District continues BID Coffee & Conversation program

BID Director Walsworth seeks, welcomes constituent input during casual gatherings

Durango, CO – In the wake of the successful launch of the new BID Coffee & Conversation (BCC) informal get-togethers, the Durango Business Improvement District (BID) has set a new schedule for the coming months. The BCC program is an effort to gather new ideas from BID constituents, and learn of challenges, as well as allow BID Director Tim Walsworth to personally get to know the people who make up the BID.
All currently scheduled BID Coffee & Conversation meetings will be held 8 to 9:30 a.m. At this writing, BCC dates and locations are:

o Apr. 18, Carver Brewing Co.

o May 16, Durango Doughworks (North Main)

o May 30, Durango Coffee Company

o June 20, Carver Brewing Co.

o June 27, Durango Joe’s – Town Plaza

o July 18, Steaming Bean

o July 25, Durango Doughworks (North Main)

“The BCC program has worked very well thus far,” says Walsworth of the sessions that began in January. “Our constituents have great ideas, and it’s a real pleasure to get to know them on a one-to-one basis in an informal setting. Plus I have been able to help keep folks informed of BID activities and other things that are happening in the District.”
No appointments are necessary. BID constituents or any members of the community are invited to simply “drop-in” during the designated time period. As time permits, BID Community Relations Coordinator Pam Glasco may also join the meetings.
“Because the Business Improvement District reaches up Main all the way to the Iron Horse Inn, with this new series we’ve added two BCCs at Durango Doughworks,” said Walsworth. “We’re hoping these will be more convenient for our North Main constituents. They are an important part of the BID as well.”
For further information about the Durango Business Improvement District, visit www.downtowndurango.org, or contact Walsworth at [email protected] or 970.375.5068.

The Durango Business Improvement District was formed in 1997 with a goal and mission to support businesses within the District by assisting with special event marketing, providing research on topics of concern to the District (facilities, special events, best practices), planning and development of new facilities, and providing capital budget for equipment that enhances business in the District. Funding is generated by a 2 mill levy on property owners within the district, with additional marketing dollars contributed by the City of Durango and Durango Area Tourism Office.