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What is Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA)?
CBCA is a business membership organization of over 150 leading companies with 73,000 employees that believe the arts mean business. Member companies share a philanthropic commitment to the arts and recognize the link between our cultural vitality and business success. Founded in 1984 by local business leaders, Colorado is one of 11 affiliates of the national Business Committee for the Arts founded by David Rockefeller in 1967.

CBCA is a catalyst for Colorado's business community to leverage the arts for economic vitality.

Companies that engage with the arts...

  • Inspire Leadership
    Today’s effective business leaders is imaginative, culturally competent, and a powerful communicator – the very skills enhanced by the arts.


  • Drive Profit
    Business investment in the arts pays dividends with consumers, investors, and employees alike – distinguishing successful businesses and giving them a competitive advantage.


  • Grow Creativity
    Arts and culture energize talented employees and unleash the creative potential of companies, helping them to be agile, inventive – and successful.


  • Fuel Vitality
    Arts and culture play a key role in Colorado’s economic and community vitality; creating jobs, attracting creative businesses, driving tourism, and making this a great place to live and work. In metro Denver, this contribution translates into over $1 billion annually for the local economy.


  • Build Your Business
    We invite you to join as a member of this dynamic organization and experience the results.
Click here for more information on membership.
CBCA member benefits include:
- Free cultural activities for your employees and clients
- Training programs and activities developing leadership, workforce creativity, and business innovation
- Recognition through publications, events, and awards that promote your contributions to the community
- Research, education, and advocacy critical to business interests in economic growth, community development, cultural tourism, and a vibrant cultural environment








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