HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-09 ACE MINUTESALLIANCE FOR COMMERCE IN ENGLEWOOD COMMITIEE
City Counci I Conference Room
April 9, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the A lli ance for Commerce in Englewood Committee (ACE) was called to
order at 11 :40 a.m. in the City Council Conference Room of the Englewood Civic Center, Chair
Whyte presiding .
Present : Whyte, Knoth , Michels, Phelps Rogers
Absent: Farris, Vigliano, Miller, Weinberger (Excused)
Also present: Colleen Mello, Englewood Chamber of Commerce
Joe Jefferson , City Council
Blaine Howerton, Locavore/Denver Media Center
Staff present: Darren Hollingswo rth , Economic Development Manager
Michael Flaherty, Deputy City Manager
, Leigh Ann Hoffhines, Communications Coordinator
APPROVAL OF Ml N UTES
February 12, 2015
Chair Whyte stated that the Minutes of February 12 , 2015 , were to be considered for approval. It
was determined there was a quorum. Chair Whyte asked if there were any changes or adjustments
to the Minutes. There were none .
Michels moved;
Knoth seconded: THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12 , 2015, BE APPROVED AS WRITTEN.
The motion carried.
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ACE BUSINESS
a. Leigh Ann Hoffhines updated the Committee members on the current rebranding
initiative for the City . The goal is to have a consultant approved by mid to late May.
Implementation will be ongoing beginning late summer or earl y fall.
b. Colleen Mello presented information regarding gateway signage. She contacted local
Englewood sign companies and obtained sample photos of their work and
approximate costs. Discussion about the project and the possibility of incorporating
public art with the signage continued.
c . Chair Whyte mentioned the creation of an incubator space; Mr. Weinberger was not
available to present information. Ms. Phelps Rogers mentioned that she is familiar
w .ith creative industry individuals who are lookin g for shared space. She asked Bernie
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Costello, Chair of the Urban Renewal Authority, to reach out to individuals to see if
there is interest in relocating to Englewood. Mr. Flaherty informed the Committee that
he and Mr. Hollingsworth are meeting with Mr. Costello April 10th.
d . Colleen Mello reported on efforts to organize training for Englewood businesses. She
is working with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to develop an appropriate
training program. She will have an outline of potential programs after her meeting
with SBA representatives on April 161h .
e. Chair Whyte and Mr. Michels discussed the possibility of a business survey. It was
agreed that the Business Summit would be a good opportunity to integrate a survey to
gain direction for a more formal or extensive survey . Mr. Knoth suggested that Mr.
Whyte speak about ACE at the Business Summit and invite attendees to contact ACE
members. Members discussed options for marketing ACE at the Business Summit.
f. Chair Whyte presented amended by-laws for adoption . This amendment would allow
ACE to achieve a quorum with no more than two (2) members participating via
telephone or other electronic means .
Michaels moved ;
Phelps Rogers seconded :
To amend the by-laws of the Alliance for Commerce in Englewood (ACE) to allow
participation vi a electronic means to facilitate a quorum in the event members are
unable to attend in person . No more than two (2) members may participate
electronically in order to achieve a quorum.
Motion passed unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Blaine Howerton, owner of DiglnColorado.com, presented a shopping loyalty program, Locavore .
His building, Denver Media Center, is a working production facility spec i alizing in visual and
audio recording arts. Locavore offers consumers an opportunity to earn and redeem rewards with
parti c ipating businesses. Retailers can establish the percentage of rebate that is then redeemable
for credit at other businesses in the network. A percentage of all sales are donated to charity.
IV. COMMENTS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Ms. Mello did. not have any further comments for the Committee .
STAFF COMMENTS
Staff did not have any further comments for the Committee.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilman Jefferson did not have any further comments for the Committee.
ACE COMMENTS
The members of the Committee did not hav e any further comment s .
V. UPCOMING ACE BUSINESS
a . The next meeting is sched uled for May 14 , 2015 .
ess was brought forth for consideratio n. The meeting was adjo urn ed at 1: 16 p.m .
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