The First Commercial Bank First Congregational Church Flynn Wright & Fredman, LLC Friends of the Fountain Fund Great Southwest; The Hoff & Leigh Management Inc. Holland & Hart LLP Home Lighting Hunan Springs Il Vicino Infront Webworks, Inc Jack Quinn’s Irish Ale House and

Pub Rolf Jacobson JP Morgan Chase Lawyers Title Louden Family Partnership McDivitt Law Firm, P.C. Mary Ellen McNally Michael Collins Architects Morgan Stanley Smith Barney -

Brock C. Lambert Mountain Chalet Mountain View Bank

DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP MEMBER LISTING

Presenting SponsorsU.S. BankNor’wood DevelopmentG.E. JohnsonH. Chase Stone Trust

Supporting Sponsors $2,000Esther Beynon & Alfred Metzger

Honorary Sponsors $1,000 to $1,500

Anonymous giftColorado Springs UtilitiesKate & Ben FaricyKris & Patrick Faricy Lindsay & Joanna FischerGay & Lesbian Fund for ColoradoSSB Charitable FoundationThe Webb Family Fund of the

Pikes Peak Community Foundation/Mrs. Barbara Webb

Contributing Sponsors $500Elliot Cohn & Cynthia Chartier-

CohnKatherine Loo

Friends of Art on the Streets below $500

Marjory AbbottPhyllis BakerJohn BoddingtonDr. Stephen & Jean BodmanGary & Anne BradleyRon & Una Brasch

John & Ann BrockDwight & Sue BrothersBryan & Scott JewelersJohn & Barbara BuddMary-K BurnettDr. Jane CauvelRichard CelesteC. Lewis ChristensenStephanie Dicenzo & Kent BorgesJohn Emery, Jr.Paul FaricyFirst Business BrokersBetty FrancisElaine FreedJohn Fuller & Margaret

McCarroll-FullerDr. Lawrence & Mary Jane GorabDorothy HarmanBernie HerpinHistoric Preservation Alliance of

CSSara & Robert HowsamKathleen HyblElizabeth KaneLinda Sue & Ken KennisonShirley KilleenSybil & William KleinDr. John & Carol KleinerTerry & Elizabeth LillyMary Lou MakepeaceJan MartinDr. & Mrs. James McCoyKaren McDivitt

Marianna McJimseyMary Ellen McNallyPaula & Jay MillerMountain ChaletSusan MulvihillCathy & Loran MundyDick & Judy NoyesEd & Mary OsborneStephen & Deborah PelicanJames & Eulalie RingeRichard & Charlotte RixonS&R ConstructionNolan & Sharon SchrinerBarbara SparksMarvin & Shirley StraitJanet Strouss & Rich TallmanTeri SwitzerWalston Group Real EstateJulia & Matt WillsKathleen & Blake WilsonDoug WoodsDr. Judith & John WrayLana YeakelHerman & Ann Zwinger

In-Kind Contributions Antlers Hilton HotelFine Arts CenterMurphy ConstructorsNoshPikes Peak Center/World ArenaPhantom Canyon Brewing Co.Rich DesignsVintages Wine & Spirits

NAI Highland Commercial Group, LLC

New Colorado Square, LLC Office Scapes Old North End Homeowners

Association Old Town Bike Shop Osborne, Parsons & Rosacker Padgett Properties Inc. Peakdream.com at Remax Pikes Peak Arts Council Pikes Peak Library District Pikes Peak Regional Development

Corp. Pioneers Museum Poor Richard’s Restaurant R.S. Wells LLC Rasta Pasta Real Estate Network; The RTA Architects

Saboz Sparks Willson Borges Brandt &

Johnson, P.C. Sparrow Hawk Gourmet

Cookware Status Symbol Auto Body Summit Economics, LLC Terra Verde, Inc Thomas & Thomas, Inc University of Colorado at Colorado

Springs Vectra Bank Colorado Walston Group Real Estate, Inc. WEM Investments Woodford Manufacturing Co. Young Life Zerbe Jewelers, Inc

Friends A. Marvin Strait, CPA

Columbine Capital Services, Inc Conover Realty Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak

Region (COPPeR) First Church of Christ, ScientistGain-Stovall, Inc Geostruct Engineers Inc. Bernie Herpin James D. Nelson, Jr., D.D.S. McAllister House Museum Michael A Cimino D.D.S Peak Vista Community Health

Centers Rumi’s Kabab Dan Rundgren Val Snider Gary Sondermann Southside Johnny’s University of the Rockies Bob and Jan Winkler

DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP MEMBER LISTING

ART ON THE STREETS DONORS

Become a Downtown Partnership Member now!

For more information please call us at 719-886-0088 for details or download the application form at

www.downtown80903.com

Contributions made through the El Paso County Enterprise Zone qualify for a 25% of the contribution

state tax credit.

INVEST IN DOWNTOWN

Colorado Springs Downtown Development Authority REVENUE Income from Tax (Mill & TIF) $927,579.00 Investments $42,987.00 $970,566.00 EXPENDITURES Programs $739,372.00 Program Reserves $150,197.00 Operating Costs $56,650.00 Treasurers Fees & Tax Abatements $23,131.00 $969,350.00

Colorado Springs Community Ventures, Inc. REVENUE Contributions $40,500.00 Grants $3,000.00 Commission on Sale of Art $2,500.00 Program Entry Fees $1,000.00 Investments $50.00 Draws on Restricted Funds $48,395.27 $95,445.27 EXPENDITURES Art on Streets Program $47,250.00 Art Acquisition $20,000.00 Program Management Fees $10,000.00 Program Reserve $9,650.00 Operating Costs $2,965.00 $89,865.00

ANNUAL BUDGETS

Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

REVENUE Contract for Management

Services $406,902.00 Membership Contributions $103,000.00 Fundraising Income $6,000.00 Miscellaneous Income $1,865.00 $517,767.00 EXPENDITURES Advocacy $15,597.00 Fundraising Expenses $5,500.00 Membership $2,500.00 Expenses for Contracted

Services $406,902.00 General Operating Costs $70,086.00 $500,585.00

Greater Downtown Colorado Springs Business Improvement District REVENUEIncome from Tax $613,112.00 Investments $250.00 Service Contracts $4,730.00 $618,092.00 EXPENDITURES Public Space Management $276,526.00 Marketing $235,402.00 Parking/Transportation $78,593.00 Operating Costs $10,850.00 Treasurers Fees and

Tax Abatements $13,828.00 $615,199.00