DRIVE | LEAD | SUCCEED ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Title Sponsor
STRIKING GOLD!
50 Years of Grit, Growth, and Prosperity
Strategic Partner
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 2026
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Calling All Economic Development Professionals & Stakeholders!
Join the Celebration of 50 Years of Grit, Growth, and Prosperity!
Be part of the conversation shaping Colorado’s future at #DLS2026. As EDCC celebrates 50 years of advancing economic development across the state, we’re bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore new ideas, strengthen partnerships, and tackle the opportunities and challenges ahead. Connect with fellow economic, workforce, and community development professionals, business leaders, nonprofit organizations, and public sector partners as we chart the course for the next 50 years of prosperity.
Conference Highlights
Striking Gold! 50 Years of Grit, Growth, and Prosperity… Register Today!
Registration Highlights:
We’ve partnered with the Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association and APA Colorado to offer a special “Negotiated Partner” rate.
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Celebrate 50 Years of Grit, Growth, and Prosperity… Become a Sponsor Today!
Join us in honoring five decades of leadership, resilience, and economic progress by sponsoring #DLS2026. Your support helps bring together the leaders, innovators, and community champions shaping Colorado’s future while celebrating the legacy that has fueled our region’s success for 50 years.
For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities and benefits
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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.
The Prospector’s Scramble Golf Tournament Fundraiser
As EDCC celebrates 50 years of connecting leaders, creating opportunities, and strengthening Colorado, this tournament offers a meaningful way to kick off the conference with connection, friendly competition, and support for the next generation of economic development leaders.
Event Details
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Become a Sponsor Today! —Presenting Sponsor —Special Contest Sponsors |
Honor a Legacy of Leadership… Nominate an EDIE Award Recipient Today!
For 50 years, our communities have been shaped by individuals whose grit, vision, and dedication have created lasting prosperity. Help us celebrate these local champions by nominating a deserving leader for EDCC’s EDIE Award.
Nominations have been extended Aug. 10, 2026.
Nominate by following the link: EDIE Award Nominations Form
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The Golden Long Table: 150 Tables Across Colorado
Sponsorships Available!
This event is included with your full conference registration. Day passes excluded. Families, colleagues, and friends are invited to join us!
Sponsorships are available for purchase.
Conference Details
EDCC Members – You must login first to see the “member” rates
+ EDCC Member in Good Standing – $375
+ Non-Member – $400
+ Negotiated Partner – $375
– Elected Official
– Workforce System
– City Planner
+ Day Pass for Students – $75
+ Day Pass – $200
+ Golf Tournament Individual – $150
+ Golf Tournament Foursome – $550
+ Tour: Coming Soon!
+ Tour: Coming Soon!
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 September 1, 2026 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
- Wednesday Light 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:
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- For questions regarding sponsorship sales: Email Kim Woodworth, Executive Director
- For questions regarding sponsor benefits and general questions: Email Bobbi Blank, Program Manager
Conference Hotel:
Chamonix Hotel
201 East Bennett Ave.,
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
With only 300 rooms available at the conference hotel, reserving your accommodation early is absolutely essential. Rooms will sell out! When using the offer code, if a message appears saying “all rooms are sold out”, call the hotel directly before booking on a third party website.
To make reservations by phone: 719.689.2142
To make reservations online: Enter Offer Code: BKG398 – Hotel – ChamonixCasino
Negotiated room rates:
- $179 per night Guest Room
- $220 per night Suites
RESERVATIONS:
CUT OFF DATE: September 2, 2026
Hotel will honor group rates 2 days pre and post, based upon availability. Early arrivals and late departures must be booked directly through the sales office.
For questions regarding hotel reservations: Email Bobbi Blank, Program Manager
Thanks Goes to our Dedicated Sponsors for their Support & Commitment to EDCC!
Become one today!
TITLE SPONSOR
STRATEGIC PARTNER
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
LONG TABLE + CELEBRATION DINNER SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS – unlimited!
SESSION BREAK SPONSORS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS – unlimited!
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTERS – unlimited!
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