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).
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.
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.
2025 Membership Committee
Chairperson
Melanie Ricci, Community Relations Manager
Membership Committee Members
Lindsay Shaw, Lindsay's Boulder Deli @ Haagen Dazs
Leslie Solonen, Moxie Sozo
Marcy Miller, Organic Sandwich Company
Marth Piper, Community Member
Olivia Temple, CASA Voice for Children Boulder
Vinaya Williams, BOK Financial
Downtown Boulder Staff
Terri Takata-Smith, VP of Marketing & Communications
Melanie Ricci, Community Relations Manager
Advocacy
2025 Public Policy Committee
Chairperson
Bettina Swigger, CEO
Public Policy Committee Members
Aaron Spear, Bank of Colorado
Adrian Sopher, Sopher Sparn Architects, LLC
Alan Rogers, Former Board Chair
Andrea Meneghel, Slifer Smith + Frampton
Andrew Shoemaker, Shoemaker Ghiselli + Schwartz LLC
Ashley Legan, Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti LLP
Bob Yates, Community Member
Chris Wall, BOK Financial
Chuck Hunker, Small Business Development Center
Craig Moelis, Foolish Craigs
Danica Powell, Trestle Strategy Group
Evan Faber, Community Member
Fern OBrien, OBrien Law PC
George Karakehian, Art Source International
Jon Banis, Japango
John Mehaffy, Community Member
Jonathan Singer, Boulder Chamber
Josh Dinar, Working Title Food/ River and Woods
Katie Olson, Art Source International
Lauren Lambert, Community Member
Nolan Rosall, Retired
Peter Heinz, PEH Architects
Peter Waters, T/aco
Richard Polk, Pedestrian Shops
Downtown Boulder Staff
Bettina Swigger, CEO
Terri Takata-Smith, VP of Marketing & Communications
Melanie Ricci, Community Relations Manager
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 Toutenhoofd - 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
Mackenzie Sehlke - Boulder Farmers Market
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.
2025 Honorees
Virginia Patterson Business of the Year
Ozo Coffee
Rising Star Award
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
Nonprofit Organization of the Year
Boulder International Film Festival
George Karakehian Community Service Award
Lori Call, CU Boulder
Ron Porter Special Achievement Award
Chuck Hunker, Boulder Small Business Development Center
Ambassador of the Year
James Van Irvine, Downtown Boulder Ambassadors
Annual Membership Sponsors
