DRIVE | LEAD | SUCCEED ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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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 Fundraiser
As EDCC celebrates 50 years of connecting leaders, creating opportunities, and strengthening Colorado, golf 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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Registration: —Individual Tickets – $150 —Foursome Tickets – $550 |
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Become a Sponsor Today! —Presenting Sponsor —Special Contest Sponsors |
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
+ Gold Mine Tour: Sold Out!
**will update if any additions are made**
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.
MealsÂ
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 – SOLD OUT!!
201 East Bennett Ave.,
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
To make reservations by phone: 719.689.2142
As of September 2, 2026 the Chamonix Hotel has sold out of rooms. EDCC will not be negotiating rates with any other hotels for the conference, however Cripple Creek has great options available close by that are welcoming attendees to book with them:
Midnight Rose Hotel & Casino: Midnight Rose – Triple Crown Casinos
Golden Nugget: Reserve Your Room
Colorado Grande Casino: Colorado Grande Casino
Century Casiono Cripple Creek & Hotel: Century Casino Cripple Creek
Hotel St. Nicholas: Historic Accommodations in Cripple Creek, CO
Double Eagle Hotel & Casino: Double Eagle Hotel & Casino: Best Casino in Cripple Creek – Double Eagle Hotel & Casino
*Full list of lodging in Cripple Creek: Hotels & Casinos | Cripple Creek, CO
For questions regarding hotel reservations: Email Bobbi Blank, Program Manager
Draft Agenda: Updated August 21, 2026
Please click the agenda to view the full details
Thanks Goes to our Dedicated Sponsors for their Support & Commitment to EDCC!
Become one today!
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TITLE SPONSOR
STRATEGIC PARTNER
PLATINUM SPONSORS
STATE PARTNER – unlimited!
GOLD SPONSORS
WELCOME RECEPTION
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LONG TABLE + CELEBRATION DINNER
TITLE SPONSOR
LONG TABLE EVENT
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SILVER SPONSORS – unlimited!
SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE
SESSION BREAK SPONSORSÂ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS – unlimited!
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTERS – unlimited!
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