DEPC Annual Meeting (Members Only) and Updates from Downtown Denver Partnership

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Denver Country Club, 1700 E. 1st Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
Speaker: David Welsh, Executive Vice President, Economic Development & Real Estate, Downtown Denver Partnership

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Denver Country Club, North Terrace and Denver Ballroom
1700 E 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80218

 

*** Due to a family conflict, Kourtny Garrett will not be able to join us. Instead we will hear from Downtown Denver Partnership's Executive Vice President of Economic Development & Real Estate, David Welsh. ***

 

Presentation:

“Updates from Downtown Denver Partnership"

by David Welsh, Executive Vice President, Economic Development & Real Estate, Downtown Denver Partnership

 

Presenter:

David W. Welsh is a veteran economic development and real estate executive with more than 30 years of experience leading regional and urban growth initiatives. As Executive Vice President of Economic Development, David leads the Downtown Denver Partnership's efforts to attract and retain businesses, jobs and investment in Downtown Denver.

Drawing on expertise in real estate development and finance, public-private partnerships, and capital markets, David works to move development projects from concept to completion, connects the business and investment community to downtown opportunities, and serves as a key advocate for policies that support downtown's long-term economic vitality. David also oversees business recruitment and retention strategies, engages with developers, brokers and lenders to support the real estate pipeline, and contributes as a senior member of the Partnership's executive leadership team. 

David previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Sun Corridor Inc., now the Chamber of Southern Arizona, where he led business recruitment and expansion efforts that generated significant job growth and capital investment. Earlier roles include executive leadership at Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, Director of Economic Development for the Town of Oro Valley, and founding leadership of regional business organizations in the Pacific Northwest.


 

Thank you to our meeting sponsor!

 


This is our Annual Meeting pursuant to our Bylaws and is for DEPC members only (no guests).

Drinks and appetizers will be served outside on the patio, and we will move inside for announcements and the presentation.

Parking is available anywhere in the Denver Country Club parking lot. The main entrance is on the northeast side. Business attire is required. The Denver Country Club does not permit cell phone usage on the property.

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