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Good communication means delivering information accessibly to everyone who needs it. As our clients work to meet the digital accessibility needs of our community, CIG provides guidance, resources and remediation to help Colorado become more inclusive for people of all abilities. Every tagged PDF, line of alt text and captioned video opens information to a new audience, and we are proud to support our clients in this effort!

What’s more legendary than a concert at Red Rocks? Having your artwork featured on a collector’s ticket! If you’re headed to a Red Rocks show this summer, be sure to snag a limited-edition commemorative ticket designed by our very own associate creative director, Eric Winfield!

Head over to the Mile High Flea Market on Saturday, July 13 for a free Back to School Family Fest! They will be providing free backpacks and school supplies, dental and vision screenings, face painting and other family-friendly activities and giveaways. While you’re there, stop by and say hi to our team who will be at the I-270 Improvements Project information booth 👋

This Pride Month, we're celebrating the vibrant and resilient LGBTQ+ community and the 50th anniversary of Denver Pride. 🏳️‍🌈 Join us in spreading messages of acceptance and support. Together, we're creating a world where everyone feels safe, valued and loved!

Traveling this summer? If you’re flying through Denver International Airport, you’ll notice some exciting changes taking shape! CIG supports communication and public information for DEN’s Great Hall Program, which will help the airport prepare for the future by enhancing security, improving operational efficiency and increasing capacity of the Jeppesen Terminal. Learn more about this historic project at flydenver.com/greathall.

BTS at and ! Our team was invited to tour the set and take a peek at where — and how — the magic happens. Thanks for having us!

Exciting news! The first full block of the new, revitalized 16th Street Mall is open. You can now peruse 16th Street between Larimer and Lawrence and check out the transformation of this signature downtown Denver corridor. CIG is honored to be a part of this monumental project!

School’s out for summer, but our team recently headed to MSU Denver for the 2024 Public Interest Communications Summer Institute. Jake, Ryan and Abby joined academics and practitioners from across the country to collaborate in building the emerging field of public interest communications. What the heck is public interest communications? It's a research-based strategic communication approach aimed at creating positive social change. We’re excited to apply the lessons learned to our projects that are impacting local communities!

Summer means… intern season! We’re thrilled to have four amazing interns joining CIG this summer. Say hello, and show 'em some love 👏 ☀️

Last week, members of our team attended Colorado Ad Day, the biggest networking event in Colorado for marketing and advertising professionals. It was a memorable day of exchanging insights, ideas and information to stay on top of this constantly evolving industry! 💡

Allow us to introduce Christian Jimenez and Raquel Carpio — the dynamic duo leading CIG’s multicultural outreach team! Christian, an entrepreneur and community leader, previously served as the director of community outreach for former Mayor Michael Hancock. Raquel, with a background in TV production and Spanish-language journalism, excels in bilingual communications and outreach. Together, they work seamlessly to ensure all voices are heard, fostering inclusive community engagement and bridging cultural gaps — making a profound impact on the communities we serve.

Is Colorado a square? A rectangle? A hexahectaenneacontakaiheptagon? While Colorado appears to have four sides, the state's borders have hundreds of twists and turns. The state doesn't just have four sides, but a total of 697 sides! This is because the earth is round and the 19th-century surveyors laying out state borders made mistakes along the way. Whatever shape it may be, we're proud to call Colorado home.

Happy Trails! 🥾 Today is National Trails Day, and, like most summer weekends, you can find our CIGers lacing up for some outdoor adventure. So, grab your boots, pack some snacks and hit the trails with us! 🌲

The intersection of University/Lincoln and Quebec in Highlands Ranch was built more than 40 years ago. Now, as the concrete reaches the end of its useful life, Douglas County is taking action to enhance road quality and safety. By August 2024, expect a complete transformation: revamped concrete, a new traffic signal system, raised pedestrian safety islands, extra lanes on Lincoln Avenue and University Boulevard, and a dedicated right-turn lane from southbound Quebec Street. CIG loves diving into the communication challenges of such complex projects! Want to learn more? Check out a live town hall from April 25:

University/Lincoln and Quebec Construction Live Town Hall Drive through this vital regional connection in Highlands Ranch? Learn about ongoing construction and efforts to compress the work schedule by 46 days. Keep ...

There really is nothing better than a Colorado summer ☀️
Scenes from the team's long, sunny weekend.

On April 18, the bridge between Gunnison and Montrose was temporarily closed in response to safety concerns identified during ongoing inspections. CIG quickly stepped in to help CDOT during this critical time, providing emergency communications support, including 24/7 hotline monitoring, managing project emails, crafting fact sheets, social media posts, press releases and FAQs, as well as facilitating public meetings. We're grateful for the opportunity to assist CDOT and proud of our team's dedication to supporting the community.

If you’ve ever met our associate creative director, Eric Winfield, you know he’s a phenomenal graphic designer, web wizard, drone pilot, hands-on creative, avid vintage Toyota aficionado, gardener extraordinaire, and all-around good dude. He’s a true Renaissance man, and one couldn't be a modern-day Da Vinci without being a painter. And, as you might expect, he’s really good at it. Eric was a featured artist at Ad Club Colorado’s annual Juice art show last week, and since he’s far too humble to do it himself, we feel it’s our duty to brag on his behalf… Kudos to you, Eric! 👏 🎨

Out of Office: CIG was pleased to meet some friendly faces (and snouts) at last week during our staff service day! 🐾 We spent the day helping around the facility and, of course, snuggling up with the residents. A huge thanks to Pepper's for having us!

Pepper’s is a local nonprofit “dog retirement community,” where elderly dogs are cared for during their good days, bad days, and last days. Give them a follow to find out how you can support this incredible organization!

Our Denver office offers more than just a downtown view – it serves as a statewide hub. Our team lives in, drives through and provides communication support across the entire state. From the peaks along the Western Slope to the many hamlets of the high plains – our mission is to foster connections and, above all, enjoy the journey!

Good things come in threes – including BRT! CIG is proud to be working on all three of the state’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects that will bring faster and more reliable transportation to Federal Boulevard, East Colfax Avenue, and Colorado Boulevard. What is BRT? It’s a bus-based transit system that acts similar to a light rail or subway. Think dedicated bus lanes, traffic signal priority, enhanced stations and online ticketing. We’re honored to be a part of these transformative projects! 🚌

Fueling our minds, one book at a time 📚 With lots of avid readers on our team, we’ve cultivated a bit of a bookworm culture here at CIG to help keep our tools (brains) sharp. From style guides to sci-fi, we’ve got an office library full of books and a Slack channel buzzing with recommendations and discussions. What are your favorite recent reads? We’re always on the hunt for new titles, so share them below 👇

Colorado’s mountain corridors make our state famous. They can also be quite hazardous, especially for truckers. Severe weather, traffic, steep grades, rockfalls: road conditions can change at a moment's notice. That's one of the reasons we paired up with Colorado Department of Transportation on its campaign. This series is about informing and educating trucking companies and drivers on the challenges of traveling through Colorado’s mountains. Keeping Colorado roads safe is one of our top priorities — and we take that responsibility seriously! 🛣 Check out the campaign here: https://freight.colorado.gov/mountain-rules/mountain-rules

Class is in session! CIG’s Jake Hazan and Lindsey Daniels visited the University of Colorado Boulder last week to speak to Dr. Jordan Morehouse's public relations strategy and implementation class. Jake and Lindsey addressed industry trends, shared agency benefits and challenges, discussed memorable campaigns and projects, and fielded questions from the class. Thanks for having us, Buffs!

The CIG team was thrilled to be a part of this year’s Lifesavers Conference — the country’s largest gathering of leaders and advocates in traffic safety.

Two of our own, Nora and Sam, took the stage to present to a nationwide audience on the work we’re doing to help create a positive traffic safety culture across Colorado. 👏 🚗

Celebrating all of our CIG Pisces birthdays with a team happy hour at Otra Vez Cantina last week! Cheers! 🐟 ♓️

CIG is diving into two new water projects! 💦 We’re excited to be working with Thornton Water Conservation on communications to help residents understand their water utility's role, explore available services, and appreciate the value of water. Further north, we’re gathering input from water professionals and state and local agency leaders to develop a plan for managing water pollution for Weld and Larimer counties.

Our philosophy at CIG? Work hard and play harder. This year’s annual staff retreat had us bouncing off the walls at Bounce Empire. We spent the day planning, setting goals and then letting loose. Our other philosophy? We never take ourselves too seriously.

On Saturday, CIG helped CDOT bring safety to the streets – Blake Street that is – for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade ☘️ With more than 300,000 spectators, the parade was the perfect place to hand out Uber ride credits to prevent impaired driving, share information on safe winter driving, and spread the word about Bustang Outrider – CDOT’s rural-regional bus service.

to when CIG, Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado Governor Jared Polis celebrated the substantial completion of the I-25 North Express Lanes, Berthoud to Fort Collins — a section that covers approximately 20 miles of roadway. Since 2018, crews have been hard at work on various enhancements, including operational, safety and multimodal improvements — along with the addition of one tolled express lane in each direction from state Highway 56 to Highway 14. For more on what’s ahead for I-25 North, visit codot.gov/projects/northi25.

On this International Women’s Day we’re celebrating all the women of CIG! We are proud to not only be a woman-owned company, but to have a predominately female staff made up of some of the most talented, fearless, strong, bold and intelligent women in the industry. Here’s to these women and others who inspire us every day.