The League of Change Makers:
Supercharging Colorado’s Economic Prosperity
Our signature Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference is geared towards nurturing the growth of Colorado’s economy by offering essential resources by:
1. Uniting leading industry influencers and thought leaders to exchange invaluable insights and tackle distinctive challenges.
2. Introducing innovative tools and solutions to address pressing economic issues within Colorado’s professional economic development community.
3. Cultivating meaningful collaboration and facilitating the exchange of fresh ideas among Colorado’s foremost Economic & Workforce Development professionals, business and non-profit leaders, government staff and officials, and beyond.
Drive|Lead|Succeed Conference 2025
See what others are saying about this unique statewide conference:
Calling All Economic Development Professionals & Stakeholders!
Join The League of Change Makers!
Prepare for a powerful assembly! The #DLS2025 Conference is your call to action, uniting the industry’s top influencers and thought-leaders to forge a brighter future for Colorado’s economic landscape. Just like a team of #superheroes, we’re gathering the best and brightest to tackle the most pressing economic challenges. Discover innovative solutions, engage in quality collaboration, and exchange fresh, groundbreaking ideas with fellow economic, workforce, & community development professionals, visionary business and non-profit leaders, dedicated government staff and officials, & more!
Conference Highlights
Join the “League of Change Makers”… Register Today!
Forge Alliances & Explore Innovation Registration Highlights:
We’ve partnered with the Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association to offer a special “Workforce System Staff Rate.”
——-
Join our epic expeditions to explore key economic drivers in Pueblo before all seats are gone:
—PuebloPlex & Swisspod Technologies – $25
—Pueblo URA Project Showcase – $25
Register now to secure your spot!
Become a Hero Behind the Heroes… Sponsor Today!
Elevate your organization’s profile and demonstrate your commitment to Colorado’s economic vitality by becoming a sponsor of #DLS2025. Your support directly contributes to the success of this vital event, empowering the very professionals who drive our state’s economy forward.
For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities and benefits
Click Here
We welcome last-minute sponsorships and are open to customized sponsorship levels beyond those listed. Please reach out to Kim Woodworth, Executive Director, for more information.
Swing Into Superhero Mode…
Sign Up ‘Fore’ EDCC’s Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Suit up for EDCC’s pre-conference Superhero Golf Tournament Fundraiser—a powerful kickoff to Drive|Lead|Succeed and a chance to support the next generation of economic development leaders. Proceeds benefit EDCC’s Scholarship Fund, helping professionals across Colorado access accredited development programs through IEDC, OU EDI, BEDC, CDFA, and more. Your swing could help someone soar!
Event Details
|
When: |
Registration: —Individual Tickets – $150 —Foursome Tickets – $550
|
|
Where: |
Become a Sponsor Today! —Presenting Sponsor —Special Contest Sponsors |
Nominate A Superhero…EDCC’s EDIE Awards
Recognize your local heroes by nominating them for EDCC’s EDIE Award! This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the individuals, communities, and companies that are supercharging Colorado’s economy. Don’t miss your chance to honor a true champion!
Nominations have been extended Aug. 31, 2025.
Nominate by following the link: EDIE Award Nominations Form
_____
The EDIE Awards Reception, Dinner & Ceremony, and Superheroes After Party:
Title Sponsorship Available!
This event is included with your full conference registration. Day passes excluded. Families, colleagues, and friends are invited to join us! Title Sponsor and Individual Tickets and Tables are available for purchase.
Conference Details
EDCC Members – You must login first to see the “member” rates
+ EDCC Member in Good Standing (Conference Only) – $400
+ Non-Member Rate (Conference Only) – $450
+ Elected Official Rate (Conference Only) – $400
+ Day Pass for Students (Conference Only) – $100
+ Day Pass for Locals (Conference Only)- $145
+ Workforce System Staff Rate (Conference Only) – $400
+Workforce Wednesday Only – $75
+ Tour: PuebloPlex/Swisspod Technologies – $25
+ Tour: Pueblo URA Project Showcase – $25
+ Golf Tournament Individual – $150
+ Golf Tournament Foursome – $550
Scholarships are Available:
No one is left out policy! EDCC offers two types of scholarships to assist members with the opportunity to attend the annual conference who otherwise don’t have a budget for this type of activity. Click to learn more about this opportunity.
+ Attendance Scholarship – $250 towards registration fee
+ Travel Stipend – $100 towards travel fees.
Click here for EDCC’s Health, Safety, and Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: As we get closer to the event, more financial obligations are placed on EDCC in congruence with our conference center contract. Timelines are set in order to facilitate food and beverage quotas and audio-visual needs. Refunds will only be made if cancellations are received in writing on or before October 1 and will be subject to a $50 per person handling charge. No refunds for no-shows. If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to transfer your registration. If the need to cancel your registration arises, be sure to cancel your hotel room reservation as well.
Meals
The following meals will be provided:
- Sunday Evening Reception
- Monday Buffet Breakfast and Lunch
- Tuesday Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Reception, and Dinner
- Wednesday Buffet Breakfast
SPONSOR TODAY!
Access a broad network of economic development professionals from local, state, non-profit organizations, and the private sector.
EDCC sponsors receive complementary registrations and secondary acknowledgements on event materials. When you sponsor EDCC, you become part of a broad network of economic development partners from across the state.
A Variety of Sponsorships are Available:
-
- For questions regarding sponsorship sales: Email Kim Woodworth EDCC’s Executive Director
- For questions regarding sponsor benefits and general questions: Email Bobbi Blank EDCC’s Administrator
Hotel Partners:
Courtyard By Marriot Pueblo
110 W. 1st Street/City Center Drive
Pueblo, CO, 81003
Courtyard Pueblo Downtown for $170 USD per night: Book your group rate for EDCC Drive | Lead | Succeed Annual Conference
Last Day to Book: Sunday, October 05, 2025
SpringHill Suites Pueblo Downtown
150 S Sante Fe Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
SpringHill Suites Pueblo Downtown for $139 USD per night: Book your group rate for 2025 EDCC Annual Conference
Last Day to Book: Friday, October 3, 2025
For questions regarding hotel reservations: Email Bobbi Blank, EDCC’s Administrator
Thanks Goes to our Dedicated Sponsors for their Support & Commitment to EDCC!
Become one today!
TITLE SPONSOR
STRATEGIC PARTNER
PLATINUM SPONSOR
STATE PARTNER – unlimited!
GOLD SPONSOR
WELCOME RECEPTION
SPONSOR
AWARDS NOMINATIONS, DINNER + CEREMONY TITLE SPONSOR
EDIE AWARDS
RECEPTION TITLE SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS – unlimited!
SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE
SESSION BREAK SPONSORS – 2 available!
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS – unlimited!
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTERS – unlimited!
MEDIA SPONSOR
