Downtown Boulder Partnership
Who We Are
The Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) is a 501(c)6 membership-based organization that relies on membership revenue to help promote the civic, economic and commercial vitality of downtown Boulder - while helping preserve its historic and cultural environment as the heart of the greater Boulder community. DBP supports downtown businesses through public policy advocacy and provides some funding for staffing and administration to implement the mission of DBP along with those of the Downtown Boulder Business Improvement District (BID) and Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI).
Membership
DBP members are actively engaged within the downtown community. DBP's Public Policy group provides input on city matters impacting the well-being of the downtown district. Members are well informed, connected and represented within the district. Member businesses also have the opportunity to participate in various member events hosted by DBP. Businesses and individuals both within the Business Improvement District and throughout the community are encouraged to join and show their support of our important work. Membership levels and additional information can be found here.
Downtown Boulder Gift Card, Issued by MetaBank®, Member FDIC
DBP facilitates the Downtown Boulder Gift Card program, generating over well over $250K in redemptions annually to participating downtown businesses. Over 170 DBP members (including shops, restaurants and service providers) accept the card throughout the distirct. The card is available for purchase in denominations from $10 to $500 and funds never expire. Buy online or in person. Shipping available.
Annual Awards
Downtown Boulder Partnership hosts an annual event to honor the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of businesses and individuals in the community with our annual awards.
2024 Honorees
Virginia Patterson Business of the Year
The Sophomore
Rising Star Award
Süti & Co.
Nonprofit Organization of the Year
Mindful Works
George Karakehian Community Service Award
Terri Takata-Smith
Ron Porter Special Achievement Award
Bob Yates
2025 DBP Board of Directors
Chair
Aaron Spear - Bank of Colorado
Vice Chair / Past Chair
Evan Faber - Raising Your Brand
Treasurer
Jon Banis - Japango
Secretary
Nico Houfentood - Insight Designs
2025 Board Members
Andrew Shoemaker - Shoemaker, Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC
David Dadone - Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA)
Jake Novotny - Jungle
Laurel Tate - Two Sole Sisters
Lauren Lambert - Community Member
Lindsay Shaw - Lindsay's Boulder Deli
Lori Call - CU Boulder
Marcy Miller - Organic Sandwich Company
Mark Heinritz - The Sink
Martha Piper - Community Member
Ex Officio
Cris Jones - City of Boulder
Nate Litsey - Market Real Estate
Annual Membership Sponsors
