Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Agenda

11:00am - 12:00pm

Keynote Appearance  Economic and social theorist Richard Florida, author of the seminal best-seller The Rise of the Creative Class and many other books and articles, will join us for the morning session on March 24.  Link to Bio

2:30 - 4:30pm

Creative Districts, Area Experts

 “Out of the box partnerships,” how partner with your city staff and planning department , Alexis Moore, Principal Planner, City of Lakewood                              

“Navigating change, John Clark, Mayor, Town of Ridgway and Diedra Silbert, Community Initiatives Facilitator

“Diversity, equity and engagement, a CCI Listening Session” Christy Costello, Deputy Director, CCI and Tariana Navas-Nieves, Denver Arts & Venues

“Tax districts and local ballot measures,” Becca Sickbert, Economic Recovery Director/Executive Director, Manitou Springs Creative District

Optional add-on event:

5:00 - 6:00 pm

Optional add-on event: CCI Virtual Happy Hour, pre-registration required, https://udenver.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkd-utpzgpHdNAdLQGExJk0fGpvyLGvjUh