Metro Denver EDC Investment Benefits
Access
Industy Committees - Investors can serve on industry cluster committees to create action plans that attract companies and jobs to the region.
Trade missions - The Metro Denver EDC coordinates industry-based trade missions throughout the U.S. and the world. Investors with industry expertise participate in these trips.
Site selection events - Participation is available in our Site Selection Conferences that help identify and educate key site selection consultants about the region as the premier site for corporate relocation and expansion.
Annual Report to Investors and Awards Luncheon - This luncheon and awards event highlights the Metro Denver EDC’s accomplishments for the previous year. Three awards are presented: Metropolitan Cooperation Award, Chair’s Award for Outstanding Efforts in Economic Development, and the Economic Development Deal of the Year Award.
Special events - Throughout the year, the Metro Denver EDC sponsors a variety of speakers, lunches, and dinners for our investors to attend. These events include economic briefings, industry overviews, and transportation/legislative updates.
Leadership through Chamber membership - Investors can choose to become a member of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and access leadership resources through the Denver Metro Chamber Foundation.
Awareness
Local and global contacts - While assisting growing and relocating companies, the Metro Denver EDC is often able to refer company inquiries to investors and provide direct introductions between investors for business development opportunities. Investors also benefit from the close working relationships the Metro Denver EDC has with over 70 of its strategic regional partners.
Investor drectory listing on metrodenver.org - In addition to a vast amount of information about doing business in the region, company listings are searchable and linked from the Metro Denver EDC’s Web site to investor’s Web sites for additional exposure nationally and globally.
Investor Roundtable Breakfast - Twice monthly, five to six investors are invited to intimate gatherings to discuss Metro Denver EDC endeavors and topical events while sharing their business sectors concerns and opportunities in the region.
Press placements and media relations - Our staff can promote your expansion and job creation announcements to local and national media to expand your company’s image recognition.
Information
E-News alerts - Investors are notified with valuable information and updates when important news about the Metro Denver EDC or major initiatives occur.
Investor Intelligence - Investors receive the Metro Denver EDC’s informative monthly e-newsletter with inside information on initiatives, company relocations or expansions, and important business and industry news.
Metro Denver InSite e-newsletter - A newsletter highlighting business, industry, and real estate news in Metro Denver, distributed monthly to national site selectors, key players in company relocations and expansions. Metro Denver EDC investors can “opt-in” to receive this e-newsletter.
Monthly Economic Summary - The Metro Denver EDC’s Chief Economist, Patty Silverstein of Development Research Partners, researches economic trends monthly for Metro Denver, including labor and employment trends, real estate, and the consumer sector. Each month, 18 indicators are profiled in a complete report that is sent only to investors. A summary is posted on our Web site at the beginning of each month.
Collateral material - Investors can utilize the Metro Denver EDC’s marketing materials including publications, brochures, maps, and reports for distribution to new employees, partners, and customers.
Metro Denver Economic Profile - This annual publication contains current economic development data and quality of life information for site selectors, facilities managers, and others interested in expanding or locating to the Metro Denver region.
Customized research: Investors can access the Metro Denver EDC’s economic forecasts and research on labor statistics, demographics, and industry trends. Our staff can provide customized data in the areas of real estate/site selection, industry profiles, company listings, taxes and regulation, housing, transportation/commuting patterns, and utilities. All of these services are free of charge to investors.