Your business plays a role in shaping the future of Douglas County. As a member of the Douglas County Economic Development Corporation, you gain access to valuable connections, business resources, visibility and opportunities to engage in the economic growth of our community.

From networking and marketing to advocacy, business expansion and economic intelligence, our membership levels are designed to help businesses connect, grow and lead.

Explore our membership levels and find the right fit for your organization.

STRATEGIC PARTNER LEVEL

Our Strategic Partner Level membership is our highest level of economic development benefits.  This level receives the maximum level of benefits and recognition.  Strategic Partner members will have a seat on the Board of Directors and receive the highest level of visibility and recognition across DCEDC’s digital platforms, publications, events, and business engagement efforts, positioning their organization as a leader in Douglas County’s economic future.

Benefits include:

Seat on the Board – Unrestricted term

Networking

• Exclusive internal connections and referrals
• Access to a DCEDC Anchor Group

Marketing

• Featured Visibility:
  • Strategic Partner Spotlight on the DCEDC newsletter
  • Company profile with logo, business description, and direct website/ social media links
  • Priority placement in the online Member Directory

• Digital and Event Marketing:

• • Opportunity to provide company news, announcements in the DCEDC newsletter (posted weekly on Tuesdays)
  • Headshot and profile on DCEDC website
  • Social Media Promotion (member generated content)
  • Opportunity to participate in member spotlight videos and promotional campaigns for social media channels
  • Priority sponsorship opportunities for DCEDC programs and events
• Community Recognition:
  • Placement of Marketing Materials in the DCEDC office
  • Strategic Partner recognition in the DCEDC Annual Report

Events

• Meeting and Event Space:
  • Use of DCEDC Office Conference Room (scheduling required / restrictions apply)
  • Concierge Service with use of Office Conference Room (scheduling required / restrictions apply)
  • After Hours utilization available
  • AV support during meeting
  • Refreshments provided
• Signature Events:
  • 4 Seats at Annual Breakfast
  • Invitation to all Business Appreciation Events (held quarterly)
  • Invitation to the Annual State of the County Event
  • Invitation to all Business Appreciation Events- held quarterly
  • Invitation-only Executive Roundtable events
  • Member pricing for all DCEDC events and programs for company representatives and guests

• Ribbon Cutting & Milestone Celebrations

• • Supported by DCEDC leadership and staff
  • Promotion on social media channels and DCEDC newsletter
  • Utilization of DCEDC press list, member provides content.
    • DCEDC manages delivery of the release (member provides content)
    • CEO adds direct quote to release.
  • Step and Repeat photos for hour surrounding the event
  • Social Celebration (if milestone appropriate) in renewal years once Ribbon Cutting has been used

Government Affairs & Advocacy

• Government Relations:
  • Direct access to DCEDC leadership for advocacy and government affairs support
  • Facilitated introductions and meetings with local, state, and federal elected officials
  • Invitation to Exclusive networking event with Douglas County Commissioners
  • One on one meeting with Douglas County Commissioners, subject to availability
  • Facilitated meeting with Congressional Representative District Director and staff
  • Invitation to Annual State of the State Address by Governor
  • Invitation only CEO event at Cherokee Castle – attended by elected officials
• Community Partner Connections:
  • Gathering business and community support for your projects

• Facilitated meetings with Community Partners, including:

• • • Douglas County leadership and staff
    • Water and utility providers
    • Fire districts and public safety agencies
    • Sheriff’s Office leadership
    • Douglas County Libraries
    • Primary employers in Douglas County
• Business Advocacy
  • CEO to advocate for you directly to State Legislators during and outside of the legislative session
  • DCEDC advocacy support for business expansion, relocation, development, and operational needs
  • Direct advocacy by DCEDC leadership on issues impacting your business and Douglas County’s economic competitiveness
  • Assistance in building community and stakeholder support for strategic business initiatives
• Research & Intelligence:
  • Quarterly Douglas County demographic and economic updates

• Access to commissioned economic impact and economic modeling resources
• Economic and workforce data support for business planning and decision-making

EDC

• Business Growth & Expansion:
  • Navigation, education and advisement on Douglas County Incentive Package Components and application process
  • Facilitated meetings with your State Representative or delegation
  • Facilitate 1:1 meeting with primary employers in Douglas County
  • Confidential expansion and relocation consulting
  • Participation in rotating membership on Douglas County Business Alliance Committee

• Site Selection & Development Support:

• • Participation in Metro Denver EDC site selection conference led by Douglas County
  • Invitation to Douglas County Economic Development Roundtable
  • Participation in other Douglas County-led site selector engagement opportunities
  • County Zoning and Plotting Assistance
  • Access to exclusive site selection data
  • Invitation to domestic and international business recruitment and site selection missions, when available

• Incentives and Project Support:
  • Guidance on Douglas County incentive programs and eligibility requirements
    • Assistance navigating the incentive application process

• • Application for Douglas County incentive package that we will submit on your behalf
  • Strategic support for capital investment, expansion, and relocation projects

• Research & Economic Intelligence:
  • Unlimited copies of Douglas County Economic Development Strategy Report
  • Economic, demographic, and workforce data resources
  • Engagement in county comprehensive plan

Our Platinum Level membership is an optimal level of chamber and economic development benefits to support the business community and be a successful business.  The additional benefit of the Platinum Level is a seat on the Board of Directors with a profile on the website. Your business will also receive exclusive benefits, maximum exposure and VIP perks.

Benefits include:

• Seat on the Board for a two-year term

Networking

• Exclusive internal connections and referrals
• Access to a DCEDC Anchor Group

Marketing

• Featured Visibility:
  • Board Member Spotlight on the DCEDC newsletter
  • Company profile with logo, business description, and direct website/ social media links

• Digital and Event Marketing:

• • Opportunity to provide company news, announcements in the DCEDC newsletter (posted weekly on Tuesdays)
  • Headshot and profile on DCEDC website
  • Social Media Promotion (member generated content)
  • Opportunity to participate in member spotlight videos and promotional campaigns for social media channels
  • Priority sponsorship opportunities for DCEDC programs and events
• Community Recognition:
  • Placement of Marketing Materials in the DCEDC office
  • Strategic Partner recognition in the DCEDC Annual Report

Events

• Meeting and Event Space:
  • Use of DCEDC Office Conference Room (scheduling required / restrictions apply)
  • Concierge Service with use of Office Conference Room (scheduling required / restrictions apply)
  • After Hours utilization available
  • AV support during meeting
  • Refreshments provided

• Signature Events:
  • 2 Seats at Annual Breakfast
  • Invitation to State of the County Event
  • Invitation to all Business Appreciation Events- held quarterly
  • Member pricing for all DCEDC events and programs for company representatives and guests

• Ribbon Cutting & Milestone Celebrations:
  • Supported by DCEDC leadership and staff
  • Promotion on social media channels and DCEDC newsletter
  • Utilization of DCEDC press list, member provides content.
  • DCEDC manages delivery of the release (member provides content)
  • CEO adds direct quote to release.
  • Step and Repeat photos for hour surrounding the event
  • Social Celebration (if milestone appropriate) in renewal years once Ribbon Cutting has been used

Government Affairs & Advocacy

• Government Relations:
  • Direct access to DCEDC leadership for advocacy and government affairs support
  • Facilitated introductions and meetings with local and state elected officials
  • Invitation to Exclusive networking event with Douglas County Commissioners
  • One on one meeting with Douglas County Commissioners, subject to availability
  • Facilitated meeting with Congressional Representative District Director and staff
  • Invitation to Annual State of the State Address by Governor
  • Invitation only CEO event at Cherokee Castle – attended by elected officials

• Community Partner Connections:

• • • Douglas County leadership and staff
    • Water and utility providers
    • Fire districts and public safety agencies
    • Sheriff’s Office leadership
    • Douglas County Libraries
    • Primary employers in Douglas County

• Business Advocacy
  • CEO to advocate for you directly to State Legislators during and outside of the legislative session
  • DCEDC advocacy support for business expansion, relocation, development, and operational needs
  • Direct advocacy by DCEDC leadership on issues impacting your business and Douglas County’s economic competitiveness

EDC

• Business Growth & Expansion:
  • Navigation, education and advisement on Douglas County Incentive Package Components and application process
  • Facilitated meetings with your State Representative or delegation
  • Confidential expansion and relocation consulting

• Site Selection & Development Support:
  • Participation in Metro Denver EDC site selection conference led by Douglas County
  • Invitation to one Douglas County Economic Development Roundtable (yearly)
  • County Zoning and Plotting Assistance
  • Invitation to attend domestic and international business recruitment and site selection missions, when available

• Incentives and Project Support:
  • Guidance on Douglas County incentive programs and eligibility requirements
    • Assistance navigating the incentive application process

• • Strategic support for capital investment, expansion, and relocation projects

• Research & Economic Intelligence:
  • Engagement in county comprehensive plan
  • Commissioned economic modeling
  • Quarterly County Demographics Report

Our Gold Level membership is an optimal level of chamber and economic development benefits to support the business community and be a successful business.  Your business will receive exclusive benefits, maximum exposure and VIP perks.

Benefits include:

Networking

• Exclusive internal connections and referrals
• Access to a DCEDC Anchor Group

Marketing

• Featured Visibility:
  • Company profile with logo, business description, and direct website/ social media links

• Digital and Event Marketing:

• • Opportunity to provide company news, announcements in the DCEDC newsletter (posted weekly on Tuesdays)
  • Social Media Promotion (member generated content)
  • Opportunity to participate in member spotlight videos and promotional campaigns for social media channels
• Community Recognition:
  • Placement of Marketing Materials in the DCEDC office

Events

• 1 Seat at Annual Breakfast
• Ribbon Cutting – Step and Repeat photos for the hour surrounding the event
  • Supported by DCEDC CEO and Staff
  • Promotion on social media and DCEDC newsletter
  • Utilization of DCEDC press list, member provides content
    • DCEDC manages delivery of the release (member provides content)
    • Press release with quote from CEO
  • Step and Repeat photos for hour surrounding the event
  • Social Celebration (if milestone appropriate) in renewal years once Ribbon Cutting has been used
• Member rates on all other events and programs for guests
• Use of DCEDC Office Conference Room (scheduling required / restrictions apply)

Government Affairs & Advocacy

• Facilitated meeting with Congressional Representative District Director and staff
• Invitation to Annual State of the State Address by Governor
• County Zoning and Plotting Assistance
• Facilitated meetings with Community Partners:
  • One-On-One meeting with County Staff
  • Water District
  • Fire Department
  • Sheriff’s office
  • County Libraries
  • Primary Employers in Douglas County

EDC

• Invitation to Quarterly EDC Roundtables
• Invitation to annual State of the County Event
• Navigation, education and advisement on Douglas County Incentive Package components and application process
• Invitation to all Business Appreciation Events- held quarterly

Our Silver Level combines the benefits of the chamber and economic development energies. This level adds the convenience of a more inclusive membership, as well as additional marketing benefits.

Benefits include:

Networking

• Exclusive internal connections and referrals
• Peak Performers Group

Marketing

• Ability to post events on “Calendar Of Events” on DCEDC website
• Inclusion in Member Directory Listing
• Placement of Marketing Materials in the DCEDC office
• Social Media Promotion (member generated content)
• Annual Newsletter Spotlight or Event Feature
• Ability to post job openings on DCEDC website

Events

• Use of Office Conference Room (scheduling required / restrictions apply)
• Discounted Member rates on all other events and programs
• Ribbon Cutting –
  • Supported by DCEDC CEO and staff
  • Promotion on Social Media and DCEDC Newsletter
  • Press Release with quote from CEO
  • Utilization of the DCEDC Press List (The Chamber manages the delivery of release)
  • Social Celebration (if milestone appropriate) in renewal years once Ribbon Cutting has been used
• 1 seat at all Business Appreciation Events
  • Additional Guest Discount Codes
• Member rates on all other events and programs for guests
• 2 Seats at Annual Breakfast

The Executive Level membership offers a more inclusive membership, as well as an enhanced listing on our website and banner ads.

Benefits include:

Networking

• Exclusive internal connections and referrals
• Peak Performers Group

Marketing

• Ability to post events on “Calendar Of Events” on website
• Inclusion in Member Directory Listing
• Placement of Marketing Materials in the DCEDC office
• Social Media Promotion (member generated content)
• Annual Newsletter Spotlight or Event Feature
• Ability to post job openings on DCEDC website
• “Inside The Store” Social Media Feature through DCEDC site (member generated content)

Events

• Use of Office Conference Room (scheduling required / restrictions apply)
• Attendance for one at 6 monthly membership luncheons
  • Discounted rate at all additional Membership Luncheons
• Discounted Member rates on all other events and programs
• Promotion on Social Media and DCEDC Newsletter
• 1 Seat at Annual Breakfast
• Ribbon Cutting –
  • Supported by DCEDC CEO and staff.
  • Promotion on social media and DCEDC Newsletter
  • Utilization of DCEDC press list (chamber manages delivery of release)
  • Social Celebration (if milestone appropriate) in renewal years once Ribbon Cutting has been used

As a Business Level member, you are supporting educational programs, networking events, and our mission to help your business succeed.

Benefits include:

Networking

• Exclusive internal connections and referrals
• Peak Performers Group

Marketing

• Ability to post events on “Calendar Of Events” on website
• Placement of Marketing Materials in the DCEDC office
• Social Media Promotion (member generated content)
• Annual Newsletter Spotlight or Event Feature
• Ability to post job openings on Chamber website
• Inclusion in Member Directory Listing

Events

• Use of Office Conference Room (scheduling required / restrictions apply)
• Discount Code for 1 Member Lunch Per Year
  • Discounted Member rate at all additional Membership Luncheons
• Discounted Member rates on all other events and programs
• Ribbon Cutting –
  • Supported by DCEDC staff
  • Promotion on Social Media and Newsletter
  • Social Celebration (if milestone appropriate) in renewal years once Ribbon Cutting has been used