Collective Economics Innovation Hub
Invest in a bold vision for economic justice.
The Center for Community Wealth is launching a $2.6 million capital campaign to build a new home in Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood, a first-of-its-kind hub for entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and community-owned businesses.
Hear directly from the community about why this space matters.
A New Home for Collective Prosperity
Rising in the heart of Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood, the Collective Economics Innovation Hub (CEIH) will be a bold new center for building community wealth, located on the ground floor of an affordable housing condominium honoring a true Denver trailblazer.
The Opportunity
The CEIH will be a first-of-its-kind space in Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood dedicated to building community wealth. The CEIH will:
Serve as a hub for entrepreneurs and community to gather, connect, learn, and grow
Provide business incubation and technical assistance to local small businesses
Model collective economics in action
Be a space that is co-created with the entrepreneurs and community leaders it exists to serve
The Challenge
The Hattie McDaniel Residences are named after a Denver-raised icon.
Ms. McDaniel is the first Black person to win an Academy Award.
While much has changed in the 86 years since her groundbreaking achievement, deep gaps in access to economic opportunity remain. Too many individuals and communities still face systemic barriers to business ownership, stability, and prosperity. That's why the CEIH is so needed. The Hub will be a place to carry Hattie McDaniel's legacy forward by expanding access to opportunity, and ensuring everyone has the chance to thrive.
Your bold investment will help create a place where innovators can turn their ideas into lasting economic power. Thank you for joining us.
Community Wealth, in Their Own Words
"Whether they're a catering service, whether they're in the construction industry, or whether we're co-ops, CCW is that anchor that is allowing us to look and be able to dream and be able to connect with those bigger companies."
Cooperative Member supported by CCW
"The amount of firsthand knowledge that this organization has brought to this group has been quite extraordinary."
DPS Office of Business Diversity
"Because of support from CCW, Building Real Estate Accessibility Together (BRAT) has clarified important parts of its governance structure and evaluated potential financial models. BRAT now has a clearer road map for the future."
The Campaign
To realize this opportunity, CCW is launching a $2.6 million capital campaign. Funds will be used to:
Purchase the commercial condominium at 29th & Welton that will become the Collective Economics Innovation Hub
Design and furnish collaborative workspaces, training rooms, and a community gathering space with state-of-the-art technology, shared business services, and a sales corner for entrepreneurs' products
Create a warm, safe, and welcoming space deeply rooted in the culture of Five Points
Thanks to the very generous support of The Colorado Health Foundation, all donations to support the acquisition and build out of CEIH will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1 million!
Giving & Naming Opportunities
Naming rights are first come, first served. Every gift over $50 will be recognized on our donor recognition wall. Giving Tree naming opportunities are listed below. Additional naming opportunities are available. Please reach out for more information. Exact location of the Giving Tree is subject to change based on final design decisions.
Small Giving Tree Leaf - $100 | Sponsor a permanent leaf on ourgratitude tree, which will fill the entrance space.
Medium Giving Tree Leaf - $250 | Sponsor a permanent leaf onour gratitude tree, which will fill the entrance space.
Large Giving Tree Leaf - $500 | Sponsor a permanent leaf onour gratitude tree, which will fill the entrance space.
Giving Tree Branch - $1,000 | Sponsor one of the branchesof the Giving Tree
Giving Tree Trunk - $5,000 | Sponsor the trunk of theGiving Tree
Help Shape the Space
Everything about CEIH is being designed with the people who will use it. Take 5 to 10 minutes to tell us about the hours, services, and pricing that would meet your needs, and what you hope to use the space for.
Come See It For Yourself
See our new home in Five Points and contribute a leaf of your own.
Anniversary Celebration & Giving Tree Leaf Tour
Sneak peek of our new home, The Collective Economics Innovation Hub! Join the free celebration, see the site & sponsor a "Giving Tree" Leaf
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Save the Date
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