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File #: 25-0542    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 4/15/2025 In control: Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate & Aviation Services Committee
On agenda: 5/5/2025 Final action: 5/5/2025
Title: A resolution approving an Agreement with BEN Colorado, Inc., to support Denver's Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program (IIC), using U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build to Scale Grant Award funds and required matching funds, citywide. Approves a contract agreement with BEN Colorado Inc. for $1,119,465.00 and through 12-31-2026 using Economic Development Agency (EDA) Build to Scale Grant Award funds and required matching funds to support Denver's Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program (IIC), citywide (OEDEV-202476469-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-23-2025.
Indexes: Melissa Mata
Attachments: 1. RR25-0542_DEDO_IIC_BEN 03052025, 2. 25-0542 Filed Resolution_BEN Colorado_202476469-00_BLM_04292025_Final Version, 3. 25-0542 Filed Agreement_Bridge Entrepreneurs Network (BEN)_202476469-00_BLM_04292025, 4. 25-0542 Filed Resolution_BEN Colorado_202476469-00_BLM_04292025_Final Version.pdf, 5. 25-0542_Signed.pdf

Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)

 

Date Submitted: 04-21-2025

 

Requesting Agency: DEDO

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Subject Matter Expert Name: Chris Lowell
Email Address: Christopher.lowell@denvergov.org
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Item Title & Description:

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A resolution approving an Agreement with BEN Colorado, Inc., to support Denver’s Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program (IIC), using U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) Build to Scale Grant Award funds and required matching funds, citywide.

Approves a contract agreement with BEN Colorado Inc. for $1,119,465.00 and through 12-31-2026 using Economic Development Agency (EDA) Build to Scale Grant Award funds and required matching funds to support Denver’s Inclusive Impact Catalyst Program (IIC), citywide (OEDEV-202476469-00). The last regularly scheduled Council meeting within the 30-day review period is on 5-19-2025. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-23-2025.

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