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:
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- 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
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- 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:
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- 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
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- 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:
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- 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
- Guidance on Douglas County incentive programs and eligibility requirements
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- 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